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January 14, 2026

This document provides a formal verification of the European Union legislative acts and EFSA guidance documents referenced in the recent regulatory update on pesticide regulation. All references below are confirmed to be official, valid, and suitable for use in external communications, compliance briefings, and regulatory documentation.

January 14, 2026

North Africa, the third-largest cereal-producing region in Africa after West and East Africa, is expected to see a recovery in cereal output in 2025, despite having endured more than six consecutive years of drought.

January 14, 2026

On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) will officially implement island-wide independent customs operations.

January 13, 2026

Plant-parasitic nematodes represent a persistent soil-borne risk in tomato production, affecting root function, nutrient efficiency, and yield stability. Effective management relies on integrated, risk-based decision-making rather than single-point interventions.

January 13, 2026

Technical focus: Seed treatment as an early-stage risk management measure within integrated crop protection strategies.

January 12, 2026

A management-focused overview of major corn diseases, outlining risk factors, development conditions, symptom characteristics, and integrated decision-making principles for large-scale commercial production systems.

January 9, 2026

A draft regulation proposes maximum jail term of five years and SR10 million fine for manufacturing or importing banned or counterfeit pesticides.

January 9, 2026

The French government said on Sunday it was tightening checks on several food ⁠imports in a bid to ease concerns of farmers who have been protesting at what they say is unfair competition from countries with looser regulations.