Auxilife Newsletter

Argentina has taken a significant step towards expediting its pesticide registration procedure by recognising technical equivalence with seven key countries: the United States, Mexico, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. The new Resolution 694/2024, which has published in the year...

Implementation of New Regulations by PCPB! The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) implemented a comprehensive set of new regulations in 2024, with the goal of ensuring pest control product safety, quality, and responsible usage. These rules address a wide range of issues, including labelling, inspection...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has published new guidelines for quantifying disinfectant residues that remain on hard surfaces following a water rinse. Ensuring accurate estimates of the hazards associated with these goods requires taking this crucial step. Why it Matters Many...

To make the registration procedure for some chemical goods easier, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today announced the introduction of a new legislative instrument. The APVMA has released the first document of its type, called the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (Interchangeable...

The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova formally opened association discussions (accession negotiations), marking a historic milestone. This occasion signifies a huge step forward for Moldova’s goal to join the European union. The decision comes after the Negotiating Framework was recently approved and...

The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Code (Agricultural Active Constituents) Standards 2022 (the Active Standards) have been amended by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The amendments include: · Adding standards for new active constituents not previously covered. · Making minor corrections and adjustments...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a significantly improved Pesticide in Water Calculator. This updated tool makes it easier to estimate pesticide concentrations in water bodies, which helps with risk evaluations for both ecological and human health. Faster, Easier, More Comprehensive Faster...

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...