Eurofins: 6 Trends to Watch in Global Crop Protection Regulations

By Eurofins Agroscience Services|16 March 2025

In an era of shifting global regulations, the agroscience industry is experiencing unprecedented change. Companies face a dynamic environment where success depends on agility, foresight, and strategic investment.

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Disruptive Technologies

Several innovations are expected to further accelerate R&D projects, including lab and process automation driven by artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, IoT for smart agriculture, and the development of new alternative methods for in-vivo toxicology testing (so far, not approved for regulatory purposes).

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Regulations to Watch

Top regulatory activity to pay attention to in 2025 include OECD GLP digital archiving, Europe REACh & CLP, New PPP regulation in Brazil, adaptation for biologicals, and new birds and mammals risk assessment approach (October 1, 2025).

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With increasing demand for low-risk pesticides, advancements in formulation and delivery technologies, and the rise of biological solutions, the industry must navigate both scientific and financial hurdles to bring products to market efficiently.

In this slideshow, Eurofins Agroscience Services offers six developments in the global regulations landscape to help your company accelerate innovation, mitigate risks, and navigate the regulatory maze.

With over 30 years of experience in the crop protection industry, Eurofins Agroscience Services offers outstanding technical knowledge and project management skills. Our service offering is continuously developed by knowledge transfer initiatives between the Group's various centres of expertise across the globe. See all author stories here.