Harmonised Risk Indicators are needed to estimate the trends in risk from pesticide use. Harmonised Risk Indicators are defined in the Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides (the Sustainable Use Directive). These indicator...
Active substances are an essential element of pesticides. The approval of active substance occurs at EU level, and guidance documents and guidelines for this procedure exist. They aim to clarify, harmonise and standardise the complex approval process. This study examines the guidance and guideli...
Within the scope of the efficiency analysis in section 5.3 the annual costs for Member States (MS) related to Regulation 1107/2009 and Regulation 396/2005 are presented. The overall costs for Member States for approval and authorisation procedures per year are estimated at approx. EUR 44 million...
