Insecticides

ECHA Launches Consultation on Hexaflumuron as Candidate for Substitution Under BPR

ECHA has launched a public consultation (closing June 8, 2026) on hexaflumuron as a candidate for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation. This designation signals a likely phase-out or restricted approval for PT 18 insecticides, requiring industry to provide evidence for derogations or transition to alternative substances.

8 Apr 2026, 16:01echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Publishes B-Risk Video Tutorials for Bee Risk Assessment Under BPR

ECHA has released a comprehensive video tutorial series for the B-Risk calculator to standardize bee risk assessments under the Biocidal Products Regulation. Biocide manufacturers should adopt these standardized assessment methods to minimize dossier rejection risks and ensure alignment with ECHA’s evolving environmental safety expectations.

8 Apr 2026, 15:56echa.europa.euEuropean Union

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

Great Britain: HSE Agency Opinion Proposes Skin Sens. 1B Classification for Thermally Treated Garlic Juice

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed a new mandatory classification for thermally treated garlic juice as a Skin Sensitiser (Category 1B) under GB CLP. This alignment with EU standards will trigger mandatory label and safety data sheet updates and may restrict the authorization of amateur-use biocidal products.

3 Apr 2026, 18:00hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Japan Opens Public Comment on CSCL Class I Listing of LC-PFCAs, PFCA-Related Substances, Chlorpyrifos and MCCPs

Japan is consulting on the designation of LC-PFCAs, chlorpyrifos, and MCCPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, targeting a full ban by November 2026. Businesses must identify these substances in global supply chains to mitigate the risk of imminent import prohibitions on both chemical mixtures and finished articles.

2 Apr 2026, 16:56public-comment.e-gov.go.jpJapan

Great Britain Issues Non-Approval Decisions For Biocidal Active Substances Under GB BPR

GB ministers have confirmed the non-approval of several biocidal active substances, including DBNPA and silver nitrate, effective April 1, 2026. Businesses must phase out treated articles by September 2026 and remove biocidal products from the market by April 2027 to avoid enforcement action.

1 Apr 2026, 18:47hse.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 Commission Confirms Siltac Is a Plant Protection Product Requiring Authorisation Under Regulation 1107/2009

The European Commission confirmed in March 2026 that products acting via physical mechanisms, such as Siltac, are classified as Plant Protection Products (PPPs) under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Manufacturers must now secure full PPP authorizations for continued market access, ending the use of non-PPP regulatory pathways for siloxane-based insect control.

31 Mar 2026, 21:29europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Italy: Autonomous Province of Bolzano Bans Bee-Harmful Pesticides During Flowering for Apple Varieties

The Autonomous Province of Bolzano has implemented a ban on 15 bee-harmful active substances in plant protection products during the flowering of specific apple varieties, effective March 25, 2026. Agricultural operators must adjust pest management schedules and substance selection to ensure compliance with localized pollinator protection mandates and seasonal application windows.

31 Mar 2026, 19:38agricoltura.provincia.bz.itItaly

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

EU EFSA Registers Pyriproxyfen MRL Application for Strawberries (EFSA-Q-2026-00184)

EFSA has commenced the risk assessment for a proposed modification to the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for pyriproxyfen in strawberries. This signals potential future changes to residue limits, requiring food supply chain actors to track the assessment for impacts on product compliance and market access.

31 Mar 2026, 18:40open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

GB Notifies WTO of Proposed GB MRLs for Indoxacarb

Great Britain is proposing stricter Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for indoxacarb across food and feed commodities following the pesticide's non-approval. Stakeholders should prepare for tighter compliance thresholds and potential market access challenges as GB aligns its residue limits with the substance's phase-out.

29 Mar 2026, 18:54docs.wto.orgUnited Kingdom

Netherlands: PAN Netherlands Objects To Ctgb Extension Of Gazelle (Acetamiprid) Authorisation To 2034

PAN Netherlands has formally challenged the Dutch regulator's (Ctgb) decision to extend the authorization of the insecticide Gazelle (acetamiprid) through 2034. This legal action increases the risk of market withdrawal or significantly restricted use conditions for acetamiprid-based products if the regulator is forced to re-evaluate based on newer pollinator safety data.

29 Mar 2026, 17:39pan-netherlands.orgNetherlandsEuropean Union

EFSA Publishes Consultation Outcome on Cypermethrin Risk Assessment Under EU Pesticides Regulation

EFSA has published a technical report updating the risk assessment for the insecticide cypermethrin following a review of confirmatory data. This updated evidence base will inform future EU risk-management decisions, potentially leading to revised use conditions or restrictions for products containing this substance.

29 Mar 2026, 05:43efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

Italy (Calabria): Regional Plant Health Service Confirms Emergency Derogation for Plant Protection Product EFFICON 2026 Containing Dimpropyridaz

Calabria has granted an emergency derogation for the insecticide EFFICON 2026 (dimpropyridaz), allowing its use on specific fruit and wine crops until June 28, 2026. Agricultural operators must ensure immediate compliance with specific ministerial use conditions and risk-mitigation measures to maintain regional market access during this window.

28 Mar 2026, 20:35regione.calabria.itItalyIT_78

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

UK Government Written Answer on Environmental Quality Standards for Fipronil and Imidacloprid

UK Government confirms that future Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for fipronil and imidacloprid will be integrated into broader water quality reforms and pharmaceutical roadmaps. Companies should anticipate stricter aquatic toxicity targets and potential priority substance designations as part of the upcoming "once in a generation" water policy overhaul.

28 Mar 2026, 20:27qna.files.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

France – Nouvelle-Aquitaine BSV Signals Reduced Sensitivity to Flonicamide in Apple and Pear Surveillance

French regional authorities reported laboratory-confirmed sensitivity shifts for flonicamide in apple and pear orchards in March 2026. This signals potential future efficacy loss and increased regulatory scrutiny, requiring manufacturers and growers to prioritize resistance management and biocontrol alternatives.

28 Mar 2026, 20:27opusv2-prod.chambres-agriculture.frFrance

US EPA Announces NovoFly GE Screwworm Biopesticide Registration Application and Section 18 Emergency Exemption

The US EPA is reviewing a registration application and emergency exemption for NovoFly, a novel genetically engineered biopesticide, with comments due by April 26, 2026. This signals a move toward large-scale deployment of GE insect technology, requiring stakeholders to monitor evolving biopesticide approval pathways and environmental impact standards.

28 Mar 2026, 16:32public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

California DPR Proposes Pesticide Registration Amendment for Exirel (Cyantraniliprole) — AME-2502412

California proposes expanding the authorized uses of cyantraniliprole-based insecticide Exirel to include papaya, greenhouse lettuce, and various herbs and spices. This expansion offers broader market access for the product, requiring stakeholders to monitor final approval for updated labeling and application compliance.

28 Mar 2026, 16:23apps.cdpr.ca.govUnited States