2026 LATAM Pesticide Regulatory Updates: Mexico and Brazil
31 January 2026, Mexico: Introduction
As 2026 approaches, pesticide and fertilizer regulation in Latin America is undergoing notable adjustment and modernization. Mexico has moved forward with a sweeping simplification reform to accelerate approvals and improve regulatory efficiency, while Brazil is preparing major amendments that are expected to reshape pesticide registration, data requirements, and high-risk substance registration.
Mexico Simplifies Pesticide and Fertilizer Management to Enhance Regulatory Efficiency
On October 23, 2025, Mexico’s health authority (COFEPRIS) published a historic simplification and modernization regulation, which officially came into effect on December 3, 2025.
The reform focuses on streamlining dossiers, consolidating registration types, and unifying Homoclaves codes. By optimizing the approval pathway, the Mexican government aims to significantly shorten review timelines and facilitate market access for agricultural inputs.
REACH24H’s Recommended Actions for Enterprises:
- Closely review the revised requirements regarding documentation checklists, registration categories, and statutory review timelines;
- Proactively align existing product portfolios with the new application pathways to avoid delays caused by procedural misinterpretation;
- Conduct pre-submission compliance reviews to ensure dossiers fully meet the latest Mexican regulatory expectations on the first submission.
Brazil Considers Major Amendments to Pesticide Regulations
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) is currently spearheading a systematic revision of existing pesticide management regulations. This initiative aims to modernize regulatory frameworks, improve oversight efficiency, and strengthen science-based decision-making.
Currently, several core provisions—those that involve technical and policy complexities—remain under interagency deliberation and stakeholder consultation. The official publication date and the specific implementation timeline have yet to be finalized.
However, the new regulations are expected to impact critical areas, including registration requirements, data standards, review workflows, and restrictions on high-risk substances. For enterprises currently operating in or planning to enter the Brazilian market, these changes will carry profound strategic implications.
REACH24H’s Recommended Actions for Enterprises:
- Actively monitor regulatory updates released by MAPA, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), and other competent authorities, as well as authoritative industry platforms;
- Conduct an internal review of existing product portfolios to identify potential compliance gaps and reserve sufficient adjustment time for future regulatory changes;
- Maintain close communication with professional advisors to obtain timely, accurate regulatory interpretations and strategic guidance.
Conclusion
With regulatory simplification advancing in Mexico and structural reforms on the horizon in Brazil, 2026 will be a pivotal year for companies operating in the Latin American agrochemical market. Early preparation and proactive compliance alignment will be key to maintaining market access and managing regulatory risk.
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