Ethanol Biocidal Products Approval EU 2026: The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has formally approved ethanol for use as a hand and general disinfectant. While the committee affirmed that the chemical is effective and safe for its intended uses, it did not issue a conclusive verdict on whether ethanol should be classed […]
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has formally launched a new Bird Risk Calculator Tool and complete guidance, representing a significant shift in how agrichemical hazards to New Zealand’s avian species are assessed. The release is part of a larger EPA initiative to upgrade risk assessment tools, making them more consistent, robust, and scientifically current. A […]
Brazil Anvisa 2026 Strategy: The National Health Surveillance Agency, or Anvisa, has formally introduced a novel plan to update the toxicological assessment of pesticide products, marking a significant turning point for Brazil’s agricultural and health industries. By combining “optimized analysis” with on-site technical visits, the agency hopes to save wait times and strengthen safety measures. […]
India-EU FTA Green Corridor Chemicals: On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union (EU) formally ended negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step toward the objective of Viksit Bharat @2047. The agreement, known as the “Mother of All Deals,” is expected to completely transform the global chemical industry by […]
An amendment to the guidelines pertaining to Regulation No. 951 of June 26, 2025 has been published by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This most recent version of the Danish EPA Pesticide Guidance 2026, which was released on January 12, 2026, is an essential guide for the acquisition, distribution, and expert use of pesticides […]
Poland Bans Imported Foods with Dangerous Pesticide Residues: On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Grüne Woche (International Green Week), Polish Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski announced a significant step to safeguard the local food market. The Polish government is working on a rule to temporarily restrict the import and sale of food items […]
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has formally developed an Anvisa Risk Assessment Portal, which is a specialized online site for the risk assessment of pesticide exposure, which is a significant step toward improving rural public health and regulatory transparency. The initiative’s aim is to give operators, rural workers, communities, and bystanders who interact with or live […]
New Requirements for – Denmark pesticide spraying records 2026 On January 1, 2026, the revised Executive Order on Spraying Records and related regulations will take effect. The existing regulations requiring professional pesticide users to maintain a spraying log and submit spraying log data to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will be modified as of January 1, 2026. The Executive Order on […]
South Africa Terbufos Ban: Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has formally issued a notice of intent to ban the use, sale, and purchase of the very hazardous agricultural pesticide Terbufos in an effort to safeguard human health and safety. On December 31, 2025, the prohibition is scheduled to go into full effect on December 31, […]
A significant step forward in the preservation of bee health and biodiversity has been announced with the launch of the B-risk for biocides online tool. This new resource is intended to assist businesses, scientists, and authorities in evaluating the hazards that biocidal agents represent to bees. It was created as a joint effort under the “one substance, […]