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UNITED STATES

State-Level Registration &
Market Entry

EL-I Tech™'s regulatory pathway in the United States — state-level registration progress and active distribution clearances.

Active — State-Level RegistrationState-by-state pathway progressing
REGISTRATION

State Departments of Agriculture

Registration Timeline

Exemption Pathway ConfirmedQ1 2026
State Registration SubmissionsFeb 2026
Iowa — Registered (No: 19202)Mar 2026
Texas — RegisteredApr 2026
KY / MO / WA — ExemptFeb 2026
IL / IN / ND / SD — PendingQ2 2026

Registration Details

Registration PathwayState-level registration + minimum-risk exemption
Active IngredientAzotobacter chroococcum (resting state)
Registered StatesIowa, Texas
Exempt StatesKentucky, Missouri, Washington
Pending StatesIllinois, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota
US Patent19/120,049 (pending)

Submitted Documentation

Product LabelOn File
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)Available
Registration CertificateAvailable
Trial Substantiation PackAvailable
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

State-Level Registration — Microbial Inoculants (Biofertilizers)

These products are exempt from federal EPA pesticide registration and are regulated individually by State Departments of Agriculture according to state-specific fertilizer and microbial inoculant laws.

Our Registration Path

EL-I Tech™ is pursuing state-level registration as a microbial inoculant / biofertilizer. Our products are exempt from federal EPA pesticide registration and are regulated by individual State Departments of Agriculture to ensure compliance with U.S. agricultural standards.

MARKET LANDSCAPE

U.S. Agricultural Distribution Networks

Key cooperatives, distributors, and associations that form the backbone of agricultural input supply in the United States.

Major Cooperatives

CHS Inc.
Largest agricultural cooperative - energy, agronomy, grain services, and crop inputs
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Diversified farming cooperative with seed, crop protection, and animal nutrition
Growmark, Inc.
Regional supply cooperative serving 40+ states through "FS" brand
Southern States Cooperative
Farmer-owned supply co-op serving mid-Atlantic and Southeast states
Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
Federated input supply co-op with distribution across Tennessee

Key Distributors

Nutrien Ag Solutions
Largest fertilizer and crop protection retail network in the U.S.
Helena Agri-Enterprises
Major distributor of fertilizers and crop protection products
Simplot Growers Solutions
Input distribution network for fertilizer and crop inputs
Wilbur-Ellis
Nationwide distributor of crop protection and applied solutions
GreenPoint AG
Supply network formed through regional co-op mergers

Industry Associations

Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA)
Trade association representing ag retailers and distribution networks
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
Represents seed companies in development and sale of seeds
CropLife America
Principal association for crop protection and plant science companies
Farmers Business Network (FBN)
Digital marketplace for farmer input procurement
INPUT SUPPLY CHAIN

Fertilizer Industry Structure

Major producers, blenders, and specialty suppliers in the U.S. fertilizer market.

Tier 1 - NPK Producers

CF IndustriesNutrienThe Mosaic CompanyKoch FertilizerYara

Tier 2 - Blenders & Coaters

The AndersonsLoveland ProductsKoch Agronomic ServicesHelena

Secondary Nutrients

ICL (Polysulphate)Tessenderlo KerleySQMHaifa Group

Micronutrients

Verdesian Life SciencesBrandtWolf Trax (Koch)YaraVita

Important Notice

EL-I Tech™ products are registered or exempt in 5 US states, with 4 additional states pending. Until registration is complete, products cannot be sold or distributed commercially. Our 2026 Pilot Program operates under research exemptions and is limited to qualified partners.

For U.S. regulatory inquiries or documentation requests, please contact our compliance team at cezelle@el-i.tech

Partner With Us in the U.S. Market

We're seeking strategic partners for our U.S. market entry. Join our pilot program or discuss distribution partnerships for post-registration.