Plant protection product authorisation in the EU

Who will benefit from this course?

This course will benefit newly employed Regulatory Affairs managers and people who need an overview of the authorisation process of a plant protection product without being too detailed. It could also be Regulatory people from outside Europe who wish to get to know how the regulatory framework in Europe works. 

What is the purpose of this course? 

The purpose of this course is to give an overview of the authorisation process and the elements involved. It is a great overview for people recently joining Regulatory Affairs of plant protection products or people not in Regulatory Affairs but would like to see “the bigger picture”. 

You will gain knowledge about Regulation EC 1107/2009 and the process of getting a plant protection product authorised in the EU.  

You will learn about the zonal system, mutual recognition, Uniform Principles, the risk envelope approach, fees, classification and labelling. You will also be acquainted with knowledge about timelines, guidance documents and integrated pest management.