A summary of recent pesticide registration decisions in China for 2024, focusing on applications that have been rejected by China’s authorities. The overview highlights key products, target crops, and the main reasons for rejection, such as insufficient efficacy data, unclear residue risks, and regulatory non-compliance.

In a significant move to streamline pesticide registration processes, China’s Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (ICAMA), issued a notice on January 20, 2025, regarding the reapplication for pesticide products that were not approved for registration.

On November 4, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China (MoARA) issued a third notice seeking public opinions on the Decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Amending the Measures for the Administration of Pesticide Registration and four other regulations (Draft for Solicitation of Opinions). These amendments aim to enhance regulatory processes and improve compliance mechanisms. Below is an overview of the significant changes introduced in the draft. Below is an overview of the significant changes introduced in the draft.

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.

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.

Determining whether a substance should be classified under the scope of pesticide regulation is the first step in pesticide registration in China. To accomplish this, companies need to have a comprehensive understanding of China’s pesticide definition and accurately assess their own product’s usage characteristics.

Once the official pesticide registration license is obtained in China, any necessary changes to the information on the license can be made through the application for pesticide registration changes. We have summarized several situations in which changes can be made to the pesticide registration license, along with important precautions to consider.

The process of registering new pesticides in China involves three key stages that are critical to the success of the project. Overseas pesticide companies outside of China need to understand and effectively navigate these stages. Here is a clear breakdown of each stage:

Overseas pesticide companies outside of China face a crucial challenge in navigating the Chinese pesticide market. Understanding upcoming regulatory changes and conducting thorough research and evaluation of the Chinese new pesticide market is vital for success.

Stay updated on the latest changes in China’s pesticide industry. In this overview, we highlight the important updates in China’s pesticide regulations and policies during 2023.