In a significant step toward reducing red tape for the trans-Tasman primary sector, Australian and New Zealand regulators have officially established a trans-Tasman joint agrochemical registration program that allows for the joint registration of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medications. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) announced a […]
The Secretariat of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) has announced a substantial improvement to India’s pesticide registration process. In a public notification posted today, the directorate acknowledged the launch of a new module within the Comprehensive Registration of Pesticide (CROP) Portal intended to speed up safety approvals. The new digital module is […]
The Federal Environmental Inspectorate formally switched to a required digital reporting system for all soil disinfection operations as of March 2026. Soil disinfection reporting: Notifications from exporters and operators must now only be submitted via the official Fumigation Database. With this action, the Royal Decree of May 10, 2023, which has governed fumigation and degassing […]
The Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) (Second) Amendment Order, 2026, has been issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The Nano Fertilizer Registration India 2026 regulation imposes streamlined registration and safety requirements for nano-fertilizers. These measures, which take effect immediately, aim to ensure that high-tech agricultural inputs are effective and safe for […]
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 […]