Biotalys Works Toward California Registration of Its New Biofungicide
July 7, 2026 Biotalys, an ag tech company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, has announced further progress in the regulatory review process of Evoca, its first biofungicide in the U.S.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR), Pesticide Registration Branch, has now initiated the public consultation phase of the EVOCA dossier, marking an important step forward in the evaluation process. This milestone follows the recommendation by CDPR’s Human Health Assessment Branch, which concluded that the data and information submitted by Biotalys support the registration of Evoca in California.
California represents the largest agricultural state in the U.S., including the production of fruit and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes, and grapes, making it a strategic market for Biotalys’ biocontrol pipeline. Earlier this year, the company already received regulatory approval for Evoca in Florida – its first U.S. state approval for a biofungicide developed by Biotalys.
The public consultation phase consists of a 30-day comment period, during which stakeholders and the public can provide feedback on the proposed decision. Upon closure of the consultation scheduled for July 26, CDPR is expected to review the submitted comments and progress toward a final regulatory decision in the second half of 2026.
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