Fungicides

France – Nouvelle-Aquitaine Issues Apple BSV Nord Bulletin No. 12 on Disease and Resistance Monitoring

France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional chamber of agriculture has issued BSV Pommier Nord bulletin no. 12 for 19 May 2026, summarising apple disease and pest pressure together with national surveillance of fungicide and insecticide resistance. For plant-protection and stewardship teams, the bulletin signals emerging flonicamid sensitivity drift and ongoing DGAL ENI monitoring of dodine and dithianon efficacy, shaping resistance-management strategies and informing future regulatory scrutiny.

20 May 2026, 19:54opusv2-prod.chambres-agriculture.frFrance

EU Eurostat Updates Pesticide Sales Dataset (tai02) for 2013–2024

Eurostat has updated its EU pesticide sales dataset (tai02) in May 2026, providing harmonised 2013–2024 volumes of plant protection products sold across EU27, Switzerland and Norway. These official statistics give manufacturers and agricultural supply chains better insight into demand and use trends, supporting compliance planning under EU plant protection rules and informing future policy debates on pesticide reduction.

20 May 2026, 19:20ec.europa.euEuropean UnionSwitzerlandNorway

EU ECHA Updates AS-RNL Expressions Of Interest List For Biocidal Active Substance Renewals (Prepared 04 May 2026)

ECHA has refreshed its “expressions of interest” list for Biocidal Products Regulation active substance renewals, publishing a version prepared as of 04 May 2026 that shows which active substance/product-type combinations have sponsors, which do not, and the associated renewal deadlines over the next several years. This update gives manufacturers and authorisation holders a clearer forward view of which biocidal actives remain supported, where no renewal interest is recorded, and when key renewal windows close, informing decisions on joint dossiers, portfolio prioritisation, and substitution planning.

11 May 2026, 12:02echa.europa.euEuropean Union

US EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Fungicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species

In May 2026 the US Environmental Protection Agency released a draft Fungicide Strategy and opened a 60-day public consultation on how to better protect endangered and threatened species while maintaining effective fungicide tools for agriculture. This framework will shape future fungicide registration and mitigation decisions under FIFRA and the Endangered Species Act, so pesticide registrants, growers, and supply-chain partners should assess potential impacts and engage early via comments and the May stakeholder webinar.

6 May 2026, 19:28epa.govUnited States

Northern Ireland: HSE Flags Postponed EU BPR Active Substance Expiry Dates

HSE has alerted Northern Ireland biocides stakeholders that EU Commission decisions have postponed the EU BPR approval expiry dates for five active substances, extending them from mid‑2026 into 2027 and 2028. This gives NI authorisation holders more time to renew or adjust biocidal product authorisations for permethrin, tebuconazole, Bacillus sphaericus ABTS1743, propan‑2‑ol and alpha‑cypermethrin, but renewal strategies and portfolio plans should now be aligned with the new approval end dates.

30 Apr 2026, 06:43eur-lex.europa.euUnited Kingdom

ECHA Publishes Final Draft Agenda For RAC-77 CLH WG Meeting (27–28 April 2026)

In April 2026 ECHA published the final draft agenda for the RAC-77 Working Group on Harmonised Classification and Labelling, confirming a 27–28 April virtual meeting to review EU harmonised classifications for 11 substances including trifluoroacetic acid, bromuconazole, fenazaquin, propyl paraben, carvone, spearmint oil and resorcinol. This signals that RAC opinions on these substances are advancing, so companies using them in the EU should closely monitor the meeting outcome and prepare for potentially tighter CLP hazard classes that could drive new labelling, SDS and risk-management obligations.

29 Apr 2026, 06:48echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Circulates Draft Annex V MRLs for Benomyl, Carbendazim and Thiophanate-Methyl Under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

In April 2026 the European Commission sent the Council an Excel Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 setting out proposed maximum residue levels for the fungicides benomyl, carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl in specific food and feed products. This signals that EU pesticide residue limits for these actives are under active revision; crop protection and food businesses should track the annex and subsequent legislation to understand future limits, product impacts, and trade risks.

28 Apr 2026, 16:20data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Switzerland Grants Emergency Authorisation For Fungicide Propulse On Fodder Beet

Switzerland’s Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs has granted a temporary emergency authorisation for the fungicide Propulse (fluopyram + prothioconazole) on fodder beet until 31 October 2026. This opens a short window for Swiss growers and Bayer to use the product against Cercospora and Ramularia under strict use, buffer, worker-protection, and feed restrictions, requiring careful planning and communication along the supply chain.

17 Apr 2026, 13:25fedlex.data.admin.chSwitzerland

New Zealand EPA Approves Vibrance Premium Fungicide Seed Treatment for Potatoes

The New Zealand EPA has approved the fungicide Vibrance Premium for potato seed treatment, introducing the active ingredient sedaxane under strict environmental and operational controls. Businesses must now align stewardship and labeling with rigorous groundwater and application constraints while awaiting secondary market access approval from the Ministry for Primary Industries.

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

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

Sweden has finalized Q1 2026 plant protection product decisions, introducing ten new approvals and initiating phase-outs for specific fenpropidin-based registrations. Operators must transition to new ATP 22-compliant labeling by May 2026 and clear existing stocks of legacy-registered products before the end-of-May use-up deadline.

3 Apr 2026, 18:16kemi.seSweden

GB CLP Agency Opinion Proposes Revised Mandatory Classification for Tebuconazole

The UK Health and Safety Executive has proposed upgrading the mandatory classification of the fungicide tebuconazole to a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. This reclassification will likely force the withdrawal of amateur-use biocidal and plant protection products and requires industrial users to prepare for significant labeling and safety data sheet revisions.

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

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

Norway is aligning its Biocides Regulation with EU decisions, extending several substance approvals while setting a September 2026 phase-out for etofenprox. Companies must manage the withdrawal of etofenprox-treated articles and meet new 2027 authorization deadlines for formaldehyde-releasers to maintain Norwegian market access.

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. This assessment will likely determine future EU approval conditions and risk management requirements for flutianil-based 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 emergency drone-based fungicide application in flood-impacted regions through April 2026. This signals a pragmatic shift toward technology-enabled emergency response in agriculture, requiring 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

The Spanish Senate is pressuring the government to increase emergency authorizations for plant protection products to address critical active substance shortages. Producers should anticipate potential shifts in Spanish market access for restricted substances as the government balances EU regulatory compliance with agricultural competitiveness.

28 Mar 2026, 20:37senado.esSpainEuropean Union

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

Japan has designated 41 pesticide active ingredients for formal re-evaluation with staggered dossier submission windows beginning in April 2028. Companies must initiate technical data compilation and 15-year literature reviews to defend existing registrations and ensure continued market access.

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 2026. Impacted firms must coordinate inventory depletion before the March 2027 sell-through deadline and identify alternative chemical solutions to maintain compliance and market access.

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

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

Switzerland has granted a temporary derogation allowing the import of oilseed pumpkin seeds treated with specific fungicides through December 2026. Businesses must implement rigorous labeling and handling protocols to comply with strict safety and environmental conditions attached to this market access.

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

Japan Partially Amends Pesticide Registration Standards Related to Water Pollution

Japan implemented stricter water pollution standards for pesticide registration in March 2026, notably reducing the limit for chlorthal-dimethyl by tenfold. Companies must audit their pesticide portfolios against these updated environmental criteria to mitigate registration risks and ensure continued compliance for both new and existing products.

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, targeting a technical conclusion by September 2026. This assessment will directly influence the long-term regulatory viability of the substance and may lead to phase-outs or strict usage restrictions across the EU.

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