Auxilife Newsletter

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...

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...

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the Revised Emission Scenario Document for Product Type 18 (PT18) in December 2024. This substantial update to the 2008 OECD ESD PT18 offers critical enhancements for the environmental risk assessment of pesticides, in line with the Biocidal Products Regulation...

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...

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...

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...

In an important step to protect human health and the environment, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has ordered a mandatory recall of all products containing the active component ‘chlorthal dimethyl’. This regulation came after the APVMA cancelled the registration of these items...

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued new guidance for UK REACH registrants to prioritize the reduction and replacement of animal testing in the chemical registration process. This move underscores the UK’s commitment to ethical and scientific practices in the chemical industry. The...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the release of interim guidance and additional resources to support the implementation of the final rule for the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ).  The AEZ is a crucial safety measure that protects workers...