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Lynn L. Bergeson Managing Director Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. |
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The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced on November 12, 2024, that it published a new study evaluating nanomaterials applications in biocidal, plant protection, and fertilizing products used in agriculture.
November 13th, 2024
EUON Publishes Study on Nanomaterial Applications for Agriculture
The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced on November 12, 2024, that it published a new study evaluating nanomaterials applications in biocidal, plant protection, and fertilizing products used in agriculture. See https://euon.echa.europa.eu/view-article/-/journal_content/title/new-study-on-nanomaterial-applications-for-agriculture-published The study, "Collection and review of information on nanomaterial-based and nano-enabled plant protection products, biocidal products and fertilising products," addresses knowledge gaps on applications, exposure, and hazards of nanomaterials and nano-agrochemicals, as well as the advantages of using them. See https://euon.echa.europa.eu/documents/2435000/3268573/echa_2022_512_pesticides_and_fertilizers.pdf/1fef13d2-1ac8-0b3b-17e0-a2c847b26147?t=1730883918458 According to the abstract, a literature search "found 3,052 relevant documents from databases with scientific literature and grey literature, assessing nano-agrochemicals' market presence and their comparative efficacy and safety." The authors' analysis found that "nano-agrochemicals often offer enhanced performance, suggesting a shift towards sustainable agriculture." The study notes that existing regulations such as the Plant Protection Products Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and Fertilising Products Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 "lack specific provisions for nanoforms, unlike the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012." Recommendations include updating legislation to define and consider nano-agrochemicals, establishing a framework for standardized use instructions, creating an EU-level nano-agrochemicals database, and implementing a notification system for manufacturers.
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