China changes pesticide export rules

China has announced the implementation of a new pesticide export policy, which significantly alters the rules for manufacturers and exporters of agrochemical products. The decision aims to increase regulatory flexibility and strengthen the country's position in the global market for plant protection products, reports Agribusiness Global. One of the key innovations is the introduction of an "export-only registration" mechanism. It allows for the registration of active substances that do not have domestic registration in China, exclusively for supply to foreign markets. This opens up opportunities for the faster export of new or niche products tailored to the demand of other countries. The requirements for pesticide formulations have also been relaxed. In particular, some restrictions on the ratio of components in formulations, the list of active ingredients, and their content levels have been lifted. This approach is expected to enable Chinese manufacturers to better adapt their ...