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The revised EU GFL (Reg (EC) 2019/1381), or transparency regulation, comes into force on 27 March 2021 and sees changes in the notification of studies, submission of dossiers via IUCLID and the publication of all study reports, to name a few. Read on to find out how these changes may …
Pollinator protection is a hot topic at the moment, and deservedly so. In order to feed a global population of 7.7 billion people, we must control unwanted pests that damage food crops, without killing the insects that help produce the food; this predominantly means bees. Various claims are purported as …
Assessing in vitro steroidogenesis endpoints is an important early step in establishing the endocrine disruptor (ED) potential of your crop protection product. Many regulators worldwide now require this information as part of the registration and approval process; for example, in the E.U., the updated pesticide and biocide directives now requests …
Intentionally added microplastics (tiny solid polymer particles) are included in various chemical products. Like degraded microplastic waste, intentionally added microplastics are of concern because of their potential to impact human and animal health. Regulators worldwide are assessing how to address intentionally added microplastics, with the ECHA classifying them as equivalent …
With more complex pollinator studies now demanded by regulators of crop protection products, we have an interview with Dr Michael Ramsey, Study Director for Terrestrial Ecotoxicology, about the new Covance research apiary in Huntingdon, UK and the value it brings to research and the local ecosystem.
The renewal process in the EU and the US for existing active substances requires advance planning and careful and attentive management. Following is practical advice to help you tackle the renewal of your plant protection active substance. 1. Form a Taskforce or Consortium A major difference between the application for …
The legislation concerning the placing of PPPs on the European single market is enshrined in Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, with the specific data requirements for ASs and PPPs contained in Regulations (EU) No. 283/2013 and No. 284/2013. The authorization of ASs generally expires after ten years. To enable continued marketing …
Residues of plant protection products (PPPs) are inevitably present in or on food, even when they are applied in line with good agricultural practice. The upper limit of residue permitted on food or feed is the ‘maximum residue level’ (MRL), which, in Europe, is legislated by the European Commission based …
Important patent expiries are expected this year, and merger and acquisition activity among agrochemical companies is changing the competitive landscape. Against this backdrop, the history, knowledge and insight about established active substances could get ‘lost’, and such changes may pose risks for reauthorization of plant protection products (PPP). Find out …
Introduction The new EU requirements for endocrine disruptor identification will impact any active ingredient (AI) renewals with expected decisions from November 2018 onwards. Learn more about these requirements and key strategies to meet them, below[CS1] [CS2]. The European Commission has adopted new criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors (EDs) – these criteria …