Auxilife Newsletter

The revised guidelines for the Article 53 emergency authorisation procedure for plant protection products (PPPs) have been released, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). As of right now, all upcoming applications must adhere to this new guidance. What is Emergency Authorization? A plant...

On March 1, 2026, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will implement revised guidelines for the technical, chemical, and physical characteristics of plant protection products (PPPs) in the Great Britain. This revised guideline, named the 2025 GB Physical, Chemical and Technical Properties guideline, is currently...

In the interest of worker safety, animal welfare, the environment, and commerce, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has issued a final regulatory decision to place extensive new limits on the pesticide fenitrothion. Fenitrothion’s active ingredients, chemical products, and labeling have all been...

Numerous new biostimulant products have been approved by the Indian government, resulting in an abundance of innovations. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has formally approved several products in a series of back-to-back FCO Amendments for Bio-Stimulants, which have greatly benefited farmers and the...

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has publicly declared that the 2022 ban on the pesticide active ingredient carbendazim was a successful and beneficial policy. Anvisa’s Collegiate Board accepted the Regulatory Result Assessment Report (ARR) of RDC 739/2022, prohibiting the use of carbendazim throughout the...

In a significant move to protect its citizens and the environment, Denmark has announced a national ban on the use of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in clothing, footwear, and certain consumer impregnation agents. This proactive measure positions Denmark at the forefront of European efforts...

The Ctgb (Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides) has issued a DROPLET model update, which evaluates whether active chemicals in plant protection products exceed drinking water standards (0.1 μg/L). Key updates in DROPLET 1.4.2: Corrected calculation mistake in version 1.3.2 for...

Belgian authorities have taken an important step towards sustainable agriculture by introducing Belgium plant protection product labeling requirements. An agreement has been achieved under the Federal Reduction Plan to improve plant protection product labelling. This new effort requires that resistance codes and product nature be...

A comprehensive set of proposals are revealed by the European Commission with the goal of greatly streamlining regulatory requirements and processes for a variety of chemical goods, such as fertiliser, cosmetics, and hazardous chemicals. The action of the EU Chemical Regulation Simplification 2025, which is...