On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated its annual pesticide registration maintenance fees for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Pesticide registrants are required to submit their payment and completed forms by January 15, 2025. Below is a concise summary of the key details and how REACH24H can assist in ensuring your compliance.

On December 12. 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the termination of food uses for chlorpyrifos, except for 11 crops in specific states. This decision significantly affects the use of chlorpyrifos products, including those from Drexel and Loveland. Here’s a concise overview of the key regulatory changes and how REACH24H can help your business navigate them.

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.

In November 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identified fludioxonil, a widely used fungicide, as an endocrine disruptor affecting estrogen, androgen, and steroidogenesis (EAS) pathways. This classification has significant implications for regulatory compliance, consumer safety, and environmental health.

In November 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released its peer review on fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, a common post-emergence herbicide used in crops like wheat, barley, and rye. This comprehensive assessment, part of the EU’s regulatory framework, highlights critical concerns about its safety for human health and the environment.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled its proposed registration decision for products containing veratrine, a groundbreaking active ingredient (AI) insecticide. Designed for use on non-food man-made structures like transportation equipment and warehouses, veratrine offers a novel solution to pest control with a reduced risk of cross-resistance. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key updates and how REACH24H can assist your business in navigating these changes.

On October 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the registration of glufosinate-P, a new herbicide active ingredient designed to manage weeds in crops such as field corn, sweet corn, soybean, cotton, and canola. This registration, informed by EPA’s Herbicide Strategy Framework introduced in August 2024, underscores the agency’s commitment to balancing effective weed control with environmental protection and compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on November 13, 2024, that it will resume accepting studies for pesticide registration from Palamur Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., a Telangana, India-based lab. This decision applies to studies initiated on or after October 1, 2024, following the EPA’s verification of enhanced internal controls implemented by Palamur.

On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released interim guidance aimed at expanding the labeling of antimicrobial products, allowing sanitizers to include claims of effectiveness against viruses. This guidance applies to products like household wipes and sprays registered with sanitizing claims. If laboratory data demonstrates their efficacy in meeting EPA’s established criteria for virucidal claims, these sanitizers can now add virus-killing claims to their labels.

On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jointly launched a web-based tool designed to guide companies in developing microbial biotechnology products. The newly released tool, hosted on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation, aims to help developers, especially those new to the industry, navigate the complex regulatory landscape.