The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has published a Notice of Proposed Emergency Action to alter regulations governing pest management professional licensure and certification costs. DPR proposes amendments to sections 6502 and 6505 of Title 3, California Code of Regulations. These amendments pertain to license and certificate application, renewal, and exam fees. DPR also […]
The Federal Office for Food Safety has issued a crucial reminder regarding the amended Fertilizer Act 2021 (DMG 2021), which has been in effect since October 1, 2021. This amendment includes a significant regulation on the time limit for approvals of fertilizers, soil improvers, growing media, and plant additives. This act specifically regulates the approval […]
Argentina has taken a significant step towards expediting its pesticide registration procedure by recognising technical equivalence with seven key countries: the United States, Mexico, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. The new Resolution 694/2024, which has published in the year 2024, stated that equivalency will be granted only if the […]
Implementation of New Regulations by PCPB! The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) implemented a comprehensive set of new regulations in 2024, with the goal of ensuring pest control product safety, quality, and responsible usage. These rules address a wide range of issues, including labelling, inspection processes, import regulations, fees, disposal standards, and registration procedures. All […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has published new guidelines for quantifying disinfectant residues that remain on hard surfaces following a water rinse. Ensuring accurate estimates of the hazards associated with these goods requires taking this crucial step. Why it Matters Many sprays and wipes for disinfection advise consumers to rinse surfaces […]
To make the registration procedure for some chemical goods easier, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today announced the introduction of a new legislative instrument. The APVMA has released the first document of its type, called the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (Interchangeable Constituent) Determination 2024. This is the first ever “Interchangeable Constituent” […]