Auxilife Newsletter

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has released an advisory and circular for Pest Control Operators (PCOs) who engaged in non-agricultural pest control. Important revisions on licencing, training, and duties are outlined in this advisory. Pest Control Operators (PCOs) in the Philippines...

Seed suppliers take note! Proper labelling is crucial for seeds treated with plant protection products (PPP). This ensures transparency and safety for both sellers and users. The government of the Republic of Lithuania has released an important update for seed suppliers. Here are a few...

IUCLID 6 has received an upgrade from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), version 8.0.2. This update, which comes after the larger version 8 that was made available in late April, focuses on making little corrections and enhancements. Update Users who have not yet updated to...

The Government of India has taken a step towards ensuring the quality and safety of biostimulants used in agriculture. A new amendment, the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) (Third) Amendment Order, 2024, establishes a stricter regulatory framework for these emerging agricultural products. Key Changes...

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: ·...

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...

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...

After a lengthy wait, the European Union (EU) is poised to adopt a new regulation governing the approval of safeners and synergists (crucial ingredients in many pesticides) used in plant protection products. This long-awaited regulation, expected to be released in the ‘first quarter of 2024’...

The Health and Safety Executive or HSE announced updated regulation for data requirements  on biocidal products. These changes, laid out in the Biocidal Products. ‘Regulations 2024’ will come into effect on ‘April 6, 2024’, subject to parliamentary approval. The new regulations update ‘Annexes II and...