Latest developments in the registration of SPP chemicals in Germany and Europe

Abstract

Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) No 396/2005 of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in and on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC. The review process of active substances under Directive 91/414/EEC led to a rapid decline in the number of available existing active substances on EU level. New active substances to protect stored products are missing. Consequently the number of available storage insecticides is reduced even more. The aim of Regulation 396/2005 is to harmonise the maximum residue levels (MRLs) on EU level to eliminate barriers to trade and to increase the transparency of the market. A reduction of MRLs and as a result the reduction of the number of available active substances is possible. Subsequently the number of gaps and resistance problems will increase. In the consequence all persons involved, including farmers, industry, government and administration, research and trade are requested to spare no effort to reach a long-term and effective store protection, which is save to users and consumers as well as the environment. The influence of the new Regulation on placing plant protection products on the market will depend on its arrangements on EU and national level.