Nematicides

California DPR Issues Final Denial for MBI-306 EP Pesticide Registration

California DPR finalized the registration denial for the microbial pesticide MBI-306 EP in March 2026 following a registrant withdrawal. This action prevents the legal sale and use of this formulation in California, necessitating a review of alternative market entry paths or product substitutes.

10 Mar 2026, 17:51apps.cdpr.ca.govUnited States

Slovenia Blocks Import of Frozen Strawberries Due to Oxamyl Residue

Slovenian authorities blocked a shipment of frozen strawberries in February 2026 after detecting oxamyl residues exceeding EU maximum residue limits. This enforcement action highlights intensified border surveillance and the significant risk of market access loss for products failing to meet strict chemical safety standards.

5 Mar 2026, 06:46gov.siSloveniaEuropean Union

Canada PMRA Consults On New And Revised MRLs For Fluazaindolizine (PMRL2026-04)

Health Canada is proposing updated residue limits for the pesticide fluazaindolizine across various fruit and vegetable categories through May 2026. Food producers and importers should verify these revised thresholds to maintain market access and ensure compliance for domestic and imported commodities.

5 Mar 2026, 06:28canada.caCanada

Canada PMRA Consults On Fluazaindolizine MRL Changes (PMRL2026-04)

Health Canada is consulting on a proposal to increase and establish new Maximum Residue Limits for the nematicide fluazaindolizine across multiple crop groups through May 2026. These adjustments facilitate expanded agricultural use and market access for treated produce while ensuring compliance with updated dietary risk assessments.

5 Mar 2026, 06:28canada.caCanada

Czech Republic: CARC Publishes Methodology on Testing Plant Essential Oils Against Parasitic Nematodes in Garlic Seed

Czechia has introduced a standardized methodology for testing plant essential oils as bio-based alternatives to synthetic nematicides in agricultural applications. This framework facilitates the development and validation of biopesticides, supporting the strategic shift toward sustainable crop protection and organic farming compliance.

23 Feb 2026, 18:55bezpecnostpotravin.czCzechia

EU EFSA Initiates Article 31 Review of Clove Oil Pesticide Uses at Commission Request

EFSA has initiated a safety review of clove oil pesticide applications to address operator and consumer exposure risks by the end of 2026. The outcome will likely dictate future market access and usage restrictions for botanical actives, necessitating proactive portfolio reviews and exposure mitigation planning.

22 Feb 2026, 17:57open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1723 Authorising Use of a Preparation of Duddingtonia flagrans NCIMB 30336

The European Commission issued a corrigendum in February 2026 regarding the authorization of Duddingtonia flagrans NCIMB 30336 as a feed additive for grazing dairy livestock. Operators should verify that labeling and handling instructions remain aligned with the corrected legal text to ensure continued compliance and user safety through 2034.

16 Feb 2026, 16:42ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA GMO Panel Concludes Safety Of GM Soybean GMB151 × DAS-44406-6 For Import And Processing In The EU

EFSA has issued a positive safety opinion for the import and processing of genetically modified soybean GMB151 × DAS-44406-6. This technical clearance paves the way for formal EU authorization, allowing operators to plan for the inclusion of this herbicide-tolerant variety in food and feed supply chains.

29 Jan 2026, 19:23efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

Amsterdam District Court Fines Company €20,000 For Misuse Of Vydate Plant Protection Product

The Amsterdam District Court has fined a commercial grower €20,000 for violating EU Plant Protection Product Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 through improper application of the insecticide oxamyl. This enforcement action underscores the high legal and financial risks for professional users failing to strictly adhere to authorized label instructions, signaling intensified scrutiny of pesticide application methods.

26 Jan 2026, 20:48deeplink.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

Netherlands District Court Of Amsterdam Convicts For Misuse Of Plant Protection Product Vydate 10G

The District Court of Amsterdam has convicted a company director for the unauthorized application of the plant protection product Vydate 10G in violation of EU Regulation 1107/2009. This ruling underscores the increasing risk of personal liability for executives and the critical necessity of ensuring that operational practices strictly align with authorized label instructions and chemical use conditions.

