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β-sitosterol is a member of the class of phytosterols that is stigmast-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3. It has a role as a sterol methyltransferase inhibitor, an …

Isoxafenacil is an N-phenylimide herbicide, and its unique structure is the combination of uracil structure and isoxazole structure. It has better herbicidal activity and can effectively control annual and perennial …

Syngenta Crop Protection has secured global patent protection for its advanced fungicides, Benzovindiflupyr (Solatenol) and Pydiflumetofen, bolstering its position in the agricultural market. Both compounds are part of Syngenta’s efforts …

The 459th Registration Meeting for pesticide approvals in India revealed several key trends among companies, active ingredients, and combination formulations. Here, we break down the data to showcase the top …

Sulfoxamyl is oxime carbamate nematicide shown very good activity against the Meloidogyne incognita. Meloidogyne incognita (root-knot nematode, RKN), also known as the southern root-nematode or cotton root-knot nematode is a …

Key patents published recently include those from major industry players such as Coromandel International Limited, Chemley Agritech Pvt. Ltd., Redson Retail and Reality Pvt. Ltd., Ross Lifescience Limited, and GIET …

The 457th meeting of the Registration Committee (RC) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, Agriculture Commissioner & Chairman, Registration Committee on 26.06.2024 at 11:30 hrs onwards …

Fluquinometoate, also known as LH-363, is a quinolinone bactericide with potent activity against various bacterial pathogens in agriculture. APPROVAL: Provisional Approval DEVELOPMENT CODE: LH-363 IUPAC: 2-methoxyethyl 7-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate CAS RN.: 2408468-30-2 …

Bifemetstrobin, also known as S-2326, is a strobilurin fungicide developed by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. APPROVAL: Provisional Approval DEVELOPMENT CODE: S-2326 IUPAC: methyl (2Z)-3-methoxy-2-[(4-methylbiphenyl-3-yl)oxy]prop-2-enoate FORMULA: C18H18O4 ACTIVITY: Fungicide GLOBAL IMPACT: …

Flumetnicam also known as TFNA-AM is a known environmental transformation product of Flonicamid. TFNA-AM is a potent chordotonal organ modulator. APPROVAL: ISO IUPAC PIN: 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carboxamide IUPAC NAME: 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carboxamide CAS NAME: …

The 455th meeting of the Registration Committee (RC) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, Agriculture Commissioner & Chairman, Registration Committee on 19.04.2024 at 10:30 hrs onwards …

March 2024, New poster is released by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC), revealing the inclusion of Group 54, Benzoxaboroles, in the MOA D focusing on amino acids and protein …

The 454th meeting of the Registration Committee (RC) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, Chairman, Registration Committee on 29.02.2024 at 10:15 hrs onwards in the chamber …

Feneptamidoquin identified by the developmental code SYN551769 exhibits fungicidal properties that prove highly effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi. STATUS: Provisionally Approved Development code: SYN551769 CAS RN.: 2132414-04-9 IUPAC NAME: N-[1,3-dimethyl-1-(phenylmethyl)butyl]-8-fluoro-3-quinolinecarboxamide …

The Chinese common name for ‘Bentioflumin’ is ‘fenbenzamide,’ and it is identified by the CAS Registry number 2566451-67-8. This compound is employed for the prevention and control of Acaridae. STATUS: …

Fenopyramid (LH-371), classified as a pyrazole compound, demonstrates effective control against soybean rust, corn rust, and wheat powdery mildew even when applied at low concentrations. STATUS: Provisionally Approved Development code: …

Tiapyrachlor, identified by developmental codes such as X12019747, XR-120, & XDE-120, is a potent small molecule exhibiting efficacy against a diverse range of pests. Ongoing research is focused on exploring …

A new common name provisionally approved for an RNAi acaricide designed to manage Varroa destructor, from GreenLight Biosciences. It is a large molecule containing 372 base pairs, so the structure …

Galquin New common name provisionally approved for a fungicidal and nematicidal plant extract from Silvateam S.p.A. The material is a complex mixture of esters extracted from pods of the legume Tara spinosa. The components …

IRAC Poster/Classification Version Edition 11.1 This edition addresses the pending registration of Active Ingredients since the last update in September 2023. Among the unassigned groups from the previous update, Groups …

This innovative active component exhibits excellent versatility, boasting a wide-ranging insecticidal effectiveness against various pests such as lepidopterous and coleopteran insects. Its systemic action is outstanding, delivering high efficacy even …

The 453rd meeting of the Registration Committee (RC) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, Chairman, Registration Committee on 16.01.2024 at 10:30 hrs onwards in PPA Secretariat, …

STATUS:  ISO CHEMICAL CLASS: Benzyl Ether ACTIVITY: Herbicide CAS REG. NO.: 2892524-04-6 IUPAC NAME: 2-[(2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-4-isopropyl-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane containing ≥50% of the (1S,2R,4R)-isomer and 50% of the (1R,2S,4S)-isomer CAS NAME: 2-[(2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane FORMULA: C17H22BrFO2 …

A refreshed Mode of Action (MoA) Classification poster has been unveiled! Crafted by HRAC Global, this poster provides a comprehensive overview of Herbicide MoA distinctions. The updated design enhances user-friendliness …

Released on December 22, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered biopesticide products containing the new active ingredient Ledprona for three years, a timeframe that is consistent with …

The 452nd meeting of the Registration Committee (RC) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, Chairman, Registration Committee on 05.12.2023 at 10:30 hrs onwards in PPA Secretariat, …

(ISO) COMMON NAME:  Cinnamaldehyde added in FRAC 2023 poster new MOA Subclass as BM 03: Purified metabolites from plant or microbial sources, or synthetic versions of these metabolites. New BM …

