As you may be aware (or not, as it has been kept very quiet) in recent weeks we have learned of a proposed regulatory issue, not just additional paperwork, but the effective complete removal of the use of biostimulants on UK farms by 2022.

While many people are under the impression that regulatory laws passed in the EU will not affect the UK any longer, this is, however, not the case.

Many regulations continue to affect us and of particular concern is the EU Fertiliser Regulation, (EC) 219/1009, which has already become part of UK law due to the Withdrawal Legislation.

This regulation will come into force in 2022 and will require manufacturers and suppliers of biostimulants to complete field trials to the same level required for pesticide registration.

If this legislation in its current form is converted to statutory law it will be an unnecessarily severe blow, not just to the UK independent biostimulant industry, but also for UK farmers.

It will remove one of the main tools they have at their disposal to reduce their use of nitrogen and pesticides and to meet the environmental demands of ELMS and the goals of both Government, NFU,  major supermarkets and – most importantly – the expectations of the British Consumer.

Please see our full article at :

https://www.emeraldresearchltd.com/postcova-project-april-update-is-it-all-in-vain/