User-friendly Pesticide Concentration Calculator Released by EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a significantly improved Pesticide in Water Calculator. This updated tool makes it easier to estimate pesticide concentrations in water bodies, which helps with risk evaluations for both ecological and human health. Faster, Easier, More Comprehensive Faster processing rates and an intuitive interface of the new calculator […]

New fertilizers added to list, including options with sulfur and micronutrients

The Government of India has amended the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, to accommodate various additional fertiliser alternatives. This modification intends to give farmers with more options for meeting their individual crop demands. Key & new additions to the Schedule include: · Dispersible Granular Sulfur: This new fertilizer provides a readily available […]

German environment agency launches database on biocidal active substances

The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has announced the construction of a new database dedicated to biocidal active chemicals. The database, “Biocides in the Environment” (BiU), is presently only available in German language. Focus on Environmental Impact BiU provides data and information on over 90 distinct biocidal active chemicals, including their environmental effect and common […]

IUCLID now accepts new CLP hazard classes.

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation was recently modified and amended, allowing companies to start adding information on new hazard classes to their IUCLID dossiers. Specifically, IUCLID software will recognize the following new classifications for substances and mixtures will get effective from the date ‘April 29, 2024’: Endocrine disruptors (ED) affecting human health or […]