The pesticides (First Amendment) Rules, 2025, which were formally issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, significantly alter the way pesticides are labelled and packaged throughout India. Insecticide Labelling Rules India 2025, which take effect immediately, are intended to improve pesticide users safety, clarity, and consumer information. Building on the Insecticides Rules, 1971, […]
New guidelines establishing “similar conditions of use across the Union” under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) have been released by the European Commission. Simplifying Union authorizations for biocidal goods is the goal of this action. For a single, EU-wide authorization, the “similar conditions of use” concept stipulates that the intended use and evaluation of a […]
The Indian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has announced a significant amendment to the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985. India Amends Fertilizer Control Order, known as the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Fourth Amendment Order, 2025, is expected to transform the quality and uniformity of biostimulants offered […]
There is a significant modification to Finland’s plant protection product authorisation process. The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency, Tukes, has instituted a new system that will replace the current verbal descriptions in permit decisions with tabular instructions for usage as of May 1, 2025. The purpose of this reform is to improve the clarity of […]
Latvia has made major changes to its legislation regarding the monitoring and control of EU fertilisers having the CE mark. The amendments, authorized on April 29th, are intended to simplify accounting and hasten the market introduction of these fertilisers. A crucial revision to Cabinet Regulation No. 318, first implemented on May 24, 2022, shortens the […]
Biostimulant manufacturers and exporters operating under provisional registration face a significant deadline. A new instruction published by the authorities, referencing Gazette Notification No. S.O. 1236(E) of March 17, 2025, has noted that the period for marketing biostimulants under provisional registration is rapidly approaching to an end. According to Clause 20 C (4) of the Fertilizer […]
The National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA) has released Argentina fertilizer regulation 2025, which is a substantial regulation update impacting the management of fertilisers, amendments, and other critical agricultural inputs in Argentina. The resolution intends to modernise the sector, improve safety, and streamline trade processes. The new rule is in reaction to the recently […]
In a proactive move to support Indian exporters and importers navigating the complexities of the global trade environment, the central government has operationalised a dedicated ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’. DGFT and the Department of Commerce announced the initiative on April 11th in order to address emerging trade issues including tariff changes, import surges, and […]
A proposed modification to the European Union’s REACH rule will significantly refine and minimise animal testing in chemical safety evaluations. This program focusses on Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, which outlines the permitted chemical testing procedures under REACH, the EU’s system for chemical registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction. A draft legislation, which is presently out […]
The Fertiliser and Pesticide Authority or FPA Issues Strict COA Guidelines for the submission of analytical standards and Certificates of Analysis (COA) for confirmatory analysis of pesticide active components and plant growth regulators. This step is intended to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical testing in the sector. Key Requirements for Analytical Standards and […]