In June 2025, the National Congress of Brazil concluded the long-awaited processing of the new regulatory framework for agricultural pesticides, marking the final approval of PL 1.459/2022, which became Law No. 14.785/2023.
This milestone represents one of the most significant updates in the country’s agricultural legislation in more than three decades. At Homologa, the global crop protection database powered by Lexagri, we monitor and centralize these changes to provide the sector with reliable and up-to-date information.
What Happened
- Final Approval (June 24, 2025): The National Congress approved the final text of the law after analyzing presidential vetoes.
- Veto Consideration: The conclusion of the process came with the resolution of vetoes imposed by the Executive on certain points of the proposal.
- Completion of Processing: With this approval, the discussion and voting of the bill—initiated more than 20 years ago—was officially closed.
The Context of the New Law
- Modernization of Legislation: The new legal framework replaces rules that had been in place since 1989, modernizing procedures for the registration, inspection, and use of agricultural pesticides in Brazil.
- Law No. 14.785/2023: Although sanctioned in December 2023, the law’s processing was only finalized in 2025 after Congress addressed the pending vetoes.
- More than 20 Years of Debate: The bill reflects decades of discussions within Parliament, involving industry, regulators, and society.
Key Changes and Implications
- Streamlined Registration Process → Clearer rules and deadlines for the approval of new products.
- Inspection and Oversight → Stronger guidelines for monitoring and safe use.
- New Registration Fee → Created to support regulatory capacity and oversight.
- Alignment with International Standards → Brazil moves closer to global best practices.
Why It Matters
For Brazil, one of the world’s largest agricultural producers, the modernization of pesticide regulations is essential to:
- Enhance competitiveness in global markets.
- Facilitate access to innovative technologies.
- Strengthen food safety and environmental protection.
At Homologa, we integrate updates like Law No. 14.785/2023 into our global crop protection database, ensuring that farmers, companies, and regulators have transparent access to the most current information. With the support of Lexagri’s expertise in agricultural data management, we help the industry adapt quickly to these legislative changes.