26 Jan 2026, 14:02deeplink.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

California OEHHA Requests Carcinogenicity Data on Ethoprop for Proposition 65 Delisting Review

California is re-evaluating the carcinogenicity status of ethoprop under Proposition 65 following updated federal assessments that suggest a lower risk profile. A successful delisting would remove mandatory warning and labeling obligations for products containing this substance, reducing compliance burdens and litigation risks in the state.

23 Dec 2025, 15:46oehha.ca.govUnited States

US EPA Registers New Active Ingredients Isocycloseram and Cyclobutrifluram

The US EPA finalized the registration of isocycloseram and cyclobutrifluram in late 2025, authorizing their use as new pesticide active ingredients. These approvals introduce critical tools for resistance management while signaling continued regulatory focus on stringent mitigation measures for pollinator and endangered species protection.

17 Dec 2025, 17:16epa.govUnited States

CRC-21 Reviews Notifications and SHPF Proposals Under Rotterdam Convention

The Rotterdam Convention's Chemical Review Committee has recommended adding six major pesticides to Annex III, initiating the process for global trade restrictions. Companies should anticipate mandatory Prior Informed Consent procedures that will complicate international logistics and potentially limit market access for these substances.

5 Dec 2025, 13:57docs.un.orgGlobal

GB Adopts New Fenamiphos Maximum Residue Levels

Great Britain will lower all maximum residue levels for the pesticide fenamiphos to the limit of quantification effective May 2026. Food producers and importers must ensure supply chain compliance with these near-zero thresholds to avoid product non-compliance and potential market withdrawals.

26 Nov 2025, 08:54content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

Anvisa Opens Public Consultation on Inclusion of Ocimum Gratissimum as Active Ingredient in Brazil's Pesticide and Biocidal Products Monograph List

Brazil is consulting on the inclusion of Ocimum gratissimum as an approved active ingredient for pesticides and biocides through early 2026. This expansion facilitates the market entry of lower-toxicity botanical alternatives while requiring manufacturers to strictly control genotoxic impurities in their formulations.

12 Nov 2025, 16:31eping.wto.orgBrazil

Brazil Opens Consultation on Inclusion of Ocimum Gratissimum as New Active Ingredient in Pesticide Monograph List

Brazil is consulting on the inclusion of Ocimum gratissimum as a new botanical active ingredient for pesticides through January 2026. This proposal signals a continued regulatory shift toward low-toxicity biopesticides, offering manufacturers streamlined market access through exemptions from maximum residue limit requirements.

12 Nov 2025, 15:36eping.wto.orgBrazil

EPA Establishes Cyclobutrifluram Residue Tolerances in Food Crops

The US EPA has finalized new residue tolerances for the pesticide cyclobutrifluram across cotton, lettuce, and soybean crops effective November 2025. This action requires food and agricultural operators to integrate these specific limits into their residue monitoring programs and supply chain compliance protocols.

6 Nov 2025, 10:25federalregister.govUnited States

UK HSE Proposes Revised GB MCL Classification for Nematicide Fosthiazate

The UK Health and Safety Executive has proposed stricter mandatory hazard classifications for the nematicide fosthiazate, introducing new warnings for reproductive toxicity and organ damage. Companies must prepare for significant safety data sheet updates and labelling changes, while noting the UK's specific regulatory divergence from EU toxicity assessments for this substance.

2 Oct 2025, 15:20hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Canada Opens Consultation on Registration of Cyclobutrifluram and Related Products

Health Canada is consulting on the registration of cyclobutrifluram and related pesticide products for use in soybean and lettuce crops through October 2025. Approval would introduce new crop protection options to the Canadian market, requiring manufacturers to align with finalized labeling and application standards for commercialization.

15 Sept 2025, 12:47canada.caCanada

Revised MRL Proposals for Fenamiphos in Great Britain

Great Britain is proposing to lower Maximum Residue Levels for fenamiphos to the limit of quantification for most food commodities by May 2026. This regulatory divergence from international standards necessitates immediate supply chain reviews for food importers to ensure compliance with stricter GB-specific residue limits.

17 Jul 2025, 14:38eping.wto.orgUnited Kingdom