STATUS: ISO (Provisionally Approved) CHEMICAL CLASS: Isoxazoline ACTIVITY: Insecticide CAS REG. NO.: 2892524-05-7 IUPAC NAME: Mixture of 85–100% methyl N-(4-{(5S)-5-[3,4-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl}-2-methylbenzoyl)-D-alaninate and 15–0% of the (5R)-D-, (5R)-L- and (5S)-L-isomers CAS NAME: …

STATUS: ISO (Provisionally Approved) CHEMICAL CLASS: Carboxamide ACTIVITY: Insecticides (meta-diamide) CAS REG. NO.: 2615135-05-0 IUPAC PIN: N-(3-{[2-bromo-6-(difluoromethoxy)-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]carbamoyl}-2-fluorophenyl)-2,2-difluoro-N-methyl-2H-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxamide IUPAC NAME: N-[3-({2-bromo-6-(difluoromethoxy)-4-[1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]phenyl}carbamoyl)-2-fluorophenyl]-2,2-difluoro-N-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxamide CAS NAME: N-[3-[[[2-bromo-6-(difluoromethoxy)-4-[1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2-fluorophenyl]-2,2-difluoro-N-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxamide FORMULA: C26H13BrF12N2O5 GLOBAL IMPACT: International Patents Filed …

FEPROXYDIM acts as an ACCase inhibitor mainly used to control grass weeds in rice fields. This herbicide targets specific weeds such as barnyardgrass, stephanotis, and paspalum among others. Notably, it …

STATUS:  ISO (Provisionally Approved) CHEMICAL CLASS: Anthranilamides ACTIVITY: Insecticides (Diamide) CAS REG. NO.: 2368920-61-8 IUPAC PIN: N-[2-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-4-chloro-6-methylphenyl]-1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-3-[(1,1-dioxo-1λ6-thietan-3-yl)oxy]-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide IUPAC NAME: N-[2-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-4-chloro-6-methylphenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)-3-[(1,1-dioxo-1λ6-thietan-3-yl)oxy]-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide CAS NAME: N-[4-chloro-2-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]-6-methylphenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-3-[(1,1-dioxido-3-thietanyl)oxy]-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide FORMULA: C24H25Cl2N5O5S GLOBAL IMPACT: International Patents Filed …

Nov 03, 2023, Shenyang Sinochem Agrochemicals R&D Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new acaricide candidate named “Bisulflufen”, which has just been provisionally approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). …

The 451st meeting of the Registration Committee (RC) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. P. K. Singh, Chairman, Registration Committee on 17.10.2023 at 10:00 hrs onwards in PPA Secretariat, …

Agrochemical / bio-pesticide solo and various combination (mixture) case were discussed, wherein major highlights are as follows M/s Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd., for grant of registration for indigenous manufacture of …

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, announced the Mexican Federal Court of Administrative Justice, Specialized Court in Intellectual Property (Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa, Sala Especializada en Materia …

  In a significant legal development, SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG lodged a patent application in India under the compelling title “Pesticidal Combinations” on December 1, 2008. However, this application encountered opposition …

Sumitomo’s Indian patent application, IN 3570/CHENP/2011 with title “Composition For Controlling Plant Diseases And Method For Controlling Plant Diseases” covering combination (mixture) of Mandestrobin and an Azole compound is selected …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Biogen  and Sage Therapeutics oral pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. The approval of ZURZUVAE to treat women …

Agrochemical solo and various combination (mixture) case were discussed, wherein major highlights are as follows Syngenta India Ltd., got approval for import of Oxathiapiprolin 2.77% + Mandipropamid 23.08% SC under …

Overview To make up for arbitrary delays in the issuing of patents by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Canada has passed laws introducing patent term adjustments (PTAs). The Canada-United States-Mexico …

July10, 2023 – Defiance Agrisciences, an Indian Agrichemical company, and ChemRobotics, a scientific data science company, have recently joined hands to form a new global partnership focused on the marketing …

Experts/Officers from the Secretariat of CIB&RC participated for assisting the RC were Dr. Vandana Seth JD (Chem.); Dr. K.L. Gurjar JD (PP); Sh. Hariom Miglani, Sr. LO; Sh. Govind Ram, …

Syngenta Crop Protection has recently released a new herbicide candidate called Metproxybicyclone, which falls under the chemical class of Propynyl-Phenyl Compounds. It is a racemic mixture and is identified by …

Synopsis:- Joenja is the first drug approved in the U.S.  for the treatment of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age …

Spirotetramat – got the granted for registration of label expansion of Spirotetramat 15.31% OD u/s 9(3) Insecticide Act, 1968 for the control of thrips and mites in tea crop Subject …

Synopsis First and only approved therapy for Rett syndrome, a rare, neurodevelopmental disorder, which affects 6,000 to 9,000 patients in the U.S. Trofinetide (DAYBUE™), an oral, small molecule, synthetic analog …

On May 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VEOZAHTM (Fezolinetant), 45 mg once daily for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) brought on by …

Summary:- INPEFA granted broad label across full range of left ventricular ejection fraction, including HFpEF and HFrEF, and for patients with or without diabetes The drug has been rejected before …

Sipcam Nichino recently launched Tiofanil®FS, a peanut fungicide with Chlorothalonil + Thiophanate-Methyl, in Brazil. Tiofanil®FS is an internal, contact, broad-spectrum fungicide formulated from the compound Chlorothalonil. Tiofanil®FS has technology to …

In order to control weeds in rice in Asia, FMC Corporation and Syngenta Crop Protection have entered into a partnership. Tetflupyrolimet, the new active component, was discovered and developed by …