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Plant protection products
Critically examined - plant protection products
The BVL is responsible for authorising plant protection products in Germany. In this process, the BVL is responsible for risk management, i.e. for authorisation decisions and administrative measures to protect both humans and the environment. Furthermore, the BVL acts as the national coordination point in the European cooperation to evaluate active substances in plant protection products and to determine maximum residue levels. It lists plant resistance improvers and adjuvants which are permitted in Germany.
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Legal Regulations for the EU Review Programme
The EU legislation is based on Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market. This Regulation also rules the assessment and the approval of active substances.
Information on active substances
The European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority as well as the EU Member states provides comprehensive information on the active substances of plant protection products to the public.
Guidance for the assessment procedures
The European Commission has produced a range of Guidance Documents which describe in detail data requirements, test methods and assessment procedures giving support for notifiers as well as for the evaluators of the dossiers in the Member States.
Technical guidance to applicants for dossier submission
The BVL coordinates the EU review procedure in Germany and acts as a contact point for applicants. The BVL provides on its website the necessary information and links to technical guidelines of the EU and the OECD.