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 […]
EPA Opens Glyphosate Public Comment Period : In support of the continuing registration review of the popular herbicide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available an open literature search on glyphosate. The goal of the search is to provide information for an updated glyphosate human health risk assessment, which the EPA anticipates finishing […]
A recent occurrence in Anhui Province, China, demonstrates the risks of depending only on AI-generated pesticide recommendations. A 67-year-old farmer reportedly lost around 150 mu (about 24.7 acres) of sesame crop after implementing a pesticide regimen developed by an AI application. The farmer had apparently been using the AI application for over a year to […]
A phase-out of paraquat use in California has begun, according to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), which has stated that all producers of pesticide products containing paraquat-dichloride (paraquat) have voluntarily cancelled their product registrations in the state. In November 2024, DPR started reevaluating paraquat. According to preliminary scientific evaluations, paraquat exposure may have […]
APVMA 90-Day Retention Period for draft applications is a significant improvement to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) Online Services Portal. The new policy, which will go into effect on October 3, 2026, aims to improve data security, safeguard sensitive data, and guarantee adherence to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). What is exactly […]
Philippines Fertilizer EUC Forms 2026: In order to enhance the uniformity, openness, and effectiveness of fertilizer registration processes, the Philippines’ Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has released Memorandum Circular No. 04, Series of 2026, which introduces updated and new Experimental Use Clearance (EUC) forms. The revised forms expedite technical evaluation procedures, standardize documentation, and make […]
India Proposes Nationwide Ban on Paraquat Dichloride, one of the world’s most contentious herbicides. The move follows similar regulatory steps in numerous countries, including Australia, and shows growing global concern about the active substance’s potential hazards to human health. On January 14, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, through the Department of Agriculture […]