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On May 31, 2025, Canada’s Biocides Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act officially entered into force, establishing a single regulatory framework for surface disinfectants and sanitizers—collectively referred to as biocides. These new rules r

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) has officially notified the inclusion of six new insecticides in the Schedule of the Insecticides Act, 1968 through Notification S.O. 2703(E), dated June

National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published a guide to the classification of biocidal product types on Aug 18th, 2021. This is to help industry to examine different types of biocidal products under K-BPR. There are

Health Canada has recommended several changes to the pest control products regulation which would reduce the burden on administrative and regulatory laws. Recommended Changes include the following: Extension of the validity period for cert

Health Canada has released a proposal for public comment to create a unified regulatory framework for disinfectants and sanitizers. In Canada, biocidal products are currently governed by distinct regulatory systems. Surface sanitizers are governed

On 27 May 2024, the Chilean Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) published a draft regulation that establishes the conditions and requirements for authorising the importation and use of pesticide samples. This draft, which aims to improve processe

The latest update of the Pest Control Products Bill, 2022 was published in Kenya in April 2022. It represents an urgent update to the existing Kenyan pesticide regulation. After various analyses, it has been found that Kenya was exporting food and

The EU’s Green Deal Farm to Fork Strategy is moving us towards a sustainable food system.   The European Union has announced, amended, and adopted the regulations regarding biopesticides on (EU) Nos. 546/2011 and 1107/2009 (Annex II). They l

On 1 April 2023, the Canadian government announced that they are taking steps to limit the potential risks associated with the use of chlorocresol in cosmetics by proposing an order to add it to the list of toxic substances. This announcement was pub

On June 24, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a mandatory data call-in for over 850 substances utilized in various products such as cosmetics, paints, and building materials. The purpose of this data collection is to gather

Brazil's regulatory landscape has embraced recent technological advancements in the registration of microbiological products. The SDA/Mapa - Ibama - Anvisa Joint Ordinance No. 1/2023, a recent publication, has supplanted Joint Normative Instruction N

The Government of Canada, led by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri

On 14 September 2023, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) submitted a proposal under the Pest Control Products Act to review an application to expand the permissible use of the fungicide A20259. This fungicide, which contains tec

Ecuador's National Agency for Health Regulation, Control, and Surveillance (ARCSA) has invited public feedback on a comprehensive proposal to revise labeling requirements for pesticides meant for domestic, industrial, and public health use. The move,

Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are currently seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and interested parties on the regulation of low boiling point naphthas (LBPNs). The deadline for comments is May 15, 2024.  �

On April 20, 2024, the Canadian government announced the approval of eight hydrocarbon-based chemicals following a thorough assessment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). According to the findings, these substances are safe

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has released an advisory and circular for Pest Control Operators (PCOs) engaged in non-agricultural pest control. Important revisions on licencing, training, and duties for PCOs are outlined i

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) of Kenya has implemented a comprehensive set of new regulations in 2024, to ensure safety, quality, and responsible use of pest control product. These rules address a wide range of issues including labelling, in

On 24 July 2024, five East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the Draft East African Standard entitled "Insecticidal Aerosol - Specification (DEAS 1114:2022)” was adopted

On 7 July 2024, Costa Rica announced the regulatory reform of the Phytosanitary Protection Law (Decree No. 26921-MAG), which aims to strengthen agricultural trade practices and improve pest control. The updated regulation, published in the Official