Rodenticides

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

Canada PMRA Opens Consultation on Cholecalciferol Rodent Baits (PRD2026-06)

Health Canada is consulting on the proposed registration of cholecalciferol-based rodenticides for commercial and domestic use through April 2026. Future market access will require compliance with strict risk-mitigation standards, specifically mandatory tamper-resistant bait stations and enhanced user-safety labeling.

1 Apr 2026, 08:49canada.caCanada

New York Assembly Bill A10750 Would Restrict Anticoagulant Rodenticide Sales and Use Near Wildlife Habitats

New York introduced the RAPTORS Act in March 2026, proposing strict sale and use restrictions on first- and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. If enacted, companies must transition to professional-only distribution models and comply with 500-foot exclusion zones around wildlife habitats, increasing operational complexity for pest management.

29 Mar 2026, 18:59assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

Germany: Agrarministerkonferenz Backs Fertiliser Law Overhaul and Sets Conditions for Implementing EU Restoration Regulation

German agriculture ministers have called for a fundamental overhaul of fertilizer laws and faster plant-protection product approvals to reduce bureaucracy and maintain competitiveness. Businesses should prepare for potential shifts in national implementation of EU nature restoration and plant health rules, with a focus on voluntary measures and streamlined qualification requirements.

24 Mar 2026, 13:49schleswig-holstein.deGermanyEuropean Union

New Zealand EPA Publishes Q2 2025–26 Hazardous Substances Application Performance Report

New Zealand has revoked approvals for the herbicide chlorthal-dimethyl (DCPA) and advanced its reassessment pipeline for high-concern pesticide groups. Impacted firms must finalize DCPA disposal by June 2026 and anticipate further regulatory tightening for synthetic pyrethroids and neonicotinoids.

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

EU Commission Postpones Expiry of Alphachloralose Biocidal Approval (PT 14)

The European Commission has postponed the expiry date for the approval of alphachloralose in PT 14 biocidal products (rodenticides) under the BPR. This extension ensures continued market access for existing products while the renewal evaluation is finalized, requiring companies to update compliance timelines once the specific new expiry date is confirmed.

19 Mar 2026, 10:14ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Schleswig-Holstein Agriculture Ministry Proposes Bureaucracy Reduction on Rodenticide Use, Plant Passports and Pesticide Approvals

Schleswig-Holstein is advocating for simplified rodenticide certification and faster pesticide approvals ahead of stricter EU biocide rules in July 2027. This push for administrative relief and mutual recognition of qualifications could reduce compliance costs and operational hurdles for agricultural chemical users.

18 Mar 2026, 16:03schleswig-holstein.deGermanyEuropean Union

Swedish Chemicals Agency Reports Widespread Illegal Pesticides Sold via Dropshipping

The Swedish Chemicals Agency has identified widespread non-compliance in online pesticide sales, with a specific enforcement focus on the dropshipping business model. Businesses must verify national authorizations and local language labeling for all chemical products sold in Sweden to mitigate the risk of criminal referrals and immediate market bans.

17 Mar 2026, 20:19kemi.seSweden

Massachusetts Bill H.5247 – Authorising the Town of Maynard To Prohibit or Restrict Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides

Massachusetts is advancing legislation (H.5247) to authorize the town of Maynard to prohibit or restrict the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. This move toward municipal-level chemical governance suggests a fragmented regulatory landscape where local bans may supersede state-wide pesticide standards.

14 Mar 2026, 08:34malegislature.govUnited States

California DPR Lists CYKILL Rodenticide Bait (Bromethalin) for Evaluation (PRO-2402197)

California DPR has initiated the evaluation of CYKILL Rodenticide Bait (Bromethalin) for Section 3 registration as of March 2026. This review signals potential shifts in the availability of vertebrate control products, requiring manufacturers to monitor registration outcomes for impacts on market access and labeling compliance.

