Granules of pesticide are widely used solid formulations both domestically and internationally. However, some granules are applied in a non-targeted manner, with imprecise control of pests and diseases, and higher dosage, failing to meet the requirements of reducing pesticide usage and enhancing efficacy, thus posing challenges to environmental preservation. To strengthen risk management and control in the registration and use of granules and align with the principles of safety, environmental protection, precise control, and reduced pesticide usage while enhancing efficacy, it is proposed to implement management measures for granules.

25 Dec 2023, China MARA issued its notice No. 736 to officially impose bans on the use of four highly toxic pesticides, namely Omethoate, Carbofuran, Methomyl, and Aldicarb. Effective from June 1, 2024, the registrations of formulation products containing Omethoate, Carbosulfan, Methomyl, and Aldicarb in China will be revoked, and their production will be prohibited. Sales and use of these products will be banned starting from June 1, 2026.

On June 14, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China released the "Management Measures for Pesticide Labels and Instructions (Revised Draft for Soliciting Opinions)" on its website. If companies in the industry have any suggestions for the draft, they need to submit their revised opinions to the Pesticide Management Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs before June 30. The management measures for pesticide labeling and instructions are one of the most important regulations affecting pesticide products.

On June 16, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China published the draft version Measures for the Administration of Pesticide Registration Trials on its website. If companies in the industry have revision suggestions for the draft, they need to submit their revision opinions to the Pesticide Management Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs before June 30. CIRS Group has compared the current "Measures for the Administration of Pesticide Registration Trials" with the basic requirements of the draft, and summarized and commented on the main changes as follows.