A More Targeted Approach to Pre-Application Support for Agvet Chemical Applicants The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has introduced a revised approach to its Pre-Application Assistance (PAA) service, limiting the circumstances under which new PAA requests will generally be accepted. The change aims to help the APVMA allocate its scientific, regulatory and administrative […]
New Workplace Exposure Limit Effective from 1 December 2026 Safe Work Australia (SWA) will replace the current Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for phosphine with a lower Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) on December 1, 2026. Some states have stated that they may postpone implementation beyond this deadline. Employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers from […]
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has declared ‘an immediate ban’ i.e. from 22nd October 2026 on two pesticides, Fenthion and Propoxur Phat were previously used for flea control and other pest management purposes. Following a formal reevaluation of their dangers, the decision-making committee has withdrawn all approvals for these active ingredients and […]
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has issued an emergency license permitting the use of Abamectin based pest control products for the management of Persea mites in avocados in an effort to assist avocado growers and protect crop health. At the Board of Management’s 195th meeting on September 30, 2026, the decision was finalized. Members […]
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 […]