Fungicides

New Zealand EPA Approves Vibrance Premium Fungicide Seed Treatment for Potatoes

In early April 2026, the New Zealand EPA approved Syngenta’s Vibrance Premium seed-treatment fungicide for potatoes under the HSNO Act, introducing the new active ingredient sedaxane alongside fludioxonil under approval HSR101719 with strict environmental and groundwater-related controls. For crop-protection suppliers and potato growers, this creates a new control option with a distinct mode of action but also tight professional‑use, rate, sowing-frequency and groundwater-management conditions that must be built into stewardship, labeling, and operational practices pending separate Ministry for Primary Industries approval.

10 Apr 2026, 15:43epa.govt.nzNew Zealand

Sweden (KemI) Approves New Plant Protection Products and Updates Conditions (Q1 2026)

Sweden's KemI has issued Q1 2026 decisions for plant protection products, including 10 new approvals and mandatory phase-outs for fenpropidin-based registrations. Companies must prioritize ATP 22 labeling updates by May 1, 2026, and manage inventory transitions to avoid non-compliance after the May 31 use-up deadline.

3 Apr 2026, 18:16kemi.seSweden

GB CLP Agency Opinion Proposes Revised Mandatory Classification for Tebuconazole

The UK HSE has proposed a stricter mandatory classification for the fungicide tebuconazole, notably upgrading it to a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. This change will likely trigger market exits for amateur-use biocidal and plant protection products and requires industrial users to prepare for significant labeling and safety data sheet updates.

3 Apr 2026, 17:58hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Norway Consults on Amendments to Biocides Regulation to Implement New EU Active-Substance Decisions

Norway is consulting on aligning its Biocides Regulation with recent EU decisions, extending approvals for several active substances while setting a September 2026 phase-out for etofenprox. Impacted businesses must prepare for the etofenprox withdrawal and note new authorization deadlines for formaldehyde-releasers to maintain market access for biocidal products and treated articles.

1 Apr 2026, 14:17hss.miljodirektoratet.noNorway

EU EFSA Peer Review on Flutianil Water-Treatment Confirmatory Information

EFSA has initiated a peer review of confirmatory data regarding water treatment processes for the pesticide active substance Flutianil. The outcome will likely influence future approval conditions and risk management requirements for Flutianil-based plant protection products.

31 Mar 2026, 18:37open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

France Adopts Arrêté AGRG2608132A Granting Temporary Derogation For Unmanned Aerial Spraying In Aude, Gard, Hérault And Pyrénées-Orientales

France has authorized a temporary derogation for drone-based fungicide application in flood-impacted regions, effective until April 30, 2026. This highlights a shift toward technology-enabled emergency response in agriculture, necessitating strict adherence to operational drift controls and safety buffer zones.

29 Mar 2026, 06:22legifrance.gouv.frFrance

Spain Senate Agriculture Commission Debates Shortages of Plant Protection Actives and Exceptional Authorisations

Spanish Senate hearing highlights intense political pressure to expand emergency authorizations for plant protection products amid critical substance shortages (March 2026). This signals a potential shift toward more flexible market access in Spain for substances like mancozeb and flufenacet to protect agricultural competitiveness.

28 Mar 2026, 20:37senado.esSpainEuropean Union

Japan Launches Re-evaluation of 41 Pesticide Active Ingredients (MAFF Notice No. 433)

Japan's MAFF has designated 41 pesticide active ingredients for formal re-evaluation, with dossier submission windows staggered between April 2028 and March 2029. Registrants must prepare comprehensive technical data and 15-year literature reviews to maintain market access, as outcomes may lead to registration revisions or revocations.

28 Mar 2026, 20:30kanpo.go.jpJapan

US EPA Issues Voluntary Cancellation Order for Two Pesticide Registrations

The US EPA has finalized the voluntary cancellation of specific pesticide registrations containing chlorothalonil and propiconazole, effective March 27, 2026. Impacted firms should execute inventory exit strategies before the March 2027 sell-through deadline and identify alternative chemical solutions for affected applications.

28 Mar 2026, 16:35public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

Switzerland FSVO General Order Authorises Temporary Import of Treated Oilseed Pumpkin Seeds

Switzerland has authorized the temporary import of oilseed pumpkin seeds treated with specific fungicides, effective until December 31, 2026. Importers must strictly adhere to mandated labeling, PPE, and soil-incorporation requirements to ensure compliance during this derogation period.

