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IBMA commissioned legal advice on the feasibility of targeted amendments to EU Regulation 1107/2009 for biocontrol. Targeted amendments to 1107/2009 can be done via a specific amending regulation or an omnibus legislation such as the Biotech Act or a simplification procedure. At the end of February, at an IBMA meeting with DG AGRI cabinet, there […]
Founded in 1995, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) is an international non-profit trade association, based in Brussels since 2013. With over 220 members globally, we represent the manufacturers of biocontrol solutions, known alternatives to control pests and diseases effectively in an environmentally friendly way in agriculture, forestry, public spaces, and gardens. A large percentage […]
This year we are celebrating 30 years of IBMA, 20 years of ABIM and 10 years of Bernard Blum Award. This includes a party at ABIM on 21 October from 18.30 with food, drinks, and a DJ. IBMA members can book a sponsorship opportunity (page 5) for 2,500 CHF which includes logo visibility at the party and […]
The Vision for Agriculture and Food states that the European Commission will put forward a proposal, in 2025, accelerating access to biocontrol to secure a future-proof agri-food sector that works hand in hand with nature. This brings European farmers a step closer to accessing more of the nature-friendly tools they urgently need to effectively protect […]
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Publication of “Data Decision Tree for identifying potential risks for microorganisms when used in plant protection”.
We are happy to announce the publication of the “Data Decision Tree for identifying potential risks for microorganisms when used in plant protection”. In this paper, a tiered approach was used to indicate potential risk areas and a progressive ‘Data Decision Tree’ and risk-based flowchart was developed. Considering relevant risk factors for microorganisms, a branched […]
IBMA welcomes the European Commission’s upcoming Communication on a Single Market Strategy for 2025 to fully exploit the potentials of the single market and boost Europe’s productivity. European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen’s political guidelines highlight the need to “make business easier and deepen our Single Market to help innovative companies grow” while Mario […]
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AGRIFISH Council – AOB on harmonised terminology of Biological Control
The AOB on biocontrol took place on 10 December. Both the document related and the recording are available online, along with the different interventions from Member States. In summary, this AOB calling for a harmonized definition, as per Germany and Denmark’s AOB proposal, was supported by the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Portugal, Ireland, Lithuania, Sweden, Belgium, Estonia, […]
Dear Members, IBMA Spain is pleased to invite you to an in-person workshop on Data Requirements for Microorganisms in Plant Protection Products, aligned with the Explanatory Notes of October 2023. Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 5:05 PMLanguage: SpanishLocation: Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería AgronómicaCampus Ciudad UniversitariaAv. Puerta de Hierro, nº 2–4Madrid – […]
The new European Commissioners have been confirmed. Biocontrol received cross-party support during the hearings, and we expect biocontrol to play an important role in areas such as the Biotech Act and industrial prosperity as well as the Vision for Food and Agriculture. We are therefore taking this opportunity to remind the European Commission of the […]
We are happy to announce that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) signed a Letter of Intent in November 2024. This marks a significant step in our work to accelerate the uptake of biological control around the world and transition to sustainable agri-food systems […]