2026-06-30
EU Advances TFA Hazard Classification: Companies with Fluorinated Pesticide Portfolios Should Assess Metabolite Compliance Risks Early
From 1 to 5 June 2026, the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held its 77th plenary meeting. The harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its inorganic salts was one of the key topics.
2026-06-30
EU Imposes Strict Regulatory Measure: 12 Pesticide Co-formulants Added to Banned List
Recently, the European Commission officially published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1120 in its Official Journal. This Regulation amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the core regulation on plant protection products in the EU, by formally adding 12 substances to the list of “unacceptable co-formulants” that are banned from inclusion.
2026-05-28
EU BPR Amendment: Data Protection Extended to 2030
Companies with active substance/product-type combinations that had not received an approval decision by June 7, 2018, now benefit from data protection through December 31, 2030. However, data owners should review their compensation claims for the January–entry-into-force gap, and alternative suppliers should factor the extended protection period into their market entry strategies.
2026-01-21
Major Adjustments to EU Pesticide Regulation: Transformations in the Active Substance Periodic Review Mechanism
Recently, the European Commission released the "Simplification Omnibus Package," proposing significant amendments to the existing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 on Plant Protection Products. Among these, the adjustments to the periodic review mechanism for active substances have garnered industry-wide attention.
2025-11-14
European Commission Approves Milbemectin, Valid Until November 15, 2040
On 15 October 2025, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2068, officially renewing the approval of milbemectin in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market. The decision extends the substance's approval period for 15 years, from November 16, 2025, to November 15, 2040.
2025-11-10
List of intended studies for the renewal of the approval of Mesotrione as pesticide active substance
List of intended studies for the renewal of the approval of Mesotrione as pesticide active substance
2025-02-28
EU’s Decision to Reject Flufenacet Renewal: Impacts on the Pesticide Industry
The European Commission has recently made the significant decision not to renew the approval for the active substance flufenacet, widely used in plant protection products. This decision comes after a thorough evaluation process under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, which governs the authorization of pesticides in the EU. The non-renewal will take effect shortly, and it is expected to impact manufacturers, suppliers, and users of plant protection products in the European market.
2024-12-27
EFSA: Fludioxonil Identified as Endocrine Disruptor
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.
2024-12-27
EFSA: Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl Identified as an Androgen Pathway Disruptor
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.
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EU Plant Protection Products Regulation (EU PPP)
EU Pesticide Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009（referred to as EU PPPs Regulation）lays down harmonized rules for the approval of active substances and the placing on the market of plant protection products in the European Union. It was published in 2009 to replace old Directive 91/414/EEC and was entered into effect on 14th, June 2011.
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