The EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation now includes 40 additional chemicals, 35 of which are pesticides and 5 are industrial chemicals. 40 Hazardous chemicals added to EU export control list implies that companies must inform authorities before exporting these substances effective from the beginning, March 1st, 2025. 40 Hazardous Chemicals Added to EU Export […]
The European Union Council formally adopted a new legislation aimed at substantially decreasing packaging waste and encouraging re-use throughout the union, marking a huge step towards a more sustainable future. The all-encompassing law on EU packaging recycling targets requires companies to reduce packaging usage throughout its lifespan, limits single-use plastics, and establishes challenging goals for […]
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has revised its pesticide evaluation guides for mutagenicity, carcinogenesis, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. These Anvisa updated pesticide guidelines instructions are critical resources for assessing the toxicological concerns related with pesticides. They provide recommended practices and methodology for analysing diverse outcomes, ensuring a rigorous and thorough review process throughout product […]
European Union has taken an important step towards improving the safety and transparency of plant protection products with the updated Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. With the updating of Regulation (EU) No 547/2011, this project intends to harmonise labelling standards, improve risk communication to end users, and ensure the application of strong safety safeguards and sustainability. […]