Following the release of the draft notification and the start of a 30-day public consultation process, Agroblast reported in July 2026 on the Government of India’s proposal to outlaw the production, import, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of paraquat dichloride. The suggested action has now been completed by the government. In accordance with the Insecticides […]
New IZSC Harmonisation Document on DFR Study Evaluation: A new harmonization document on the evaluation of Dislodgeable Foliar Residue (DFR) research has been approved by the Interzonal Steering Committee (IZSC). The document, which was approved at the IZSC meeting on September 10, 2026, will be applicable to applications for plant protection product (PPP) authorization that […]
Requirements Apply from 30 September 2026 In order to update Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with respect to chlorpyrifos, the European Commission adopted Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1423 of June 30, 2026. On September 10, 2026, the Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will go into […]
EU Adds 34 Hazardous Chemicals to Export and Import Controls: Following an update to Annex I of the EU Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation, businesses exporting specific hazardous chemicals from the EU will be subject to extra notification and consent obligations starting on October 1, 2026. Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 649/2012, also referred […]