EPA officials say the guidance is intended to strengthen environmental safeguards and improve consistency in how endangered species concerns are handled across pesticide reviews
The move is designed to contribute to the competitiveness of EU industry while incentivising their decarbonisation
Choline chloride is a versatile chemical used primarily as a feed additive for animals
The lawsuits seek damages totaling roughly €548 million and €402 million, tied to a European Commission sanction issued in July 2020
Allowing data exclusivity would create a strong monopoly beyond patents, delay introduction of generics, raise prices and hurt the farm economy and agrochemical exports
LNG imports will end by 31 December 2026, pipeline gas by 30 September 2027, with a possible extension to 31 October 2027 if storage targets are not met
The GPCB also mandated a Rs. 3.5 lakh bank guarantee and future compensation payments
The move is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of oil and gas facilities nationwide
Experts call for equipping scientists, reforming processes, and building a holistic IPR framework for a stronger agrochemical ecosystem
The Ministry of Finance imposed ADD in the range of US$ 37 to US$ 483 per MT
Melamine’s inclusion follows extensive industry consultation throughout 2024
Speakers for the session are: Dr. Subhash Chand, Secretary, CIBR&C; Kuldeep Singh, CMD, HIL; S. Ganesan, Vice President – Policy Affairs, UPL; Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Director General, Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI); Hari Subramaniam, Founding & Managing Partner, Subramaniam & Associates; and Raju Kapoor, Director - Public & Industry Affairs, FMC India
The proposal comes after widespread criticism of a 2023 Biden-era regulation that required manufacturers and importers of PFAS between 2011 and 2022 to submit detailed data on exposure, environmental, and health effects
Imports of chemicals from China surged by 8.3% in the first half of 2025, says CEFIC
The PMFAI also argues that the tariff hike on pesticides imports in USA is not only a trade issue but also a pharmaceutical, public health and food security challenge
CCFI clarifies that the High Court's stay applies to the ban notification
India has extended anti-dumping duty on Toluene Di-isocyanate (TDI) imports from the EU and Saudi Arabia until March 1, 2026
Speakers are: Anant Pant, Director Supply Chain - India, Middle East and Africa, The Lubrizol Corporation; Sanjiva Kumar Rayavarapu, Head - Supply Chain, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals); Shanker Kuppuswamy, Former CEO, Nicer Globe; Pradeep Nair, Head - Logistics & Exim, Huntsman Solutions India; and Abhishek P. Rao, Founder, CSRLSC & Advisor to Chairman, RSA Global
This measure aims to stabilize PVC resin prices, normalize channel inventory, and encourage distributor restocking
CCFI sought quashing of the impugned Notification as a blatant abuse of statutory powers
Officials warned of mounting pressure from the Gulf region—critical to India’s energy and fertilizer lifelines—but insisted contingency systems are fully activated and holding.
The move comes amid rising concerns over packaging waste
Domestic production capacity of rare earth permanent magnet to reach 5,000 tonnes by 2030
The STB’s regulatory rollback supports President Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back home
The notification also clarifies the permitted sources of carbon dioxide used in methanol production
But industry leaders warn that key gaps remain — especially in measures designed to stimulate demand for low-carbon products
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