2026-02-09
Brazil’s ANVISA Enforces Resolution RDC No. 1.006 for Pesticide Technical Equivalence: Tiered QSAR Assessment Becomes Key to Compliance
In December 2025, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) published Resolution RDC No. 1.006, marking a significant reform in the toxicological assessment requirements for Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGAI) equivalence.
2026-02-09
IBAMA Launches Interactive Dashboard to Track Bioinput Registration Processes
January 30, 2026 – The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) has officially launched a new interactive transparency tool designed to streamline the tracking of registration applications for bioinputs (bioinsumos) used in phytosanitary control.
2021-11-26
Brazilian Pesticide Treated Area Rose by 8.7% in Q3 2021
According to the statistic from the Brazilian National Union of Plant Protection Products Industry(Sindveg) released on November 25, 2021, 209.3 million hectares were treated with pesticides in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 8.7% compared to the same period last year.
2021-04-20
Brazilian Biological Control Market Expected to Increase 33% in 2021
On April 19, CropLife Brazil estimated that sales of biopesticide in Brazil are expected to grow 33% to R$ 1.789 billion in 2021 and R$ 3.699 billion by 2030, based on data collected by Consultancy Blink.
2021-04-14
Brazil MAPA Registered 39 Generic Formulated Pesticides
On April 13, 2021, the Brazilian Ministry of Agricultural, Livestock and Supply announced the registration of 39 formulated pesticides, of which 14 are categorized as low-impact pesticides.
2020-07-30
Brazil Approved 21 Me-too Technical Pesticides
On July 9th, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply(MAPA) released the ministerial Act 39 on the Official Gazette, announcing the registration of 21 technical grade active ingredients including Dicamba, Bifenthrin, Azoxystrobin, Diquat, Cyproconazole, Mesotrione, Tebuconazole, Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid.
2017-05-10
53 Products Earmarked for Priority Pesticide Registration Evaluation in Brazil in 2017
The Brazilian MAPA has drafted a list of products which will be subject to priority review in 2017, which was discussed with IBAMA and ANVISA during the 2nd regular meeting of CTA (Technical Advisory Committee of Pesticide). 53 pesticides were included into the list, of which 26 are insecticides, 20 are herbicides and 7 are fungicides.
2017-03-08
Brazilian IBAMA Issues Criterion for Pesticide Environmental Risk Assessment to Protect Bees
On Feb 10 2017, Brazilian IBAMA issued the “Normative Instruction 2” on Federal Official Gazette to establish the guideline and procedures for the environmental risk assessment of pesticides against pollinators.
2017-01-11
Brazilian MAPA Suspended Approval of 63 Fungicides targeting Soybean Asian Rust
On 21 Dec 2016, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply(MAPA) issued a departmental measure on the Federal Official Gazette to suspend the authorization of 63 fungicides registered for Asian rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in soybean. The affected products shall have the recommendation excluded from pesticide label and user manual within 90 days of the announcement.
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