PRIMO is a calculator tool use to assess EU maximum residues levels (MRLs) for pesticides, or proposals for MRLs, the chronic and acute dietary consumer exposure to pesticide residues estimation. According to the model, that is based on national food consumption figures and unit weights provided by Member States, and it applies internationally agreed […]
The most challenging part was the evaluation of studies which do not have specific standard test guideline. In order to assess the validity of individual studies, it is therefore necessary to have the availability of appraisal criteria contained in Critical Appraisal Tools (CATs). The scope of this proposal is to develop critical appraisal tools to support the evaluation […]
The EU Green Deal’s Farm to Fork Strategy is moving us towards a sustainable food system. In EU adopted regulations for Biopesticides, European union has announced, amended and adopted the regulations regarding biopesticides on (EU) Nos. 546/2011 and 1107/2009 (Annex II) lay out standardized principles and criteria for assessing and authorizing plant protection products and […]
An updated version of the SPC format will be compatible with IUCLID SPC Editor (prepared by EFSA) is dedicated for creating a summary of product characterisation for a single product, product families, and members of the family. ECHA updating that in the future applicant must prepare SPC files in IUCLID instead of the SPC Editor. […]
A consultation on proposed revisions to Annexes II (biocidal active substance) and III (biocidal product) of the GB BPR commenced on 17th January 2023. GB BPR aims to ensure environmental and human health protection by reducing the use of animal testing and revising it in accordance with latest technological developments. Guidance for GB BPR is similar […]
European Commission introduced new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemical substances The Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation, EC No. 1272/2008 has been revised to give more clarity about new Rules for hazard classification. As a result of the revision, the gaps in chemical hazards information will be filled in and the different […]
• Glyphosate has been the most commonly used herbicide in the EU and around the world for several decades. • In order to extend the approval period for the active substance glyphosate, the European Commission amended regulation No. 540/2011 on 2 December 2022. • To assess renewal of approval procedure for glyphosate, EU created an […]
The new regulations are based on the latest scientific developments and microorganism properties European union has finalized the amended version of regulations regarding biopesticides on (EU) Nos. 546/2011 and 1107/2009 (Annex II) lay out standardized principles and criteria for assessing and authorizing plant protection products and microorganism active substances, regulation (EU) No. 283/2013 and (EU) […]
The European Parliament has actively monitored the implementation of the legal framework of Directive 2009/128/EC which specifically regulates the sustainable use of pesticides Timelines On 22 June 2022, the Commission submitted a proposal to revise the SUD. This was initially scheduled for 23 March 2022, has been delayed, reportedly, due to Russia’s war on Ukraine. […]
IUCLID is the essential tool for any organisation or individual that needs to record, store, submit, and exchange data on chemical substances within regulatory frameworks, such as HPV, EU Biocides, and REACH in the format of the OECD harmonised templates. Generally, IUCLID is updated four times in a year. The October 2022 release of IUCLID […]