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EPA Sets New Pesticide Tolerance Standards for Glufosinate Residues to Safeguard Public Health

The EPA finalises glufosinate tolerance limits on food commodities, aiming to protect health with rigorous safety standards.

13 November 2024

Ethiopia Proposes Amendment to Stockholm Convention Annex A to Address UV-328 Exemptions in Aviation Sector

Ethiopia proposes an amendment to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to exempt UV-328 use in aircraft. COP-12 will review the amendment in 2025.

13 November 2024

EU Approves Allium Fistulosum as Plant Protection Substance

The EU has approved Allium fistulosum as a plant protection substance for use as a bactericide in soil treatments.

13 November 2024

EU Approves Prallethrin for Use in Biocidal Products under Strict Regulations

The EU approves prallethrin for biocidal use in insecticides with conditions to protect health and the environment.

13 November 2024

EU Approves Temporary Labelling Measure for Dinitrogen Oxide in France

The EU temporarily authorises France's new health warning labels for dinitrogen oxide products due to increased misuse and health risks, effective until 2027.

13 November 2024

EU Commission Approves Biocidal Product Phenogen Amid Residue Safety Dispute

The EU Commission approves the biocidal product Phenogen, resolving safety objections raised by Germany over chlorocresol residues.

13 November 2024

EU Considers Regulatory Action for Fatty Acid Oligomers in Consumer and Industrial Products

The ECHA is assessing regulatory needs for fatty acid oligomers due to environmental concerns.

13 November 2024

EU Court to Address Biocidal Product Regulation in Speyer & Grund GmbH v Werner & Mertz GmbH Case

European Court to decide on biocidal product classification in the Speyer & Grund GmbH case, impacting EU regulations for dual-use products in food and hygiene.

13 November 2024

EU Court Upholds Lead Ammunition Ban in Wetlands, Rejecting Appeal by Firearms Groups

The Firearms United Network, alongside three Polish hunters, argued that the ban infringes on fundamental rights.

13 November 2024

EU Extends Approval Periods for Key Pesticides Amid Assessment Delays

The EU extends the approval periods for 13 active substances used in plant protection until 2027, citing delays in risk assessment processes.

13 November 2024

EU Grants 10-Year Union Authorisation for Novadan's Lactic Acid-Based Teat Disinfectants

he EU has granted Union authorisation to Novadan's L-(+)-lactic acid-based teat disinfectants for use in dairy animal hygiene until 2034.

13 November 2024

EU Imposes Stricter Pesticide Residue Limits for Thiacloprid in Food Products

EU enforces stricter limits on thiacloprid residues in food to protect consumers from potential health risks, effective May 2025.

13 November 2024

EU One Health Task Force Unveils 2024–2026 Plan for Public Health and Environmental Security

The EU's One Health Task Force launches a 2024–2026 plan to address public health threats through cross-agency collaboration.

13 November 2024

EU Proposes Extended Exemption and Revised Limits for PFOA in Firefighting Foams

The European Commission seeks public feedback on extending PFOA limits and exemptions for firefighting foams.

13 November 2024

EU Rejects Caffeine as a Plant Protection Substance

EU regulation denies caffeine approval as a plant protection agent, citing health and environmental safety risks. Future applications still permitted.

13 November 2024

EU Tightens Biodegradability Standards for Coating Agents and Water Retention Polymers in Fertilisers

The EU’s new regulation enforces stringent biodegradability criteria for fertiliser polymers to protect soil and water quality, effective by 2028.

13 November 2024

EU Tightens Urban Wastewater Treatment Rules to Control Hazardous Substances

The EU’s new urban wastewater treatment rules target hazardous substances, imposing stricter pollution controls and extended producer responsibilities.

13 November 2024

EU to End Approval of Metribuzin Over Safety Concerns

The EU will not renew the approval of metribuzin due to safety concerns, requiring member states to withdraw authorisations by May 2025. Use Foresight.

13 November 2024

EU to Terminate Approvals for Fenpyrazamine and Flumetralin

The EU will end approvals for fenpyrazamine and flumetralin in plant protection products by January 2025.

13 November 2024

EU Withdraws Approval for Herbicide Tritosulfuron Amid Unresolved Safety Concerns

The EU will cease approval of tritosulfuron by May 2025 due to unresolved safety evaluations. Authorisations will end, with a final phase-out by November 2025.

13 November 2024

Chemical Regulatory News

EPA Sets New Pesticide Tolerance Standards for Glufosinate Residues to Safeguard Public Health

Ethiopia Proposes Amendment to Stockholm Convention Annex A to Address UV-328 Exemptions in Aviation Sector

EU Approves Allium Fistulosum as Plant Protection Substance

EU Approves Prallethrin for Use in Biocidal Products under Strict Regulations

EU Approves Temporary Labelling Measure for Dinitrogen Oxide in France

EU Commission Approves Biocidal Product Phenogen Amid Residue Safety Dispute

EU Considers Regulatory Action for Fatty Acid Oligomers in Consumer and Industrial Products

EU Court to Address Biocidal Product Regulation in Speyer & Grund GmbH v Werner & Mertz GmbH Case

EU Court Upholds Lead Ammunition Ban in Wetlands, Rejecting Appeal by Firearms Groups

EU Extends Approval Periods for Key Pesticides Amid Assessment Delays

EU Grants 10-Year Union Authorisation for Novadan's Lactic Acid-Based Teat Disinfectants

EU Imposes Stricter Pesticide Residue Limits for Thiacloprid in Food Products

EU One Health Task Force Unveils 2024–2026 Plan for Public Health and Environmental Security

EU Proposes Extended Exemption and Revised Limits for PFOA in Firefighting Foams

EU Rejects Caffeine as a Plant Protection Substance

EU Tightens Biodegradability Standards for Coating Agents and Water Retention Polymers in Fertilisers

EU Tightens Urban Wastewater Treatment Rules to Control Hazardous Substances

EU to End Approval of Metribuzin Over Safety Concerns

EU to Terminate Approvals for Fenpyrazamine and Flumetralin

EU Withdraws Approval for Herbicide Tritosulfuron Amid Unresolved Safety Concerns

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