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2017-02-10
State Council Passes Draft of Revised Regulations on Pesticide Administration
On February 8th, 2017, Premier Li Keqiang presided over an executive meeting of the State Council, during which the draft of the revised Regulations on Pesticide Administration was released. The draft document focuses on the quality and safety of agricultural products.
2017-01-11
Brazilian MAPA Suspended Approval of 63 Fungicides targeting Soybean Asian Rust
On 21 Dec 2016, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply(MAPA) issued a departmental measure on the Federal Official Gazette to suspend the authorization of 63 fungicides registered for Asian rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in soybean. The affected products shall have the recommendation excluded from pesticide label and user manual within 90 days of the announcement.
2017-01-10
China to Grant Full Pesticide Registration to 9 New Active Ingredients
On 23 Dec 2016, China MoA released the meeting-minutes of the 20th session of the 8 National Expert Committee of Pesticide Registration, which concluded on 2 Dec in Beijing. A total of 36 pesticides using 18 new active ingredients were reviewed for full registration. 18 pesticides using 9 new active ingredients were approved, of which 4 herbicides were submitted by Bayer CropScience: Triafamone, Terfuryltrione, Flurtamone and Flufenacet.
2017-01-06
China MoA Compiles Plan for Hazardous Pesticides Control
On 28 Dec 2016, China MoA submitted the “Implementation Plan for the Integrated Management of Hazardous Pesticides” to the General Office of the State Council. The submission was in response to its circular on the Plan for the Integrated Management of Hazardous Chemicals, which was issued at the end of November.
2017-01-06
490 Pesticide MRLs Newly Added into China’s National Food Safety Standard
On 18 Dec 2016, the National Health and Family Planning Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Food and Drug Administration jointly issued the “Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticide in Food (GB 2763-2016)”, replacing (GB 2763-2014). Meanwhile, 106 mandatory test methods for pesticide residue detection were also released under GB 23200-2016 series to support the implementation.
2016-12-26
China ICAMA Consults on 14th Batch of Pesticide Registration to be Approved in 2016
On 23 Dec 2016, China ICAMA issues the 14th batch of pesticide registration to be approved in 2016 for public consultation until 29 Dec 2016.
2016-12-26
Canadian PMRA Consults on Pesticide GHS Labeling Requirements
On 16 Dec 2016, The Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency(PMRA) opened a 45-day public consultation on the “Guidance for Preparing Safety Data Sheets According to the Globally Harmonized System of classification and Labelling of Chemicals for Pest Control Products in Canada”. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are primarily utilized by workers in workplaces involved in pesticide application and handling, as well as during emergency response, by consumers and those involved in the transportation of dangerous goods. Although implementation of the guidelines in the document is discretionary, it will serve as an initial step in the eventual implementation of mandatory SDS regulatory requirements which will be detailed in a Pest Control Products Act which in future.
2016-12-22
Brazilian IBAMA Fined 69 Agrochemical Companies for Data Evasion
IBAMA fined 69 agrochemical companies for failure to submit mandatory data on the volume of pesticide imported, exported, produced or marketed. 17 repeat offenders were also made public by IBAMA
2016-12-13
China ICAMA Consults on 13th Batch of Pesticide Registration to be Approved in 2016
On 12 Dec 2016, China ICAMA issue the 13th batch of pesticide registration to be approved in 2016 for public consultation until 18 Dec 2016. 8 pesticides are to approved under full registration in this batch.
2016-12-12
Mexican COFEPRIS Released List of Low Risk Biopesticides
On 22 Nov 2016, Mexican Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) released the “List of biochemical, microbial, botanical and miscellaneous pesticides recognized as low risk”. A total of 62 biopesticides are included into the list, of which 33 are botanicals, 5 are biochemical, 19 are microbial and 5 are miscellaneous. The included biopesticides will be subject to data waiving during pesticide registration. The list was compiled under the “Regulation for the Registration, Import and Export Authorization and Export Certification of Pesticides, Plant Nutrients and Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Materials”. The regulation was revised in 2014, which requires COFEPRIS to publish the low risk bio pesticides. These low risk biopesticides are exempt from certain requirements relating to generation of toxicological, ecotoxicological and physical and chemical property data during registration. The levels of exemption available can vary depending on the originality, mechanism and nature of the biopesticide. Table1: Comparison on the Technical Data Required for the Registration of Low Risk/Non-Low Risk Biopesticides in Mexico
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