Herbicides

SPRINT Study Finds Widespread Human And Animal Exposure To Glyphosate And AMPA In Europe And Argentina

A major EU-funded study (April 2026) reveals that human and animal exposure to glyphosate is significantly more widespread than previously estimated through traditional monitoring methods. This evidence of ubiquitous exposure is likely to intensify regulatory scrutiny and could lead to more conservative risk assessments for glyphosate-based products.

9 Apr 2026, 14:05sprint-h2020.euEuropean UnionArgentinaSpainFranceNetherlandsPortugalCroatiaCzechia

US District Court (N.D. California) Grants Remand, Denies Fees in Roundup Case Surette v. Monsanto

A US District Court has remanded a Roundup product liability case to California state court, rejecting federal jurisdiction over claims involving local distributors. This shift highlights the ongoing risk of fragmented litigation in state courts, which can complicate defense strategies and increase liability exposure for chemical manufacturers and their supply chain partners.

9 Apr 2026, 10:26govinfo.govUnited States

Global Public Health Experts Issue Seattle Statement Urging Stricter Glyphosate Regulation

Global health experts have issued the Seattle Statement calling for stricter regulation or elimination of glyphosate due to systemic health risks. This intensifies pressure on regulators to overhaul pesticide risk assessments and signals heightened litigation and market access risks for glyphosate-based products.

3 Apr 2026, 18:34deohs.washington.eduGlobalUnited States

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

EFSA Peer Review of Isoxaflutole Endocrine-Disruptor Confirmatory Data Under Regulation 844/2012

EFSA has commenced a peer review of confirmatory endocrine-disrupting data for isoxaflutole following the receipt of an evaluation report in March 2026. This assessment is a critical hurdle for the herbicide's renewal, as confirmed endocrine-disrupting properties could lead to severe use restrictions or the loss of EU market authorization.

3 Apr 2026, 09:52open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU EFSA Opens Peer Review of Pesticide Active Substance Tri-allate

EFSA has commenced the peer review for the renewal of the herbicide Tri-allate following the submission of the assessment report in March 2026. This process will determine the long-term regulatory status and potential use restrictions for Tri-allate-based products within the EU market.

1 Apr 2026, 18:46open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan MAFF Registers Three Pesticides in Kanpō Issue No. 1671

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) officially registered three new pesticide formulations in March 2026 under the Pesticide Control Act. These approvals grant market access for specific herbicide and insecticide products, signaling the latest authorized chemistries for the Japanese agricultural sector.

31 Mar 2026, 19:38kanpo.go.jpJapan

Wisconsin DNR Sets Hearing on Proposed Aquatic Plant Management Rule WY-20-23

Wisconsin is modernizing its aquatic plant management framework (WY-20-23), introducing stricter application limits and integrated pest management requirements by January 2028. Impacted operators must budget for increased permit fees and adapt to new operational constraints, including a 10 lb/acre cap on copper sulfate applications.

31 Mar 2026, 18:37dnr.wisconsin.govUnited States

France: Versailles Appeals Court Annuls Kyléo Glyphosate/2,4‑D Herbicide Marketing Authorisation

The Versailles Administrative Court of Appeal has annulled the marketing authorisation renewal for the herbicide Kyléo (glyphosate + 2,4-D), citing insufficient assessment of biodiversity risks. This ruling reinforces that French authorities must explicitly evaluate impacts on non-target species for glyphosate products, even in the absence of harmonised EU assessment methods, increasing litigation risk for existing approvals.

29 Mar 2026, 19:28legifrance.gouv.frFranceEuropean Union

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

Calabria Confirms Emergency Use Derogation for Plant Protection Product Aura 2026 (Profoxydim) on Rice

Calabria has authorized the emergency use of the herbicide Aura 2026 (profoxydim) for rice cultivation from April to July 2026. This time-limited derogation provides critical weed management options for growers but requires strict adherence to regional application windows and national safety protocols.

28 Mar 2026, 20:35regione.calabria.itItaly

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

Germany: Lower Saxony Opens 2026 EEA Applications Under ‘Niedersächsischer Weg’ Nature Protection Scheme

Lower Saxony has opened the 2026 application period for the EEA compensation scheme, providing financial offsets for agricultural restrictions in protected areas until 15 May 2026. This scheme reinforces the shift toward stricter pesticide and herbicide bans in sensitive zones, requiring operators to align land management with biodiversity targets to secure funding.

28 Mar 2026, 17:01ml.niedersachsen.deGermany

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

Germany: BVL Amends Authorisation of Metida Plus 250 SC (Isoxaflutole)

Germany's BVL has amended the authorisation for the herbicide Metida Plus 250 SC, introducing stricter groundwater protection measures for the active substance isoxaflutole. Businesses must revise field application protocols to comply with new two-year non-use intervals and cumulative dose caps, affecting crop rotation and product lifecycle management.

28 Mar 2026, 09:35bvl.bund.deGermany

EFSA Call for Toxicological Data on MRLs for Seven Non-Approved Pesticide Active Substances (Second Batch)

EFSA has initiated a call for toxicological data on seven non-approved pesticide substances to support a targeted review of Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). Proactive data submission by May 2026 is critical to defending current residue limits and mitigating the risk of future market access restrictions for food and feed products.

28 Mar 2026, 09:34efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

New Zealand EPA Approves Trifix Herbicide for Professional Use on Fodder Beet

The New Zealand EPA has approved Trifix Herbicide (triflusulfuron-methyl) for professional use on fodder beet, effective February 2026. Operators must secure additional MPI registration and implement strict environmental buffer zones, noting the active ingredient's recent non-renewal in the European Union.

27 Mar 2026, 19:55epa.govt.nzNew Zealand

Calabria Region Approves 2026 Integrated Production Disciplinari for Plant Protection

Calabria has approved its 2026 Integrated Production Disciplinari, updating regional standards for pest and weed management. Agricultural operators must align their plant protection strategies with these updated technical specifications to maintain compliance with integrated production frameworks.

27 Mar 2026, 18:43regione.calabria.itItaly

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 EFSA Extends Risk Assessment Deadline for Mecoprop-P Peer Review (EFSA-Q-2022-00620)

EFSA has extended the risk assessment deadline for the peer review of the herbicide mecoprop-P to May 30, 2026. This delay defers potential regulatory shifts, providing temporary certainty for existing product portfolios while the safety profile remains under evaluation.

27 Mar 2026, 08:26open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union