Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) suggests amending food code to align residue limits with other national regulations.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposes to amend its Food Standards Code to align residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals with other national regulations. Regulatory Authority involved: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) APVAMA sets maximum residue levels that are not likely to be exceeded if agricultural […]

Government of India Banned Four Insecticides

Authority of India CIB-RC has prohibited the use of three insecticides, namely Dicofol, Dinocap and Methomyl from the date of publication of order. This order is effective from date October 3, 2023. The order also prohibits the manufacture and sale of Monocrotophos 36% SL formulation except for existing stock which can be sold and used […]

Framework of new QSAR assessment supports alternatives to animal testing!

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a groundbreaking framework to assess quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) studies, which provides more ethical and animal free approach to gain data on chemicals. ‘QSAR models’ are computer tools for predicting a compound’s characteristics, such as toxicity, from its chemical structure. The use of QSARs […]

Understanding the Importance of Biocides Regulation

Biocides are playing a vital role in getting rid of harmful bacteria, fungi, algae, and household insects. It is beneficial to ensure food and public health safety. As per the increased demand, it has also triggered the concerns of adverse effect of its use on environment and public health. In this scenario, biocide regulation plays […]

EPA issues final guidance for pesticide applications and registration review activities that require ESA reviews

In order to increase the effectiveness of EPA’s Endangered Species Act studies for new pesticide active ingredient applications and active ingredients undergoing registration review, the “U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)” has provided final guidance to pesticide registrants. The guidance fulfils requirements outlined in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5) and furthers goals […]

The APVMA has published notice for the details of the registration and suspension of agricultural and veterinary chemicals products.

Information about veterinary chemical manufacturer licenses, approved active ingredients, and agricultural and veterinary chemical products can be found in Gazette No. 19, published on September, 2023. On the holder’s request, it also announces the suspension of several dimethoate products and labels as well as the cancellation of some agricultural and veterinary chemical products. In this […]

The ECHA releases 6.0 version of BPR Guidance for 2023: Volume II Efficacy, Assessment and Evaluation (Parts B and C)

This Guidance includes technical guidance on how to conduct hazard and exposure assessments, as well as risk characterization for biocidal active agents and products in terms of effectiveness. The year 2023 brings forth a comprehensive and illuminating resource for the biocidal industry with the release of Volume II of the guidance on biocidal products regulation […]

Draft rules for the Green Credit Programme 2023 have been released!!

In a significant move towards promoting sustainable development and environmentally conscious financial practices, the government has revealed the highly anticipated ‘draft green credit programme implementation rules.’ The rules outline guidelines for assessing the environmental impact of various projects and assigning “green credits” to those that meet predefined sustainability criteria. Key highlights of the draft rules […]

Australia proposed suspension of dimethoate products used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has put forth a proposal to suspend the registration and labelling of chemical products containing dimethoate, primarily used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel. Reports received by the APVMA have indicated that the permissible limit of pesticide residue, known as the maximum residue limit […]