On August 6 and 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued significant orders to address health risks posed by two widely used pesticides: Dacthal (DCPA or dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate) and chlorpyrifos.

On June 5, 2024, the Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adopted four opinions on active substances and seven on Union authorisations during its May meeting, noting a rise in opinions not supporting approvals due to insufficient data.

By July 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updates on the tolerance exemptions for six pesticides under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). REACH24H has summarized for your convenience:

In June 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) launched public consultations regarding two significant pesticide active substances, namely: flonicamid and kresoxim-methyl. These consultations invite the public to provide comments and scientific data, ensuring a comprehensive review process.

This article covers the 2022 EU agri-environmental indicator for pesticide consumption, including data, definitions, methods, and context for both agricultural and non-agricultural sales. It is reprinted from Eurostat, European Union.

On June 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final cancellation order for Corteva’s “Dursban 50W in Water Soluble Packets” and three Gharda chlorpyrifos products. Additionally, the U.S. EPA has amended stock provisions for two Liberty and three Winfield chlorpyrifos end-use products. The EPA website now includes updated FAQs about chlorpyrifos.

HANGZHOU, July 3, 2024 – Recently, REACH24H has played a pivotal role in aiding multiple enterprises to successfully navigate the US Environmental Protection Agency‘s pesticide registration process for California. This achievement demonstrates REACH24H’s specialized expertise in pesticide registration and sets a solid foundation for enterprises to venture into the American market.

Navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance in today’s ever-changing landscape can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to new pesticide registration in China. In this guide, we aim to provide invaluable insights to help your company overcome these challenges. We have curated a list of seven critical questions sourced directly from China’s ICAMA (Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture) to address key aspects of new pesticide registration in China.

BASF SE submitted a number of studies and scientific data in the frame of an application for the renewal of approval of the active substance bentazone pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1740.

In agricultural cultivation, the continuous use of a single pesticide variety or varieties with similar modes of action has led to an increase in the resistance of pests, diseases, and weeds to these pesticides. As a result, the use and registration of mixed preparations have been on the rise. In order to strengthen the management of mixed preparations pesticides, the Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, P.R.China, has recently issued a number of regulations and review principles.