Regulatory | 12 January 2026
EPA moves to regulate five widely used phthalates
All five chemicals pose unreasonable risks to workers and to the environment,
All five chemicals pose unreasonable risks to workers and to the environment,
The extension has been issued by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
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
Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals
India’s export roadmap envisions a balanced $1 trillion each from merchandise and services exports
CropLife India has recommended a Regulatory Data Protection framework of about five years
Exclude data protection from Pesticides Management Bill 2025
It has called for structured evaluation processes, independent expert committees for molecule-level reviews, and legally embedded safeguards for sampling and testing procedures
The meeting addressed the ongoing West Asian crisis, with emphasis on enhancing sectoral resilience and developing alternative supply chains to mitigate external risks
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