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IBMA has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the forthcoming Biotech Act II, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors. In its response, IBMA highlighted that biocontrol is one of the most advanced and readily deployable applications of biotechnology, already contributing to sustainable food production, biodiversity […]
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When Definitions can Exclude: the Future of Biocontrol in Europe
New video featuring Alessandra Moccia, Vice President of IBMA-Global & Senior Director Global Regulatory Affairs, Suterra. As agriculture faces growing environmental and sustainability challenges, biocontrol is an essential part of the solution. But innovation alone is not enough—farmers need timely access to these tools. In this video, Alessandra Moccia highlights the urgent need for a […]
During more than one hour, the 60 enthusiastic participants took part in an intensive brainstorming, addressing 2 questions to build the IBMA Biocontrol Ecosystem. The first question was about the needs & topics for the biocontrol ecosystem and the second question concerned the resources and actions required to answer these needs. The brains worked hard : more than 100 ideas/post its were covered with ideas, much intense discussion took place between participants and a lot of clear take away’s emerged, for now […]
The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2026 will take place from 20 to 22 October in Basel, Switzerland. The organization is now inviting attendees who are active in the field of biocontrol to submit abstracts for presentations. Before you start the process, please: Note that after clicking on the “Submit Abstract” button, you will be […]
Every year since 2015, the Bernard Blum Award has been given to innovative biocontrol products that have a high impact on the management of pests or diseases while having a low impact on human health and the environment. Criteria The Jury focuses on the following criteria: This year 4 innovations will be awarded at ABIM […]
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IBMA welcomes the publication of the Proposal for the Simplification Package Omnibus
Important milestone for the biocontrol industry Brussels, 17 December 2025 – IBMA, The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Proposal for the Simplification Package Omnibus including targeted amendments of EU Regulation 1107/2009. This is a significant step forward in accelerating market access for biocontrol active substances and products, providing European farmers with […]
Yesterday, IFOAM Organics Europe, FiBL, and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) organised an event at the European Parliament “Biocontrol in Organic: Managing Plant Health with Complementary Practices”. This event brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the urgent need to accelerate market access for biocontrol solutions. A Timely Discussion The event, hosted […]
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Accelerating Biocontrol in Organic Farming and beyond
Brussels, 10 December 2025 – Today, IFOAM Organics Europe, FiBL and IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, organised the event ‘Biocontrol in organic: managing plant health with complementary practices’ in the European Parliament, a few days before the publication of the Food and Feed Safety omnibus. The event, hosted by MEP Madjouline Sbai, addressed the organic approach […]
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The European Parliament supports faster access to Biocontrol
The European Parliament supports faster access to Biocontrol An important step for biocontrol in Europe Brussels, 25 November 2025 – IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of the Biocontrol Non Legislative Intiative Report (INI). The report proposes the acceleration of the authorization and uptake of biological control. The result of today’s positive […]
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European Parliament AGRI and ENVI Committees Support Faster Uptake of Biocontrol Solutions in the EU
Brussels, 5 November 2025 – IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, welcomes the approval of the compromise amendments to the European Parliament’s INI report on ensuring faster registration and uptake of biological control. The amendments adopted yesterday evening by a majority of Members of the European Parliament in the AGRI and ENVI Committees, are a key […]