Fipronil

Get the latest Fipronil news, regulatory updates and developments covering this widely used insecticide, including pesticide registrations, restrictions, environmental reviews, product developments, manufacturing, trade and research. This tag brings together developments from India and major agricultural markets where regulatory decisions and changing requirements continue to shape its use.

Fipronil is a phenylpyrazole insecticide classified by IRAC as Group 2B, acting on GABA-gated chloride channels. It is used in crop protection against a range of insect pests and is also found in certain non-agricultural pest-control applications. In India, registered formulations include products such as Fipronil 5% SC, with uses reported across crops including rice, sugarcane, cabbage, chilli and cotton.

Find updates on Fipronil regulations, environmental assessments, pesticide registrations, restrictions, product launches, residue standards and global market developments. Recent international developments include Brazil’s Federal Regional Court directing Ibama to complete its environmental re-evaluation of the active ingredient within 360 days, following concerns related to pesticide use and pollinators. Coverage also includes developments involving crop protection companies, government agencies, research institutions and the wider agrochemical industry.