27 Mar 2026, 20:02fedlex.admin.chSwitzerland

Japan Partially Amends Pesticide Registration Standards Related to Water Pollution

Japan updated its water pollution standards for pesticide registration on March 24, 2026, significantly tightening limits for chlorthal-dimethyl and adding new substances. Companies must verify that active substance profiles in their pesticide portfolios meet these stricter environmental criteria to ensure continued registration and market access.

27 Mar 2026, 16:20kanpo.go.jpJapan

EU Mandate to EFSA for Peer Review of Cyazofamid Endocrine Disruption Data (EFSA-Q-2025-00577)

EFSA has initiated a peer review of confirmatory endocrine disruption data for the fungicide cyazofamid, with a technical outcome expected by September 2026. The findings will be critical in determining the substance's long-term regulatory standing and could lead to future restrictions or non-renewal of its EU authorization.

27 Mar 2026, 08:27open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU General Court Partially Annuls Commission Decision On Access To Mancozeb And Cypermethrin Documents

The EU General Court has partially annulled a Commission decision to withhold documents regarding the approval status of mancozeb and cypermethrin, ruling that Member State voting records and positions in comitology committees must generally be public. This judgment increases transparency in the pesticide approval process, making it harder for the Commission to shield Member State deliberations from public and NGO scrutiny during substance renewals.

27 Mar 2026, 08:25eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Ctgb Updates Biocide and Plant Protection Product Authorisations

The Dutch Ctgb has updated the authorisation status for several biocidal and plant protection products, including new registrations for insecticides and extensions for various herbicides and fungicides. Companies should audit their portfolios against these revised expiry dates and withdrawal schedules to ensure continued market access and manage the phase-out of specific active substances.

27 Mar 2026, 08:10zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

California Assembly Proposes PFAS Pesticide Phase-Out by 2035 (AB 1603)

California is advancing legislation to phase out all pesticides containing intentionally added PFAS by 2035, with mandatory labeling and restricted-material controls beginning in 2028. This proposal forces a strategic shift toward PFAS-free formulations and introduces significant new compliance burdens for manufacturers and distributors operating in the California market.

27 Mar 2026, 07:56leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

GB HSE Announces Upcoming Biocidal Active Substance Expiry Dates Under GB BPR

The UK HSE has confirmed expiry dates for several biocidal active substances, including clothianidin and folpet, between June 2026 and June 2027. Impacted businesses must initiate phase-out plans for biocidal products and treated articles to ensure compliance and prevent market access disruptions in Great Britain.

27 Mar 2026, 07:45content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

UK Parliament Written Answer on SPS Negotiations and Four GB-Approved Pesticides

The UK Government is assessing the impact of potential pesticide restrictions on the agricultural sector as part of ongoing UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) negotiations. Businesses should monitor these talks closely, as alignment with EU standards could lead to the withdrawal of active substances currently approved in Great Britain but not in the EU.

26 Mar 2026, 11:49questions-statements.parliament.ukUnited KingdomEuropean Union

Estonia Updates PMAIS Register of Plant Protection Products

Estonia has updated its plant protection product register, confirming the authorization of the fungicide Aliette until October 2027. Affected businesses must align Estonian distribution and inventory planning with these confirmed administrative expiry dates to ensure continuous compliance.

26 Mar 2026, 11:18portaal.agri.eeEstonia

EFSA Peer Review: Request to Finalise Reporting Table on Fenpicoxamid Water-Treatment Confirmatory Information (EFSA-Q-2026-00167)

EFSA has advanced the peer review of fenpicoxamid, confirming the admissibility of data regarding water treatment processes. Successful completion of this technical review is essential for the continued authorization and regulatory stability of products containing this active substance.

24 Mar 2026, 11:32open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Pesticides Peer Review to Finalise Water-Treatment Confirmatory Information for Isofetamid

EFSA has commenced a peer review to evaluate the impact of water-treatment processes on isofetamid residues as part of the substance's ongoing renewal procedure. This assessment is a critical precursor to determining future Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) and market access conditions for plant protection products containing the fungicide.

24 Mar 2026, 11:27open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union