Auxilife Newsletter

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...

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...

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...