Myanmar Myanmar to Ban Paraquat from 1 April 2026

Myanmar to Ban Paraquat from 1 April 2026

Myanmar’s state-owned media “The Global New Light of Myanmar” has reported that the Pesticide Registration Board is banning all registration, import, sale, formulation, repackaging of Paraquat, a highly toxic pesticide from April 1, 2026.

Author / Responsibility

Wei Jie Woo

Consultant, EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

In charge of South Asia & Southeast Asia.
Expertise in regulations spanning chemical management, wastes (plastic, WEEE, batteries etc.), air & water.

Background

Bachelor in International Relations, University of Shizuoka.

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