Norway’s fertiliser legislation underwent significant modifications on February 1, 2025, affecting everyone engaged in the import, manufacturing, sale, and usage of fertiliser products. The new regulation, which are separated into Fertiliser regulation and Fertiliser Use Regulations, seek to simplify the use of waste and byproducts in fertilisers while focussing on long-term soil health. A new […]
The Chile Ministry of Agriculture has published four regulations to enhance clarity and oversight in the biostimulant and fertilizer sector. These regulations address composition, quality, labelling, and control procedures for both imported and domestically produced products. The move aims to standardize practices and ensure the quality and safety of these agricultural inputs. The four resolutions, […]
Chitosan to be added to exempt pesticide list The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed adding chitosan to the list of active chemicals authorised in exempted least risk pesticides. This approach is consistent with a recent action by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Regulation and background The DPR’s proposed change to […]
New requirements for storing mixed and concentrated pesticide spray solutions in smaller containers have effect from January, 2025. These updated pesticide storage regulations to the Pesticides Executive Order introduced stricter labelling and storage rules, impacting a variety of industries, including horticulture and agriculture. The new standards concern the safe handling and storage of spray liquids […]
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. […]
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 […]