Auxilife Newsletter

OECD Chemical Testing Guidelines 2025

OECD Announces Comprehensive Updates to Chemical Testing Guidelines, Strengthening Environmental Protection and Animal Welfare

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) today announced the publishing of new and updated Test Guidelines, a significant step towards improving chemical testing techniques worldwide. OECD Chemical Testing Guidelines 2025 updates which are available in both English and French, demonstrate the OECD’s commitment...
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APVMA Item 6 and 7 Registration Requirements

APVMA Tightens Application Requirements for Item 6 and 7 Product Registrations

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has issued an amendment to its application standards for Item 6 and Item 7 applications, which include the registration of new chemical products that are “closely similar” to existing reference products. These APVMA Item 6 and 7...
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Insecticide Labelling Rules India 2025

New Rules Set for Insecticide Labelling in India

The pesticides (First Amendment) Rules, 2025, which were formally issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, significantly alter the way pesticides are labelled and packaged throughout India. Insecticide Labelling Rules India 2025, which take effect immediately, are intended to improve pesticide users safety...
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Union Authorisation for Biocidal Products

EU Clarifies “Similar Conditions of Use” for Biocidal Products, Streamlining Union Authorisations

New guidelines establishing “similar conditions of use across the Union” under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) have been released by the European Commission. Simplifying Union authorizations for biocidal goods is the goal of this action. For a single, EU-wide authorization, the “similar conditions of use”...
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India Amends Fertilizer Control Order

India Amends Fertilizer Control Order: Biostimulants to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has announced a significant amendment to the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985. India Amends Fertilizer Control Order, known as the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Fourth Amendment Order, 2025, is...
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Finland plant protection product authorisation

Modifications to Finland’s Plant Protection Product Authorizations

There is a significant modification to Finland’s plant protection product authorisation process. The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency, Tukes, has instituted a new system that will replace the current verbal descriptions in permit decisions with tabular instructions for usage as of May 1, 2025. The...
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EU fertilisers in Latvia

Streamlining Trade: Latvia Simplifies Market Entry for EU Fertiliser Manufacturers

Latvia has made major changes to its legislation regarding the monitoring and control of EU fertilisers having the CE mark. The amendments, authorized on April 29th, are intended to simplify accounting and hasten the market introduction of these fertilisers. A crucial revision to Cabinet Regulation...
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Biostimulant Alert: Only Few Months Left to Market Under Provisional Status.

Biostimulant Alert: Only Few Months Left to Market Under Provisional Status.

Biostimulant manufacturers and exporters operating under provisional registration face a significant deadline. A new instruction published by the authorities, referencing Gazette Notification No. S.O. 1236(E) of March 17, 2025, has noted that the period for marketing biostimulants under provisional registration is rapidly approaching to an...
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Argentina fertilizer regulation 2025

Argentina Updates Regulations for Fertilizers and Agri-Inputs to Boost Efficiency and Safety

The National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA) has released Argentina fertilizer regulation 2025, which is a substantial regulation update impacting the management of fertilisers, amendments, and other critical agricultural inputs in Argentina. The resolution intends to modernise the sector, improve safety, and streamline trade...
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