Despite perceptions that biopesticides are inherently less dangerous, the EU regulates them as stringently as conventional, potentially highly hazardous, synthetic plant protection chemicals (Regulation [EC] No. 1107/2009). This has made approvals costly and slow. Recent regulatory revisions intended to redress this—to give EU farmers better and faster access to biological …
How to renew plant protection products – EU regulations
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 …