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The European Crop Care Association (ECCA)<\/a> has submitted its contribution to the European Commission\u2019s Call for Evidence on the Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus, focusing on the functioning of Regulation (EC) No 1107\/2009 and its impact on post-patent plant protection products (PPPs).<\/p>\n

Post-patent PPPs represent\u00a076.4% of the EU plant protection market\u00a0\u2013 and\u00a0more than 90%, if proprietary off-patents are included. On average,\u00a010 years after a post-patent product enters the market, the price of equivalent products decreases by around 50%. This ensures affordability and competition for European agriculture, while maintaining safety and efficacy.<\/p>\n

Our submission highlights the need for predictable and harmonized data protection rules to ensure fair competition and faster market access across EU Member States. It also calls for improved transparency and access to information by making assessment reports (dRR\/RR) publicly available after authorization.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, we [ECCA] emphasize the importance of a more effective mutual recognition system to guarantee fair and equal availability of plant protection tools for farmers across the EU. Moreover, we propose simplified and fit-for-purpose renewal and authorization procedures to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and support innovation.<\/p>\n

Finally, we stress the need to consider socio-economic impacts in regulatory decisions in order to preserve European food security and crop diversity.<\/p>\n

ECCA remains committed to engaging constructively with the European Commission (DG SANTE, DG AGRI), EU Member States and the European Parliament to ensure that the upcoming legislative proposal delivers a more efficient, science-based and competitive regulatory framework for European farmers.<\/p>\n

Quick Look on Role of Post-Patent PPPs in Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n