The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the Revised Emission Scenario Document for Product Type 18 (PT18) in December 2024. This substantial update to the 2008 OECD ESD PT18 offers critical enhancements for the environmental risk assessment of pesticides, in line with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). Background: Directive 98/8/EC was superseded by the BPR, which […]
The European Union (EU) has decided to revoke clearance for the herbicide metribuzin due to concerns about its possible effects on human health and the environment. Decision of Metribuzin Withdrawal in the EU comes after the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) study, which highlighted the substance’s endocrine disruptive effects and possible hazards to bees. As […]
A new requirement for the submission of certified reference materials (CRMs) as part of the ISO 17034 Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for Pest Control Product Registration procedure is being implemented by the Pest Control Product Board (PCPB). With immediate effect, manufacturers certified by ISO/IEC 17034 must be the source of all submitted CRMs. In order […]
The use of pesticides based on abamectin and thiamethoxam in open fields is strictly prohibited by a regulation issued by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). In order to protect pollinators and maintain environmental sustainability, the Board made this decision of allowing restriction on Thiamethoxam and Abamectin during its 178th meeting on November 28, 2024. […]
In an important step to protect human health and the environment, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has ordered a mandatory recall of all products containing the active component ‘chlorthal dimethyl’. This regulation came after the APVMA cancelled the registration of these items on October 9, 2024, due to safety concerns. Today, December […]
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued new guidance for UK REACH registrants to prioritize the reduction and replacement of animal testing in the chemical registration process. This move underscores the UK’s commitment to ethical and scientific practices in the chemical industry. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released new recommendations […]