Corporate regulatory and legal affairs Calling for accelerated market access of sustainable (micro)biologicals It can take years to register biological products both within the Netherlands and abroad. The European Union has some of the toughest regulatory laws. Part of the problem is that there is no specific category for biologicals used to benefit horticulture and agriculture, so that all the laws that apply to chemical protection agents, apply to sustainable biological alternatives too. Koppert has been actively lobbying for more flexible and rapid registration of biologicals on many fronts; through the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) and BioStimulants council (EBIC) and by keeping various influential stakeholders and policy makers informed. In fact, the company now has a specialized Corporate Market Access Department established to smooth the way forward to a more equitable deal for biological pest and disease control products in general. The team works on all kinds of Intellectual Property projects; from registrations, organic certifications, and trademarks to patents and licenses globally. We share the view that much of the current legislation lags behind retail and consumer demand for safe and residue-free food. We actively promote the use of sustainable biological alternatives for healthy and safe food, now and in the future. Actively promoting legislation for safe food and biodiversity. 52
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