Insecticides (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on 24th November 2022, published the Insecticides (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022 to further amend the Insecticides Rules, 1971. The amendment is brought
Pesticides And Toxins
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NGOs caution Govt prescription for Fall Armyworm disastrous
‘Introduction of unregistered and untested pesticides could result in ecological disorder’ Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in the agricultural space are strongly opposing the Government
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New ‘safe’ pesticides to replace banned chemicals still hurt bees, scientists say
New pesticides regarded as “bee safe” could actually be causing harm to these vital pollinators when combined with other chemicals being applied to crops, according to a new study. Since a range of
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Proposed standards and executive summary of Comprehensive Industrial Document (COINDS) on pesticide industry
The revision of COINDS is required to cover the status of pesticide industries with production details of different types of pesticides, number of units and their locations, type of pesticides and process
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Pesticides Influence Ground-Nesting Bee Development and Longevity
Results from a new study suggest that bees might be exposed to pesticides in more ways than we thought, and it could impact their development significantly. The study, published in Nature’s Scientific
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Bayer Roundup cancer trial goes to jury after closing arguments
A trial in which a California man alleged his use of Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer caused his cancer went to a federal U.S. jury after lawyers for both sides delivered their closing arguments
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Global chemicals outlook II: from legacies to innovative solutions- synthesis report
<p>The Second Global Chemicals Report released recently emphasises that unless sound management of chemicals and waste is achieved worldwide, the estimated growth in chemical production and resulting consumption will result in adverse impacts.</p>
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Pesticide exposure contributes to faster ALS progression
While exact causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain unknown, new research showspesticides and other environmental pollutants advance the progression of the neurodegenerativedisease. The
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding notification of standards of lead to be used in PVC pipes, 14/01/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ajay Kumar Singh Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/01/2019 regarding notification of standards of lead to be used in PVC pipes and to phase
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PAN International list of highly hazardous pesticides
<p>PAN International list of highly hazardous pesticides. The number of active ingredients on the PAN HHP List changes over time. The reasons for changes are mainly changes in classifications made by organisations
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Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation related to MRL of pesticide
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed amending its regulations regarding the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for certain pesticides used in connection with food and food products.