Legal Advice on Feasible Routes to Accelerate Biocontrol

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 was further confirmation that the simplification programme mentioned in the Vision for Agriculture will be the omnibus vehicle for immediate changes to accelerate biocontrol with a proposal in 4Q2025.

Further public comments from the Agriculture Commissioner indicate that the Biotech Act will also have a role to play. 

You can download the advice here.