Chlorpyrifos

Get the latest Chlorpyrifos news, regulatory updates and developments, including government decisions, restrictions, proposed bans, pesticide registrations, manufacturing, trade, residue standards and crop protection research. This tag brings together important developments concerning the insecticide across India and major agricultural markets worldwide.

Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide used against a range of foliage and soil-borne insect pests. Its regulatory status differs considerably between countries, making developments around restrictions, phase-outs, registration reviews and bans an important part of the international crop protection landscape. The European Union does not approve it as a plant protection active substance, while the United States has introduced significant restrictions on its agricultural uses. Other countries continue to review its permitted applications and regulatory status.

Find news covering government and court decisions, pesticide policy, registration changes, maximum residue limits, imports and exports, product developments and industry responses. Coverage also includes research into alternatives, insect resistance, integrated pest management and regulatory developments in markets where the active ingredient remains permitted or is undergoing review.