U.S. Crop Protection Regulation: Key Changes and Future Challenges

AgriBusiness Global Staff By AgriBusiness Global Staff|16 December 2024

U.S. crop protection regulation is evolving as the EPA addresses backlogs and introduces new mandates. The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA 5) aims to boost transparency and funding, though resource limitations persist. This was the focus of a recent article in AgriBusiness Global DIRECT.

Meanwhile, biopesticides benefit from a tiered testing system that accelerates reviews. However, duplicative risk assessments under the ESA and FIFRA slow progress.

The EPA’s new Herbicide Strategy seeks to streamline these processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation. AgriBusiness Global spoke with two regulatory experts about the changes happening for the U.S. regulation of crop protection products. Robert Kiefer, General Manager of REACH24H USA, and Driss Benmhend, USA Group Leader, Regulatory Affairs for Crop Protection and Nutrition at knoell, gave their insights into what the U.S. EPA is doing for this year and beyond. Discover how these regulatory shifts impact the industry in the latest AgriBusiness Global DIRECT! 

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