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 […]

CDSCO launches national single window system (NSWS) portal! Streamlining Medical Device Approvals in India

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has launched the ‘National Single Window System (NSWS)’ site, which is a significant step in streamlining the process of obtaining medical device approvals in India. The federal government created this platform to serve as a one-stop shop for all investor-related clearances, making it easier to do business in […]

Brazil strengthened the regulation of pesticides under its new registration law!

Law No. 14785, announced by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, established a comprehensive framework for the study, manufacturing, and use of pesticides and allied products, with the aim of streamlining and modernizing pesticide management. The repeal of Laws 7,802 and 9,974 by this comprehensive law Brazil strengthened the regulation of pesticides. The new […]

EU Published the final document on renewing the approval of the active substance glyphosate!

After months of reviewal and lots of discussion, the European Commission has finally published the final document renewing glyphosate, the weedkiller ingredient, for another ten years. Despite concerns about its potential link to cancer and a failure to reach a majority agreement among member states, the decision was made. This publication will be effective on […]

The EPA outlines a draft plan to protect endangered species from rodenticides.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a draft plan outlining new measures to protect endangered animals and plants from the unintended consequences of rodent control. The “draft Biological Evaluation” looks at the effects of 11 commonly used rodenticides on nearly 1,800 endangered species and their habitats. The majority of these rodenticide applications, […]

Government has introduced a new program to empower women farmers through drone technology.

The government has launched a new program aimed at empowering women farmers by utilizing cutting-edge drone technology to precisely apply nano urea and D-ammonia phosphate (DAP) in agricultural fields. The initiative, housed at the newly established Cooperative Rural Development Trust (CORDET) at IFFCO in Phulpur, represents a significant step toward increasing farmer’s income and revolutionizing […]

Ministry of agriculture and welfare introduced micronutrients with their specifications to use in the Fertilizer formulation.

A new amendment has been made to the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) Control Order, 1985, now may be called the Fertiliser Control Order, 2023. The government has amended the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) Control Order, 2023, in a significant development aimed at regulating the fertiliser industry. This amendment, which is expected to bring […]