14 Mar 2026, 08:25content.govdelivery.comUnited States

Massachusetts Bill H.5217 on Anticoagulant Rodenticides Reported Favourably and Referred to House Ways and Means

Massachusetts is advancing legislation (H.5217) to ban the routine registration and use of anticoagulant rodenticides, effective January 1, 2028. Companies must prepare for a transition to emergency-only use and stricter integrated pest management (IPM) requirements as routine market access for these substances is phased out.

14 Mar 2026, 08:22malegislature.govUnited States

California DPR Announces Ongoing Ecosystem Monitoring Research Funding

California's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has established permanent funding for ecosystem monitoring research to track pesticide movement and environmental impacts. This shift toward continuous data collection signals more rigorous, evidence-based registration reviews and potential new restrictions based on real-world ecological risk assessments.

12 Mar 2026, 13:46cdpr.ca.govUnited States

Czech Republic ÚKZÚZ Lowers Damage Threshold for Field Vole to 50 AVN/ha

Czechia has lowered the field vole damage threshold to 50 active burrow entrances per hectare for all crops as of March 2026. This change significantly expands the legal basis for rodenticide applications, requiring stricter monitoring and mandatory three-day advance notification to authorities.

12 Mar 2026, 09:16ukzuz.gov.czCzechia

California AB 2477 Proposes Provisional Supervision Period For Structural Pest Control Applicators

California AB 2477 proposes a 60-day provisional supervision period for structural pest control applicator applicants, effective January 2028. The bill offers operational flexibility for onboarding staff while mandating strict training records and direct oversight to manage chemical application risks.

12 Mar 2026, 07:16leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2795 Would Restrict Anticoagulant Rodenticide Sales and Use and Establish Municipal Rodent IPM Pilot Program

Rhode Island has proposed a phased ban on the consumer sale and general use of anticoagulant rodenticides starting in 2027. The legislation signals a mandatory shift toward integrated pest management (IPM) and non-chemical alternatives for rodent control across the state.

9 Mar 2026, 20:04webserver.rilegislature.govUnited States

Baden-Württemberg Criticises 2027 GefStoffV Competence Rules For Rodenticide Use

Baden-Württemberg is challenging the July 2027 implementation of mandatory competence certificates for rodenticide use under the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance. Operators in the food and agricultural sectors should monitor for potential regulatory relief, as political pressure mounts to recognize existing vocational qualifications in lieu of new certification requirements.

23 Feb 2026, 14:14baden-wuerttemberg.deGermany

Saudi Arabia Draft Technical Regulation on Pesticides Used as Baits for Domestic Rodents (G/SPS/N/SAU/612)

Saudi Arabia has proposed a technical regulation (G/SPS/N/SAU/612) setting strict composition, concentration, and labeling requirements for domestic rodenticide baits. Manufacturers must prepare for mandatory concentration caps, tamper-resistant packaging standards, and Gulf GHS-aligned labeling to maintain market access for biocidal products.

23 Feb 2026, 12:03docs.wto.orgSaudi Arabia

Rhode Island Introduces S2439 To Restrict Pesticide and Rodenticide Use at Schools and Childcare Centres

Rhode Island has proposed legislation to restrict hazardous pesticides at schools and childcare centers, including a ban on glyphosate-containing products by July 2027. This signals tightening regional restrictions on herbicide use and initiates formal state-level scrutiny of PFAS concentrations in artificial athletic turf.

11 Feb 2026, 14:35webserver.rilegislature.govUnited States

Taiwan MOENV Amends Fee Standards for Environmental Pesticide Permit Applications and Inspections

Taiwan has updated fee standards for environmental pesticide permits and inspections, adjusting rates for inflation and adding new categories for natural-substance products. Manufacturers and importers should anticipate increased registration costs and ensure compliance for previously exempt or newly categorized pest control agents.

4 Feb 2026, 14:28enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwan

Taiwan Ministry Of Environment Issues Household Rodent Control Guidance

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has issued updated Integrated Pest Management guidance for rodent control, prioritizing physical prevention over chemical rodenticides. This shift signals a regulatory preference for non-chemical interventions, impacting market positioning and safety communication requirements for environmental pesticide manufacturers.

31 Jan 2026, 20:20enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwan