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Brazil Launches Environmental Monitoring Strategy for PFOS and Pesticides

On February 20, 2025, Brazil officially launched the "Environmental Monitoring Strategy for PFOS and Pesticides," a groundbreaking initiative to track pesticide contamination and enhance public health. This strategic program is a collaboration betwee

China enforces GHS Rev. 8 via mandatory standard GB 30000.1-2024

Update: As per scheduled information, mandatory standard GB 30000.1-2024 becomes effective on 1 August 2025. Now from 1 August 2025 onwards, classification and labelling of chemicals must be applicable as per GB 30000.1-2024 (GHS Rev.8) only. More i

Indian Government Tightens Regulations for Biostimulants in Agriculture

The Government of India has taken a step towards ensuring the quality and safety of biostimulants used in agriculture. A new amendment, the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) (Third) Amendment Order, 2024, establishes a stricter regul

Ratification of pesticides in Kenya

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

China calls for public comments on four REACH related national mandatory standards

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) published a notification calling for public opinions on twelve national mandatory standards which includes four chemical related standards. Safety and Technical Guidanc

China Issues New Chemical Classification and Labelling Standards in Line with GHS 8

On 24 July 2024, GB 30000.1-2024 "Specification for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals—Part 1: General Rules" was officially published on the National Public Service Platform for Standards Information. This updated standard, which aligns wit

European Parliament Blocks EU-Banned Pesticide Residues in Imported Food

In a recent plenary session on 18 September 2024, the European Parliament blocked two European Commission decisions that would have allowed residues of pesticides currently banned in the EU in imported food products. Details of the Blocked D

Malaysia Proposes Amendments to Food Regulations on Pesticide Residue Limits.

The Malaysian Ministry of Health has proposed amendments to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985, specifically concerning pesticide residue limits in food products. Key Highlights of the Proposal The main changes include:

Anvisa Launches Public Consultations to Revise Herbal Medicines Regulatory Framework

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has announced the launch of three public consultations (CPs) to revise the regulatory framework for herbal medicines. This initiative, announced on November 27, 2024, also includes the approval of the R

UK Notifies Draft Amendments on Food Contaminants and Pesticide Residues to WTO

On 20 March 2025, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation proposing to update the maximum levels for certain contaminants and pesticide residues in food. The measure aims to better protect public health an

Gulf Countries Update Pesticide Residue Limits in Agricultural and Food Products

On 16 April 2025, seven Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) submitted a joint addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding their draft Technical Regulation on maximum limits for pes

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