date:Jun 26, 2015
approval of substances result in a lengthy process and delays in the availability of new substances for use by growers in the European Union. The product approval process now takes 4-6 years two years longer than under the previous legislation! The permanent revaluation of existing substances based on new requirements further limit the available toolbox for growers.
Food security of European trade. The lack of appropriate solutions to protect certain crops could lead to shortage of EU product