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Discussion Topic 2: Are there new feasible approaches to streamline harmonized, proportionate, cost / efficient, collaborative global regulatory frameworks for biobased inputs? • More often than not, there is a copy paste of requirements from the Chemical products – a Hangover from the Chemical Regime, which needs new approaches, fresh outlook, open mindset, new talent of abilities and expertise. • Market size and not need is what mainly determines resources for registration, which causes many small countries to lose out on beneficial products/ technologies. • Sometimes a simple answer
... Leer más submitted to a simple question asked, generates a knee-jerk reaction of data requirement overload (sometimes/ usually not needed/ required or even unrealistic), which is a major challenge. There is a need for harmonization between nations, which could be facilitated by transnational discussion. There is a need for more bioprotection experts and the formation of independent expert groups, which could be at a regional or national level to whom regulators and companies can refer for sound scientific advice. This is because even where there is a specific regulation, there is not enough knowledge, expertise to address biocontrol. In addition, there is a need to consider commercialization problems due to a distribution system built around chemicals. Bioprotection works best in a system approach and managing expectations explaining how and when biologicals work often requires mindset change in farmers, advisers and distribution. We do have great examples such as Tuta absoluta. In particular in Brazil and Europe we need a specific regulation while Colombia does have it but apart from export crops it does not effectively solve problems elsewhere in the value chain (i.e produce for national consumption) since there is no official control for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of chemical pesticides sprayed. Harmonisation between countries is necessary and on a global basis companies and NG0s have a role. A real issue is lack of expertise in evaluating biocontrol. Leer menos
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Palabras clave: Data & Evidence, Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Human rights, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment