--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20220221-european-union-simplifies-the-approval-process-for-biopesticides/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # European Union simplifies the approval process for biopesticides Publication Date: 2022-02-21T16:00:13-05:00 Last Updated: 2022-02-21T13:24:08-05:00 Author: Dmitry Savinsky (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/dsavinsky/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![European Union simplifies the approval process for biopesticides](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/salad-2482457_960_720.jpg) Organic farming is being pushed forward. The European Union has approved new rules facilitating the use of microorganisms in the production of biological plant protection products and allowing farmers to replace chemicals with biological analogs. “Biologicals can protect crops with less risk to human health and the environment,” said European Union Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides. “As part of our Farm to Fork strategy, we have committed to a 50% reduction in the use of chemical pesticides by 2030 and it is critical to have a sustainable alternative.” Once the rules come into force in November this year, the approval of microorganisms for use in the production of biological plant protection products and the issuance of permits for their use will be much faster than before, thereby accelerating their time to market. Tags: [European Union](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/european-union/), [plant protection products](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/plant-protection-products/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.