Council of the European Union and European Parliament 21 October 2009, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC

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REGULATION (EC) No 1107/2009 establishes a framework for the approval and market placement of plant protection products within the EU, aiming to ensure high levels of protection for human and animal health and the environment while promoting agricultural competitiveness. Key provisions include harmonized rules for the approval of active substances, the requirement for risk assessments by the European Food Safety Authority, and the application of the precautionary principle. Enforcement involves Member States granting authorizations based on established criteria, with mechanisms for mutual recognition of approvals and specific provisions for minor uses and temporary authorizations in exceptional circumstances.AI