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Official pesticide reference sources

Use this directory to verify chemical identity, formulation terminology, quality specifications and regulatory context before making a sourcing decision.

How to use these sources

Start by confirming the active ingredient and identifier. Then check formulation terminology and any applicable quality specification. Finally, verify whether the exact product, use pattern and label are authorized in the destination country. Active-substance approval by itself does not establish that a finished product can be imported, sold or used in every market.

Important regulatory boundary

Public databases can support due diligence, but the current national authority, registered label and binding legal text control. Record the source URL, jurisdiction and access date in your review file.

Authoritative source directory

01

FAO Pesticide Registration Toolkit

Use it for: Registration data requirements, dossier evaluation, risk mitigation and links to technical resources.

Do not assume: A decision-support resource; national authorities and current local legislation remain controlling.

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02

FAO/WHO Pesticide Specifications

Use it for: Published quality specifications and evaluation reports for pesticide active ingredients and formulations.

Do not assume: Confirm that the exact substance, manufacturer context and specification edition match the question.

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03

WHO pesticide management guidelines

Use it for: A compendium of FAO and WHO guidance across pesticide management and the product lifecycle.

Do not assume: Guidance does not replace binding national law or an approved product label.

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04

US EPA pesticide ingredient and label search guidance

Use it for: Directions to ingredient regulatory and scientific information, product records and US labels.

Do not assume: US product registration and labels are jurisdiction-specific and should not be generalized globally.

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05

EU Pesticides Database

Use it for: EU active-substance status, maximum residue limits and emergency-authorisation information.

Do not assume: The database is informational; consult the EU Official Journal and member-state authorisations for legal decisions.

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06

CIPAC formulation codes

Use it for: Standard pesticide formulation abbreviations such as EC, SC, SL, WP and WG.

Do not assume: A code identifies formulation type, not product quality, registration status or approved use.

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07

PubChem

Use it for: Chemical names, identifiers, structures, properties and links to scientific records.

Do not assume: Useful for chemical identity; it is not a national pesticide registration or approved-label database.

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Minimum buyer verification checklist

  • Active ingredient name, CAS number and concentration.
  • Formulation code and physical form.
  • Current destination-market registration and approved label.
  • Product-specific specification, SDS and current batch COA where relevant.
  • Packaging, transport classification and import-document requirements.

Continue your review

Learn what common formulation abbreviations mean, then request current product-specific documentation from our export team.