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2016-05-20
[Inforgraphic] 2015 Thailand pesticide import quantity increased while import value declined
After a booming growth of pesticide import value and quantity in 2014, in 2015 Thailand pesticide importation cools down. Even though the import quantity stays similar with 2014, the total value has decreased by 21.4%. 
2016-05-20
Joint FAO/WHO meeting finds glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer
Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) was held at WHO Headquarters, Geneva (Switzerland), from 9 to 13 May 2016. 
2016-05-18
US EPA Proposes Reduced Uses of Sulfoxaflor to Protect Pollinators
On 17 May 2016, US EPA issued a proposal to approve an amended registration of sulfoxaflor. The amendment was made under the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the registration of sulfoxaflor in May 2013 was not supported by evidence to demonstrate its safety to bee. EPA reevaluated the data supporting the use of sulfoxaflor and proposes fewer uses and restrictions to reduce the risk to bees. EPA reviewed the amended application from Dow AgroScience to further reduce or eliminate exposure to pollinators: Restricting post-bloom for all proposed bee-attracting crops;  
2016-05-17
Canada PMRA Updates Notification Guidance for Minor Registration Change
On 16 May 2016, the Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) released the “Regulatory Directive DIR2016-02, Notification/Non-notification”. To simply certain minor changes to registered product, the PMRA has provided a notification/non-notification policy since 1994 and the industry and stakeholders can follow the notification or non-notification process without standard registration alteration formalities.
2016-05-16
FAO released new guideline to phase out high toxic pesticides
Last week, during the 33rd Near East and North Africa meeting hold in Roma, FAO and WHO have released new guidelines aimed at reducing the damage done by pesticides that pose especially high toxic risks to human health and the environment. 
2016-05-11
China MoA Proposes to Ban 2,4-D butylate and Flubendiamide Use on Rice
On 9  May 2016, China MoA solicited public opinions to impose the control measure on 8 pesticides. The domestic use of 2,4-D butylate and paraquat would be phased out and the use flubendiamide on rice will be prohibited as of 1 Jul 2018. The exportation of the concerning pesticides will remain unaffected.
2016-05-09
Brazil MAPA Consults on Normative Instruction for Pesticide Labeling and Data Upload to Agrofit System
On 2 May 2016,the Brazil Secretariat of Agriculture Defense of MAPA(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) issued a consultation notice on a draft normative instruction for pesticide labeling and collecting concerning information into the Plant Protect Product System-the Agrofit System.
2016-05-03
US EPA Updated Registration Review Schedule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released an updated schedule for the Pesticide Registration Review program, covering planned draft risk assessments, proposed interim decisions, and 
2016-04-27
China Pesticide Registration Hampered by Major Deficiency in Field Trial Application and Efficacy Study
As a preliminary and essential step in registering a pesticide finished product in China, the applicant should obtain the field trial approval from the MoA. Efficacy and residue studies can be then performed in accordance with full registration requirements. The MoA Order 10 “Data Requirement on Pesticide Registration” was issued in 2008 to specify the requirement for each category of pesticide. The success rate of field trial application decreased from over 90% in 2007 to less than 70% in 2009. ICAMA has summarized the most common problem during field trail application and efficacy study to help applicants better understands data requirements. Field Trial Application General Requirement Applicants are required to fill the “Application form of Field Trial for Pesticide Registration” including the following details: Data Requirement for Field Trial Application   New Pesticide New Formulation Me-too Product Novelty containing on AI(active ingredient )which was not yet registered in China or the active ingredient was within the 6 years’ data protection period containing on AI which was already registered in China, but differ from previously registered product in formulation type, AI composition (AI of single compound formulation or the combination and ratio of the AIs in multiple compound formulation) or content level Formulation , AI combination/ratio and content level were identical to the product previously registered in China Product Chemistry Summary on the active ingredient, technical material and formulation; Summary on the active ingredient and formulation If the product contains active ingredient which was previously registered but under data protection in China, the applicant should provide the infor
2016-04-27
India started to phase out high toxic pesticide by 2020
Pesticides that could be carcinogenic and banned in many countries will continue their run in India, though a government panel has recently decided to ban 18 pesticides hazardous to human health and prohibited abroad. 
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