APVMA Paraquat Regulations 2026: The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has completed its evaluation of the herbicide paraquat, imposing more stringent environmental limitations, worker safety regulations, and quality standards. Although the authority came to the conclusion that there is now insufficient evidence to establish a direct connection between occupational exposure and Parkinson’s disease, […]
The Unified System of Information, Petition and Electronic Evaluation (Sispa) – Digital System for Brazilian Pesticide Registration has been formally introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). The Brazilian pesticide and related product registration procedure is centralized, updated, and streamlined via the new digital platform. Sispa – Digital System for Brazilian Pesticide Registration, […]
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China bans four highly toxic pesticides and it has declared a comprehensive ban on four extremely dangerous pesticides in an effort to preserve human and animal health, assure the quality and safety of agricultural products, and protect the environment. Aligned with the “Opinions of the CPC Central Committee […]
BIS Update 2026: Scheme-I Licence Validity Extended to 5 Years: The BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026 released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). To make conducting business in India easier, this regulation reform changes Scheme-I licenses (including the ISI Mark) from short-term cycles to a long-term validity framework. Key Changes : BIS Update […]