Obstoječa aktivna snov metsulfuron metil je bila z Direktivo Komisije 2000/49/ES vključena v Prilogo I k Direktivi 91/414/EGS za uporabo kot herbicid, vendar, brez določenih posebnih pogojev, ki vplivajo na posevek, na katerem se uporabljajo fitofarmacevtska sredstva, ki vsebujejo to aktivno snov.
The existing active substance metsulfuron methyl, was included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by Commission Directives 2000/49/EC(6), for use as herbicides, but without specifying particular conditions having an impact on crops which may be treated with plant protection products containing this active substance.