Updated Regulation Target Safer Storage of Pesticide Spray Liquids

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 standards concern the safe handling and storage of spray liquids […]

US EPA Approves Strengthened Pesticide Safety Plans for Certifying Applicators

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final approval of 67 updated plans for certifying applicators of ‘restricted use pesticides (RUP)’. The announcement allows all U.S. regions to continue certifying applicators of RUPs but will also require them to adhere to higher safety standards. RUPs are pesticides that are either extremely toxic or must […]