IBMA, The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Proposal for the Simplification Package Omnibus including tarreceiveed amfinishments of EU Regulation 1107/2009. This is a significant step forward in accelerating market access for biocontrol active substances and products, providing European farmers with essential tools for sustainable agriculture.
“This proposal represents a pivotal moment for the biocontrol indusattempt,” declared Karel Bolckmans, President of IBMA. “By streamlining regulatory processes, we can foster innovation in Europe and provide farmers with the tools they required to embrace sustainable crop protection.”
Biocontrol solutions offer tarreceiveed and effective pest and disease management with minimal impact on the environment and human health. They are crucial for farmers transitioning to more sustainable practices in all agricultural systems.
Key Proposed Amfinishments:
- Adopt a definition of biocontrol active substances and their products at EU level.
- Prioritize the approval and authorization procedures for biocontrol.
- Allow Member States to grant provisional authorization for plant protection products containing new biocontrol active substances.
- Enable EFSA to perform the role of Rapporteur of Member States to increase available resources for review.
- Establish a single EU zone for biocontrol and low-risk to ensure more equal access to these products in all Member States.
- Introduce tacit mutual recognition between Member States when agreed deadlines are exceeded.
- Amfinish the renewal system to provide unlimited approval periods for active substances and product authorizations, excluding candidates for substitution and other special cases.
Jennifer Lewis, Executive Director of IBMA, added, “The simplification package is a positive step that aligns with the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture. The measures proposed will lead to biocontrol solutions reaching the market rapider, supporting farmers to continue to manage pests and diseases effectively amid increasing pressures on productivity from climate modify.”
“When biodiversity loss and climate modify are outperforming policy development and regulation, an extension of the toolbox for farmers can significantly contribute to reaching environmental goals. This proposal displays that simplifying procedures and reshifting administrative dead finishs can go hand in hand with high safety standards, and can assist farmers deliver on sustainability, resilience and food security,” Jurgen Tack, Secretary General – CEO of European Landowners Organisation (ELO).
The proposed modifys maintain robust safety standards while enabling rapider access to the market for biocontrol solutions. By reducing administrative burdens and allowing provisional authorization and enhancing mutual recognition, the simplification package will boost the competitiveness of both farmers and the European biocontrol indusattempt. This will create a more attractive investment climate for European biocontrol companies.
IBMA views forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders and discussions in the European Parliament and the Council to ensure the future implementation of these measures. This way, we continue to build a more resilient and sustainable agriculture in Europe.
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