Digital PPP Labels in the EU by 2027? What Companies Should Prepare for Now
Digital PPP Labels in the EU: What Product Owners Should Prepare for NowDigitalisation of plant protection product (PPP) labels is moving from industry initiative to becoming a regulatory requirement. The European Commission is preparing new labelling rules that will require all PPPs to have both a physical label and a digital, machine-readable version accessible via…
Northern Zone Efficacy Guidance 2025 (Version 10) – Key Updates
Northern Zone Efficacy Guidance 2025 (Version 10) – Key Updates Discover what’s new in Northern Zone efficacy guidance 2025 (Version 10). Learn updated PPP trial requirements to streamline EU registration. Updated guidance on efficacy requirements in the northern zone When applying for authorization of a plant protection product (PPP) in the EU Northern Zone, applicants…
Agrolab appoints new CEO - Press release
Press releaseIndslev, Nørre Aaby, Denmark – 1. july 2025Agrolab is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Lading as the new CEO of Agrolab Holding and the subsidiary Agrolab Field, effective August 4, 2025. Louise Lading brings 20 years of experience in the life sciences and plant protection industry from her time at Bayer, including…
New data requirements for applications for dispensation of plant protection products in Denmark
From April 1, 2025, new data requirements for plant protection product (PPP) dispensation applications in Denmark will take effect. These regulatory updates mean that companies may need to generate additional data to meet compliance standards. What’s Changing in PPP Dispensation Applications? Previously, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessed dispensation applications based on: Data provided…
Insecticide Resistance Monitoring in the Nordic and Baltic Regions: Key Findings and Trends
Agrolab at the Forefront of Nordic-Baltic Collaboration on Pesticide Resistance At Agrolab, we are proud to play an active role in the Nordic-Baltic collaboration on pesticide resistance research and efficacy evaluation, known as Norbarag. This network unites representatives from research institutes and agrochemical companies across the EU North Zone, driving joint efforts to tackle one…
New State Fee for Plant Protection Product Applications in Lithuania
As of August 1, 2024, Lithuania has implemented a new state fee structure for plant protection product applications. This change affects all companies seeking to register and market plant protection products within the country, marking a significant update in Lithuania’s regulatory landscape.Please find the link for the new state fee here:In English: https://vatzum.lrv.lt/public/canonical/1723201906/21914/State%20fee%202024-08-01.pdfIn Lithuanian: https://vatzum.lrv.lt/public/canonical/1723200804/21913/Valstyb%C4%97s%20rinkliavos%20nuo%202024-08-01.pdfLet…
Funding Available for Alternative Plant Protection Product Approvals
We’re excited to share some great news for small companies and startups in the plant protection industry. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) has opened a new funding round aimed at supporting the approval of alternative plant protection products, including low-risk and microbiological solutions.
New rules coming for biostimulants in Finland
The requirements for the registration of biostimulants in Finland will change from January 1, 2024. From that date, microbial-based biostimulants registered through national authorisation must comply with the EU Fertilising Products Regulation 2019/1009 and EU standards. As an example, only products containing the following 4 microorganisms can be registered: Azotobacter spp. Mycorrhizal fungi Rhizobium spp. …
Last minute update on pesticide authorisation in the North Zone
Since 2011, a significant guidance document has streamlined the authorization process for plant protection products in the Northern European zone. In this cooperative effort, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway join forces to evaluate applications for pesticide approval, aligning with the Pesticide Ordinance to alleviate the application workload and harmonize the evaluation process. …
Biostimulant approval on hold by EU comission due to possible pesticide effects
Agrolab has been informed about a temporary pause in the registration of certain biostimulants due to potential pesticide effects. This development has led to a comprehensive review of these biostimulants by the European Union (EU) Commission. According to Agrolab’s sources, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, Miljøstyrelsen, has initiated this inquiry with the EU commission, prompting…
About Agrolab
Agrolab A/S is the recommended research organization in the EU North Zone within field research and regulatory consulting.
Agrolab provides consultation and field trial services with the aim of assisting companies towards the registration of plant protection products in the agricultural and food production sector, specialized in Scandinavia and the Baltic states.