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Nigeria plans to draft first ever National Pesticide Policy

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), has revealed that the Service is on the verge of producing the draft of Nigeria’s first ever National Pesticide Policy. The National Pesticide Policy, according to the Director-General, Dr.…

Chinese Agrochem Industry Steps into New Development Era

“In the past 20 years, profound changes have taken place in global agrochemical industry. The past 20 years are the fast-developing years of Chinese agrochemical industry. Over the last 20 years, the primary business volume of Chinese petrochemical…

EFSA: 13 pesticides do not require MRLs review

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identified 13 active substances (Table 1) for which a review of MRLs is no longer considered necessary, including 6 active substances that were already included temporarily in Annex IV of Regulation…

Global biorational pesticides market to reach USD 5.02 Billion by 2022

According to a new survey report, "Biorational Pesticides Market Global Forecast to 2022", the biorational pesticides market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2017 to reach a value of USD 5.02 Billion by 2022. The term “biorational”…

US Senate passes bipartisan pesticide bill

A bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, which funds EPA oversight of the chemicals, passed the Senate by unanimous consent last week. Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Ranking Member Debbie…

US EPA wins new chance to argue against pesticide ban

A federal appeals court is reconsidering its ruling last year that ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban a particular pesticide. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said Wednesday that it had accepted the arguments…

New government guidance encourages UK pesticides industry to prepare for EU exit

The UK government has issued on January 29 guidance to manufacturers and users of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) on what action they need to take now to minimise any disruption once the UK leaves the EU. The high scientific standard to which…

BCPC launches the 2019 UK Pesticide Guide

The UK Pesticide Guide is the key authoritative reference for advisors, growers, contractors, local authorities and many others managing the impact of pests and diseases. Updated for 2019, this essential reference for all pesticide products…

French parks and public gardens bid adieu to pesticides

As reported by the Associated Press, France's pesticide ban applies to all public parks, gardens and forests including famed Parisian green spaces like Jardin des Tuileries, Bois de Vincennes and Jardin de Luxembourg. For now, pesticides can…