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EU adds 40 hazardous chemicals to PIC regulation for export control Posttime: 2025-01-09: From 1 March 2025, EU exporters are required to notify their intention to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals. This requirement follows the recent decision of the European Commission to add new chemicals to the EUs Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. The latest 40 chemicals added to the Annex I of PIC include 35 pesticides and five used as industri...

China approves more GM crops to boost yields, ensure food security Posttime: 2025-01-03: China has approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified (GM) soybean, corn and cotton, expanding approvals to boost high-yield crops, reduce import reliance, and ensure food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs awarded safety certificates to the 17 crop varieties, according to a document on its website. The ...

APVMA - Review timeframes for paraquat and diquat extended Posttime: 2024-12-24: Following a high volume of submissions during the public consultation process, the APVMA has revised timeframes for the publication of the final regulatory decision on paraquat and diquat from the second quarter of 2025 to fourth quarter of 2025. The Chemical Review Team continues to progress this review and all other remaining chemical reconsiderations subj...

China’s total grain output in 2024 crossed 706.5 million tons, a 1.6% rise over last year Posttime: 2024-12-19: According to a survey of 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) across the country, the national grain sown area, per unit output, and total output in 2024 are as follows: The national grain sown area is 119,319,000 hectares, an increase of 351,000 hectares over 2023, with a growth rate of 0.3%. Among the grain sown area, the sown area of cerea...

US EPA proposes streamlined registration review process for several low risk biopesticides Posttime: 2024-12-12: On December 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced streamlined proposed registration review decisions for several biopesticides used in a variety of agricultural, commercial, and residential applications. These biopesticides present very low toxicity, exposure, and risks to human health and the environment, and there have been no ...

US EPA makes thousands of records on the Agency’s review of studies on pesticides publicly available Posttime: 2024-11-28: On November 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it made available more than 4,500 Data Evaluation Records (DERs) in ChemView , a public portal that houses data and review of toxic chemicals. A DER is the documented EPA review of studies submitted during the request to register a pesticide or during the registration review process, an...

Indian agrochemicals exports may touch Rs 80,000 cr in 4 yrs: ACFI-EY report Posttime: 2024-11-27: Indias agrochemical exports could increase to over Rs 80,000 crore in the next four years provided the industry is facilitated with conducive environment, according to a report by AFCI and EY. A report by Industry body Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI) and EY titled Indian Agrochemical Industry: The Story, the challenges and the aspirations noted that the...

Chinese drones to revolutionize Pakistan’s agriculture Posttime: 2024-11-27: Chinese drones to revolutionize Pakistans agriculture as it will help Pakistan to modernize its farming practice and bring efficiency in technology. A prominent Chinese power company, PowerChina, has emphasized the potential of integrating smart agriculture with low-altitude drone technology in Pakistan. In a statement released on November 14, the company un...