Invitation to the In-Person Workshop on Data Requirements for Microorganisms

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.

This event will feature insights from esteemed experts at MAPA, INIA-CSIC, and MISAN, and will provide an excellent opportunity to explore regulatory frameworks, testing methodologies, and global perspectives on microbial biocontrol products.

Agenda Highlights:

• Regulatory Framework: Presentation of new data requirements for microbial plant protection products.
• Biological Control Principles: Discussion on microbial sensitivity and risk considerations.
• Efficacy and Risk Evaluation: Methods and projects addressing microbial product classification and effectiveness.
• Roundtable Discussion: Global challenges in biocontrol, with a focus on Europe vs. other regions.

To ensure the best organization of this event, we kindly ask you to send an email to Jacobo Herrero (ibmaspain@ibmaspian.es), providing the following information:

From the company [Name]:
The following person(s) will attend the in-person workshop on Data Requirements for Microorganisms in Plant Protection Products:

• Mr./Ms. [Name] (Email: [Email])
• Mr./Ms. [Name] (Email: [Email])

As international attendees may require travel arrangements, we encourage early planning. Madrid offers excellent transport connections and accommodations near the venue. Should you need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important event.