Introduction to Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment for Plant Protection Products
13 - 14 July 2021 Introduction: Under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, applicants are required to demonstrate acceptable risk from plant protection products to non-target organisms. This workshop aims to take participants through a first-tier risk assessment for zonal product authorisations and UK National authorisations, identifying the approaches that applicants need to follow to obtain product authorisation under Regulation 1107/2009. Format: The event will be a mixture of presentations and practical workshops and will be given by members of CRDs Regulatory Science Group directly involved in the registration process. Topics covered: - Active substance and plant protection product data requirements
- First tier bird and mammal risk assessment according to EFSA Bird and Mammal Guidance Document (2009)
- UK aquatic risk assessment (via spray drift and drainflow exposure)
- First tier bee and other non-target arthropod risk assessments
- First tier earthworm and soil macro- and micro-organisms risk assessment
- First tier non-target terrestrial plants risk assessment
- UK risk mitigation options
- Post-EU Exit regulatory update
Who should attend? The event will be specifically designed for registration specialists involved in the preparation and submission of plant protection products dossiers to CRD. Registrations If you wish to register for the workshop, please visit our booking page andcomplete an online registration form. The cost of this course is 450 (plus VAT) per person. The closing date for registration is 6July 2021. | 
