The Belgian Plant Protection Products and Fertilisers Service has released an updated version of its fundamental guide on streamlined application process for plant protection product in Belgium. This update, which takes effect immediately, includes many major changes targeted at expediting the application process and improving transparency for stakeholders.

The most notable changes include:

Fee Structure Separation:

All specific references to fees have been updated, and unnecessary information has been removed. Applicants can now obtain current fee information. This relocation is intended to streamline the core manual and keep fee information updated.

Enhanced Digital Submission:

Recognizing the importance of secure data transfer, the new edition includes the option to use ‘Belnet Fedsender’ for application submission. This innovation creates a safe and dependable server for applicants to communicate critical information.

Label Quality Assurance:

The new guideline now contains extensive instructions for ensuring the quality and compliance of physical labels on plant protection products. This emphasis on label integrity is intended to promote product safety and user understanding.

Composition Knowledge Clarification:

A substantial clarification has been made about the necessary knowledge of product composition. The former need for authorisation holders to be aware of the whole composition has been modified. It is now sufficient that the Plant Protection Products and Fertilisers Service has this thorough information. This change makes the procedure easier for applicants while retaining regulatory compliance.

These changes in Streamlined Application Process for Plant Protection Product in Belgium reflect the Belgian Plant Protection Products and Fertilisers Service’s commitment to provide applicants with clear, efficient, and up-to-date information.