Regulatory webinar on pesticide and bio-stimulant registration in India (Webinar)

About webinar: Join us for an insightful webinar designed to shed light on the regulatory landscape and processes for agricultural inputs, including bio-stimulants and pesticides, in India. With recent regulatory updates and evolving market dynamics, this session will provide a comprehensive guide to ensuring compliance and leveraging opportunities for successful product registration and export. Key […]

Updated Regulation Target Safer Storage of Pesticide Spray Liquids

New requirements for storing mixed and concentrated pesticide spray solutions in smaller containers have effect from January, 2025. These updated pesticide storage regulations to the Pesticides Executive Order introduced stricter labelling and storage rules, impacting a variety of industries, including horticulture and agriculture. The new standards concern the safe handling and storage of spray liquids […]

EU Legislation: 2030 & 2040 Targets for Increased Recycled Content in Packaging

The European Union Council formally adopted a new legislation aimed at substantially decreasing packaging waste and encouraging re-use throughout the union, marking a huge step towards a more sustainable future. The all-encompassing law on EU packaging recycling targets requires companies to reduce packaging usage throughout its lifespan, limits single-use plastics, and establishes challenging goals for […]

Guidelines for pesticide toxicological evaluations have been updated by the Anvisa

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has revised its pesticide evaluation guides for mutagenicity, carcinogenesis, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. These Anvisa updated pesticide guidelines instructions are critical resources for assessing the toxicological concerns related with pesticides. They provide recommended practices and methodology for analysing diverse outcomes, ensuring a rigorous and thorough review process throughout product […]

EU Updates Regulation to Enhance Plant Protection Product Labelling

European Union has taken an important step towards improving the safety and transparency of plant protection products with the updated Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. With the updating of Regulation (EU) No 547/2011, this project intends to harmonise labelling standards, improve risk communication to end users, and ensure the application of strong safety safeguards and sustainability. […]

Metribuzin-Based Authorisations Withdrawn in the EU

The European Union (EU) has decided to revoke clearance for the herbicide metribuzin due to concerns about its possible effects on human health and the environment. Decision of Metribuzin Withdrawal in the EU  comes after the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) study, which highlighted the substance’s endocrine disruptive effects and possible hazards to bees. As […]

Submission of ISO 17034 Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for Pest Control Product Registration

A new requirement for the submission of certified reference materials (CRMs) as part of the ISO 17034 Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for Pest Control Product Registration procedure is being implemented by the Pest Control Product Board (PCPB). With immediate effect, manufacturers certified by ISO/IEC 17034 must be the source of all submitted CRMs. In order […]

Immediate Restriction on Thiamethoxam and Abamectin-Based Pest Control Products for Open Field Use

The use of pesticides based on abamectin and thiamethoxam in open fields is strictly prohibited by a regulation issued by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). In order to protect pollinators and maintain environmental sustainability, the Board made this decision of allowing restriction on Thiamethoxam and Abamectin during its 178th meeting on November 28, 2024. […]