Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (2016) 96, 727-734

Anna La Torre, V. Battaglia and F. Caradonia (2016)
An overview on the current plant biostimulant legislations in different European member states
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 96, 727-734
Abstract: Plant biostimulants are borderline substances that play an intermediate role between plant protection products and fertilisers. At present, such substances are regulated by national laws and have different names in the various European Member States. The aim of this paper is to provide an overviewon the activity of these substances and on the national laws that regulate them, as they vary considerably from one Member State to another. The greatest difficulty in terms of the correct regulatory framework for these substances is related to their heterogeneity. This situation creates uncertainties for operators, control authorities and bodies that certify and control the organic production, and strongly limits the growth of these substances. This problem will be overcome with the amendment of Regulation EC No 2003/2003 which will shortly extend its scope to the category of plant biostimulants included within the fertilising additives.
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