Regulatory | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Discussion on Rationalizing Registration Process, Data Protection, and IP & Patents for Crop Protection Products

Speakers are: Dr. Archana Sinha, Joint Director & Secretary, Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee, Govt. of India; S. Ganesan, Vice President – Policy Affairs, UPL Ltd.; Suresh P. J., Regulatory Policy & Scientific Engagement, Bayer CropScience Ltd.; Raju Kapoor, Director - Public & Industry Affairs, FMC India

Regulatory | 23 October 2024

European Food Safety Authority confirms safety of silica as food additive

Silica is a proven and highly effective anti-caking agent that has been used for decades

Regulatory | 11 October 2024

Privi Speciality Chemicals gets USFDA certificate for camphor product

The company can now expand its business horizon into the area of pharmaceutical applications in the USA

Regulatory | 09 October 2024

Regulators threaten to shut down INEOS PTA plant at Geel, Belgium on cobalt level

The EU cannot on the one hand claim to be supportive of industry whilst at the same time yielding to inexpert NGOs who will not be happy until we have deindustrialized the entire continent, says Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman, INEOS

Regulatory | 14 September 2024

GPCB issues directive for closure of Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ankleshwar plant

GPCB has also asked to submit a bank guarantee of Rs. 2, 00,000 for compliance assurance at the time of revocation and has also ordered to deposit interim environment damage compensation amount

Regulatory | 14 September 2024

India extends anti-subsidy on Atrazine Technical import from China

Atrazine Technical is an odourless white powder, used in making the formulations of various kinds, as approved by the Central Insecticides Board.

Regulatory | 05 September 2024

Archroma launches ‘SAFE EDGE+’ to help textile industry stay ahead of evolving regulations

SAFE EDGE+ empowers the textile supply chain with solutions that go beyond basic compliance to tackle challenging and ever-evolving regulatory and compliance environment

Regulatory | 01 September 2024

Dhanuka Agritech asked to stop sale of ‘Media Super’ pesticide in Karnataka

The company is in the process of suitably replying to the said notice within due time

Regulatory | 08 July 2024

ACC, API launch new Workgroup to address regulatory proposals for naphthalene

In addition to federal regulations, naphthalene may also be subject to regulations imposed by state and local authorities

Regulatory | 11 May 2024

Bioceres Crop Solutions gets Brazil’s approval of new generation bio-insecticide

Brazil is the first bio-control market in the world with significant use in row crops

Regulatory | 05 April 2024

European Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on imports of PET from China

he EU market of PET has a value of over €5.5 billion

Regulatory | 20 March 2024

US bans chrysotile asbestos to protect people from cancer

EPA’s ban is the first rule to be finalized under new Toxic Substance Control Act process, marking historic milestone for nation’s chemical safety efforts

Regulatory | 18 March 2024

ACC to President Biden: US in ‘Key Position’ to help reach successful global plastics solution

Letter outlines elements for effective and implementable agreement

Regulatory | 18 March 2024

ACC comments on EPA’s Draft Formaldehyde TSCA risk evaluation

ACC’s Formaldehyde Panel has strong concerns with the draft risk evaluation published on Friday

Regulatory | 18 February 2024

GPCB directs Jayant Agro-Organics to cease operations at Dhanora plant

The company is studying the Order and shall act appropriately

Regulatory | 17 February 2024

Govt. Glyphosate notification will not be implemented till case is decided

The matter is listed for further hearing in March, 2024

Regulatory | 24 January 2024

ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the candidate list

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 240 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment

Regulatory | 30 December 2023

GPCB asks Hikal to pay Rs. 17.45 Cr

The company has taken steps towards appropriate legal remedies

Regulatory | 19 December 2023

China shutdown chemical plant producing fake fluoroelastomer bearing Chemours' trademarks

The plant and its affiliated entities reportedly purchased genuine Viton FreeFlow fluoroelastomer from Chemours local subsidiaries to help mask their counterfeiting operations

Regulatory | 10 December 2023

European Commission proposes chemicals assessment reform ‘one substance, one assessment'

The new measures will shorten the gap between the identification of a possible risk and the necessary regulatory action

Policy | 13 July 2025

Agriculture Minister directs strict action against counterfeit and substandard fertilizers

Forced tagging of nano-fertilizers or bio-stimulant products along with conventional fertilizers should be stopped immediately

Policy | 12 July 2025

Center discusses progress of hydrogen projects in Odisha

MNRE Secretary held meeting with Odisha Chief Secretary to discuss progress on National Green Hydrogen Mission

Policy | 11 July 2025

European Commission introduces action plan to boosts Europe’s chemical industry

The Commission is fast-tracking the Affordable Energy Action Plan to cut high energy and feedstock costs

Policy | 11 July 2025

Agri exports can rise from Rs. 4.5 lakh crore to Rs. 20 lakh crore: Piyush Goyal

India’s agricultural export basket is expanding with new items such as litchi, pineapple, bottle gourd, and jamun—products which were not traditionally exported—now reaching international markets

Policy | 04 July 2025

Seven initiatives to help India increase its global value chain share in chemical from 3.5% to 12% by 2040: Niti Aayog

Establish world class chemical hubs in India through revamping existing clusters and developing new ones; Develop existing port infrastructure; Introduce Opex subsidy scheme for chemicals; Develop and access technologies to enhance self-sufficiency and foster innovation; Fast-track environmental clearance with transparency and accountability; Securing FTAs to support industry growth; and talent and skill upgradation in the chemical industry