Assessing in vitro steroidogenesis endpoints is an important early step in establishing the endocrine disruptor (ED) potential of your crop protection product. Many regulators worldwide now require this information as part of the registration and approval process; for example, in the E.U., the updated pesticide and biocide directives now requests …
How to prepare for the upcoming REACH restrictions on microplastic usage in Europe under Annex XV
Intentionally added microplastics (tiny solid polymer particles) are included in various chemical products. Like degraded microplastic waste, intentionally added microplastics are of concern because of their potential to impact human and animal health. Regulators worldwide are assessing how to address intentionally added microplastics, with the ECHA classifying them as equivalent …
The simple steps to successful active substance renewal in the EU
In the EU, the renewal procedure for existing plant protection active substances (under the “AIR” program) requires advance planning and careful management to comply with ever-evolving regulatory requirements. Read below for practical advice on how to prepare your renewal applications and discover how Labcorp can support you. 1. Form a …
How to renew plant protection products – EU regulations
The legislation concerning the placing of PPPs on the European single market is enshrined in Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, with the specific data requirements for ASs and PPPs contained in Regulations (EU) No. 283/2013 and No. 284/2013. The authorization of ASs generally expires after ten years. To enable continued marketing …
The 7 secrets to success in field trials for crop residue analysis
Residues of plant protection products (PPPs) are inevitably present in or on food, even when they are applied in line with good agricultural practice. The upper limit of residue permitted on food or feed is the ‘maximum residue level’ (MRL), which, in Europe, is legislated by the European Commission based …
How to renew plant protection products – US regulations
Important patent expiries are expected this year, and merger and acquisition activity among agrochemical companies is changing the competitive landscape. Against this backdrop, the history, knowledge and insight about established active substances could get ‘lost’, and such changes may pose risks for reauthorization of plant protection products (PPP). Find out …
What the new EU endocrine disruptor assessment means for renewal of your active ingredients
Introduction The new EU requirements for endocrine disruptor identification will impact any active ingredient (AI) renewals with expected decisions from November 2018 onwards. Learn more about these requirements and key strategies to meet them, below[CS1] [CS2]. The European Commission has adopted new criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors (EDs) – these criteria …
Preserving lifecycles: renewing established pesticides
The regulation that governs the marketing, sale, and use of pesticides is just a fact of life, but the standards imposed are constantly evolving as our scientific insight and knowledge increases. This series of informational blogs is designed to examine how existing active substances (ASs) are managed through the current …
Future-proofing residue analysis services
As the regulatory landscape across the globe is rapidly evolving, more sophisticated requirements must be met by registrants and scientists. In parallel, scientific advances have impacted previous methodologies that were once seen as cutting edge but now may fail to adequately address new regulatory challenges. Clients should consider techniques to …