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MEPs propose blueprint to improve EU pesticide approval procedure

Plans to boost trust in the EU approval procedure of pesticides, by making it more transparent and accountable, were put forward by Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs agreed that the public should be granted access to the studies used in the procedure…

USDA releases annual Pesticide Data Program summary

More than 99% of samples tested in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Data Program had residue levels well below levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The USDA published the 203-page 2017 annual summary on…

USDA invests $4.7 million to address critical plant pest problems

USDA’s  National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently awarded 16 applied research and development grants to enhance the development, adoption, and implementation of innovative, ecologically-based, sustainable integrated pest management…

Chinese Ministry of Commerce to impose anti-dumping duties on ethanolamines (pesticide intermediate) effective for 5 years

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has decided to levy anti-dumping duties on imported ethanolamines originating from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Thailand for the next five years beginning from October 30, 2018. The Ministry…

Regulating pesticides if there’s no Brexit deal

A scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement (a ‘no deal’ scenario) remains unlikely given the mutual interests of the UK and the EU in securing a negotiated outcome. Negotiations are progressing well and both we and the…
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FDA releases latest pesticide residue testing results

Excessive pesticide residues on food aren’t a big problem, according to a new report from the Food and Drug Administration. The Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 1 reported the results of its FY 2016 Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program. The…

FAO aims to strengthen pesticide regulation in Europe and Central Asia

The intensification of agricultural production and the effects of climate change have increased the pressure on crops from pests and diseases. The proper management of pesticides was the focus of a two-day FAO regional training event held in…
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Review of pesticides Regulation in India: 2018

Overview India is one of the most dynamic generic pesticide manufacturers in world and is fourth largest pesticide manufacturer after China, United States of America and Japan. Manufacture, Import, Registration, Sale, Transport, Distribution…

Which pesticide products will be affected by Trump’s latest trade tariffs?

On Monday evening, the White House announced that it would be imposing new trade tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese imports, as the US-China trade war heats up. Coming into effect on 24 September, the US will impose a 10% trade tariff on…