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
California Releases New Regulation on Groundwater Protection List: Added 51 New Active Ingredients
Recently, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the final regulation to update the Groundwater Protection List (GWPL).
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.
2026-06-24
Brazil Launches Sispa: A Unified Digital Platform for Pesticide Registration
On May 26, 2026, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) officially announced the launch of the Unified System of Information, Petition, and Electronic Evaluation (Sistema Unificado de Informação, Petição e Avaliação Eletrônica — Sispa).
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.
2026-05-19
China Publishes New Pesticide Metabolite Evaluation Standards — English Translations Now Available
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has released two new agricultural industry standards that introduce standardized requirements for the evaluation of pesticide metabolites under the country’s pesticide registration framework:
NY/T XXXX-202X — Toxicological Evaluation Procedures for Major Pesticide Metabolites
NY/T 2882.11-202X — Environmental Risk Assessment Guidance, Part 11: Pesticide Metabolites
2026-05-15
Argentina Updates Pesticide Labeling Rules under GHS
Argentina’s National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA) has issued Resolution 373/2026, establishing updated pesticide labeling requirements for phytosanitary products marketed in Argentina.
2026-04-24
A New Breakthrough in Biopesticides: Laminaria japonica Polysaccharides from Laboratoires Goëmar (France) Enters ICAMA Public Notice for Proposed Approval
Recently, the Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (ICAMA) released the list of new pesticide products proposed for registration approval. L. japonica Polysaccharides, a new biopesticide product submitted by Laboratoires Goëmar (France), is prominently featured on the list.
2026-04-24
REACH24H | Global PFAS Controls Tighten A Compliance Self-Check Tool for Fluorine-Containing Pesticide Companies Is Here
In recent years, fluorine-containing pesticides have become the absolute mainstream in new pesticide R&D, thanks to their high efficacy, low toxicity, and high selectivity.
2026-04-15
China Releases GB 2763-2026: Updated National Food Safety Standard for Pesticide MRLs
Recently, China's National Health Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released the National Food Safety Standard: Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Food (GB 2763-2026), which will be implemented starting March 1, 2026.
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