Auxilife Newsletter

The Belgian Plant Protection Products and Fertilisers Service has released an updated version of its fundamental guide on streamlined application process for plant protection product in Belgium. This update, which takes effect immediately, includes many major changes targeted at expediting the application process and improving...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the withdrawal of many providers from the UK’s Article 95 list. This action stems from the suppliers’ inability to supply critical information necessary to retain their listing. The GB Article 95 list includes providers of active chemicals...

New Rules Enforced for Biostimulant Distribution in the state level The Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985’s Schedule VI formally includes biostimulant compounds, according to a recent gazette notice, SO No 3922 (E), dated 12.09.2024. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare issued a significant new regulation...

A public notice has been published by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding the update to the SUGAM portal. Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) can now register online using the SUGAM portal (www.cdscoonline.gov.in). This project followed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s announcement, G.S.R...

Norway’s fertiliser legislation underwent significant modifications on February 1, 2025, affecting everyone engaged in the import, manufacturing, sale, and usage of fertiliser products. The new regulation, which are separated into Fertiliser regulation and Fertiliser Use Regulations, seek to simplify the use of waste and byproducts...

The Chile Ministry of Agriculture has published four regulations to enhance clarity and oversight in the biostimulant and fertilizer sector. These regulations address composition, quality, labelling, and control procedures for both imported and domestically produced products. The move aims to standardize practices and ensure the...

Chitosan to be added to exempt pesticide list The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed adding chitosan to the list of active chemicals authorised in exempted least risk pesticides. This approach is consistent with a recent action by the United States Environmental Protection...

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...

The EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation now includes 40 additional chemicals, 35 of which are pesticides and 5 are industrial chemicals. 40 Hazardous chemicals added to EU export control list implies that companies must inform authorities before exporting these substances effective from the beginning...