Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule of USDA National Organic Program (NOP)

This notice informs Australia’s organic industry about the recent implementation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule. The SOE Final Rule takes effect on March 19, 2024. Major recognition to – USDA NOP’s new rules rule applies to the production, movement, and trade of organic […]

Belgium: Update to National Guidelines for Parallel Trade Permits

The national rules pertaining to Belgium parallel trade permit guidelines update to offer clarification on recent modifications to policy. These changes impact various aspects of the application and import process. Evaluation of the application The document now outlines the specific criteria used to assess applications for new Belgium parallel trade permit guidelines update and summarized […]

The Kenyan government tightens up import of illegal pesticides

The Kenya Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has issued a strong warning to local agents and registrants about pest control product imports. The circular, headlined “IMPORTATION OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS,” expresses about unregistered formulation sites and encourages rigorous compliance with laws.  The PCPB is concerned that some agents and registrants are sourcing pest control products […]

The Danish government announced that IUCLID must be used to generate product summaries

The ‘European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’ has released a new version of IUCLID i.e. v7.12.4, the International Uniform Chemical Information Database, bringing improvements to submissions for biocidal products and streamlining data management across various regulations. ‘Danish Environmental Protection Agency’ also mentions manufacturers of biocidal products in the European Union take note! Starting February 12, 2024, all […]

APVMA closes successful ‘permit-to-label project’, aims to streamline process for future!

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has announced the successful closure of its Permit-to-Label project, an initiative launched in 2015 to increase access to agricultural and veterinary chemical products. Authority is also taking a significant step towards improving the safety and efficiency of chemical labelling with its new Permit-to-Label project. What is a […]

The Austrian Federal Office for Food Safety (BAES) will implement the new numerical HRAC classification!

The Austrian Federal Office for Food Safety (BAES) will implement the new numerical HRAC classification for all plant protection product approvals issued from February 1st, 2024, onwards. The ‘Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC)‘ has announced a significant modification to its categorization system, moving from a letter-based approach to a numerical one aligned with the Weed […]

HSE Pesticides authority has proposed withdrawing approval for Mancozeb, Famoxadone, and Indoxacarb

Indoxacarb, famoxadone, and mancozeb are three frequently used fungicides that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says facing potential withdrawal from the UK market. After reviewing these active ingredients, the HSE discovered issues with their safety and potential effects on the environment. There are several possible causes for withdrawal – Mancozeb: Exposure levels for farmers […]