Nematicides

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

California DPR finalized the denial of registration for the microbial pesticide MBI-306 EP in March 2026 following a registrant withdrawal. This decision prevents the legal sale and application of this specific formulation in California, signaling a stop to its current market entry path.

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

Slovenia Blocks Import of Frozen Strawberries Due to Oxamyl Residue

Slovenia blocked the import of Egyptian frozen strawberries in February 2026 after detecting oxamyl residues exceeding legal limits. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for rigorous pesticide residue screening in global supply chains to prevent market access disruptions and ensure compliance with EU food safety standards.

5 Mar 2026, 06:46gov.siSloveniaEuropean Union

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

Health Canada is consulting on new and increased Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the nematicide fluazaindolizine through May 2026. Stakeholders should assess these revised thresholds to ensure continued compliance and market access for affected domestic and imported agricultural 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 (MRLs) for the nematicide fluazaindolizine across several crop groups through May 12, 2026. The proposed changes facilitate expanded agricultural use and market access for treated produce while ensuring alignment 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 published a new technical methodology for testing plant essential oils as bio-based alternatives to synthetic nematicides. This development supports the transition to sustainable agricultural inputs and provides a standardized framework for validating the efficacy of biopesticide substitutes.

23 Feb 2026, 18:55bezpecnostpotravin.czCzechia

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

EFSA has initiated a comprehensive safety review of clove oil pesticide uses to reconcile conflicting data and address operator and consumer risks by late 2026. This assessment will shape future market access and application restrictions for botanical actives, necessitating a review of product portfolios and exposure mitigation strategies.

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 GM soybean GMB151 × DAS-44406-6, clearing a major technical hurdle for its import and use in EU food and feed markets. This development signals upcoming regulatory authorization, allowing businesses to integrate this multi-herbicide tolerant variety into their agricultural 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 misuse of the plant protection product Vydate 10G, citing a breach of Article 55 of EU Regulation 1107/2009. This judgment reinforces that strict adherence to authorized use instructions and label conditions is a mandatory compliance requirement, with personal liability for directors who direct or permit unlawful application practices.

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

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

California's OEHHA has initiated a data call-in for ethoprop (ethoprophos) to support a formal review of its carcinogenicity status under Proposition 65, with submissions due by February 2, 2026. This review follows a revised US EPA assessment and could lead to the substance's delisting, potentially removing future labeling and warning obligations for products containing this pesticide in the California market.

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 in agricultural and pest control applications. These approvals introduce new chemistry for resistance management while mandating specific labeling and mitigation measures to address pollinator and endangered species risks.

17 Dec 2025, 17:16epa.govUnited States

CRC-21 Reviews Notifications and SHPF Proposals Under Rotterdam Convention

The Rotterdam Convention's Chemical Review Committee (CRC-21) recommended listing six pesticides, including chlorothalonil and dichlorvos, in Annex III for international trade control. Businesses should prepare for mandatory Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedures, which will restrict global market access and increase administrative burdens for these substances.

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

GB Adopts New Fenamiphos Maximum Residue Levels

Great Britain will reduce all maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the pesticide fenamiphos to the limit of quantification effective May 14, 2026. Importers and food producers must verify supply chain compliance with these near-zero thresholds to mitigate risks of product non-compliance and market withdrawal.

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’s ANVISA is consulting on adding Ocimum gratissimum (clove basil) to its approved active ingredients list for pesticides and biocides through January 3, 2026. This provides a lower-toxicity botanical alternative for nematicidal and disinfectant products, though manufacturers must address potential genotoxic impurities like methyl eugenol 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 adding Ocimum gratissimum to its pesticide monograph list as a new botanical active ingredient through January 2026. The proposal reflects a growing regulatory preference for low-toxicity biopesticides, potentially reducing compliance burdens for manufacturers through exemptions from maximum residue limits.

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

EPA Establishes Cyclobutrifluram Residue Tolerances in Food Crops

The US EPA has established new residue tolerances for the pesticide cyclobutrifluram on cotton, lettuce, and soybean crops, effective November 5, 2025. This regulatory clearance supports the introduction of new crop protection tools and requires food supply chain operators to update compliance testing for these commodities.

6 Nov 2025, 10:25federalregister.govUnited States

UK HSE Proposes Revised GB MCL Classification for Nematicide Fosthiazate

The UK HSE has proposed a revised mandatory classification for the nematicide fosthiazate, introducing stricter hazard ratings for reproductive toxicity, lactation, and systemic organ damage. Businesses should prepare for updated labelling and safety data sheet requirements, noting the UK's divergence from EU RAC opinions on specific reproductive toxicity levels.

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

Canada Opens Consultation on Registration of Cyclobutrifluram and Related Products

Health Canada is consulting on the proposed registration of cyclobutrifluram and related pesticide products through October 2025. Approval would expand market access for new crop protection solutions in the soybean and lettuce sectors, requiring manufacturers to prepare for finalized use and labeling requirements.

15 Sept 2025, 12:47canada.caCanada

Revised MRL Proposals for Fenamiphos in Great Britain

Great Britain is proposing to lower Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for fenamiphos to the limit of quantification for most food products by May 2026. The decision to diverge from international Codex standards for several crops signals a tightening regulatory environment, requiring immediate supply chain audits for importers.

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