26 January 2021,
Brexit means change – change means opportunity. Whatever your politics and opinions, Brexit became a reality on January 1, which means it’s time to make the most of it. Industry leaders Fargro have pinpointed three ways the horticulture industry can benefit.
1) Specific regulations for specific needs
Biopesticides get caught in the wrong net. It’s time for the CRD to create a distinct regulatory framework. As we all know, regulation for the authorisation of plant protection products falls under the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK. But there’s no distinct regulatory process for biopesticides – so they’re subject to scrutiny under a framework designed for conventional chemistry.