Biopesticides - Biological Plant Protection Products and Active Substances

Biopesticides is a term that applies to agrochemicals which contain certain biological control agents that are derived from natural materials. As for all agrochemicals, biopesticides also have to be authorized for use according to Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 before they can be placed on the market.

Biopesticides can be grouped into the following categories:

1. Biochemicals, such as
   1. Pheromones or other semiochemicals
   2. Plant extracts
   3. Minerals
   4. Organic acids
   5. Plant growth regulators
2. Microorganisms, such as
   1. Fungi
   2. Bacteria
   3. Viruses
   4. Protozoa
   5. Yeasts and others
3. New alternative products

Due to their characteristics, which may differ significantly from synthetic chemical products as well as from each other, specific guidance is followed for these products.

As for all agrochemicals, biopesticide applicants have to demonstrate that products are not only effective but also safe for the environment, operators, and bystanders. For some groups, specific guidance documents indicate areas with more scope for justifications compared to “classical” pesticides; but in all cases, experience cannot be substituted.

Additional considerations may apply for biopesticide products if, e.g. microbials are pathogenic to humans or animals, they produce toxins, or they have multiplication potential in the environment.

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