Seed Applied Technologies Committee
Seed Applied Technologies Committee
Jeff Daniels
ASTA CSS Chicago
December 2018
ISF - Membership
2
58
ordinary
members
7500+
companies
75
countries
SAT-Com
(Seed Applied Technologies Committee)
•
ISF Objectives 2016-2020
: To promote the harmonization of
regulations governing seed applied technologies at global and
regional level
•
Seed decision is the starting point for farmers – before deciding on
applied technologies, crop protection and fertilizers.
•
We want farmers to be able to access all available solutions to secure
yields – for this, seed applied technologies are critical.
•
ISF is engaged in communicating the value of seed applied
technologies
and keeping these solutions on the markets
.
3
SAT-Com News
•
Purpose - To promote the technologies that enhance the potential
of the seed while supporting a positive and sustainable regulatory
and social climate for that use.
•
Frequency – Published 3 times per year
•
Communication platform to share best practices, updates on SAT-
Com activity, seed treatment related news, etc.
•
Subscribe at
isf@worldseed.org
4
Movement of Treated Seed
•
ISF Position Paper adopted in June on the Movement of Treated
Seed
•
Purpose -
Raise awareness on the factors impacting the movement
of treated seed and promote a unifying view on a working system to
facilitate the free, international movement of treated seed
•
Communications strategy in development
•
Target audiences, desired impact and associated actions are being
defined
Non renewal of a.i. Thiram
6
A.I. Thiram
•
On Oct. 09, 2018 EU-COM implemented EU Reg. 2018/1500 stating:
•
the
non-renewal of approval
of the a.i. THIRAM
•
the
prohibition
of the
use
and
sale
of
seeds treated
with ST-products containing
THIRAM
•
The conditions of EU REG 2018/1500 are as following:
•
Entry into force
on
Oct. 29, 2018
•
Sell out period
of the
products based on Thiram
:
3 month
•
So any
product
needs to be
purchased
till
Jan. 30, 2019
•
Application on seeds
and
use of such treated seeds: 12 month
•
End
of
sales
and
sowing
of such treated seeds on
Jan 30, 2020
But it all depends on the final Member State decision if the full grace period will be applied for the treatment period
European Chemical Agency (ECHA)
•
“Driving force among regulatory authorities in implementing the EU's groundbreaking
chemicals legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment as well as for
innovation and competitiveness.”
•
‘Call for evidence’ launched regarding ‘possible restriction of microplastics’ (i.e. ban)
•
Already colleagues from ESA and EU Crop Protection Association are investigating where
our sector may be impacted
•
Seed coatings have been mentioned, real impact
not yet clear.
7
The Seed Applied Technologies Committee, led by Jeff Daniels at ASTA CSS Chicago in December 2018, works to harmonize regulations for seed technologies globally. SAT-Com promotes the value of seed technologies and advocates for farmers' access to innovative solutions. ISF membership includes 7500+ companies in 75 countries. Learn more about ISF's objectives and their efforts in seed treatment innovation and regulation. Stay updated with SAT-Com news and the movement of treated seeds with ISF's position paper adopted in June. Explore the impacts of the non-renewal of Thiram and the regulatory landscape of seed treatments in Europe driven by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA).
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Seed Applied Technologies Committee Jeff Daniels ASTA CSS Chicago December 2018
ISF - Membership 7500+ companies 58 ordinary members 75 countries 2
SAT-Com (Seed Applied Technologies Committee) ISF Objectives 2016-2020: To promote the harmonization of regulations governing seed applied technologies at global and regional level Seed decision is the starting point for farmers before deciding on applied technologies, crop protection and fertilizers. We want farmers to be able to access all available solutions to secure yields for this, seed applied technologies are critical. ISF is engaged in communicating the value of seed applied technologies and keeping these solutions on the markets. 3
SAT-Com News Purpose - To promote the technologies that enhance the potential of the seed while supporting a positive and sustainable regulatory and social climate for that use. Frequency Published 3 times per year Communication platform to share best practices, updates on SAT- Com activity, seed treatment related news, etc. Subscribe at isf@worldseed.org 4
Movement of Treated Seed ISF Position Paper adopted in June on the Movement of Treated Seed Purpose - Raise awareness on the factors impacting the movement of treated seed and promote a unifying view on a working system to facilitate the free, international movement of treated seed Communications strategy in development Target audiences, desired impact and associated actions are being defined
Non renewal of a.i. Thiram A.I. Thiram On Oct. 09, 2018 EU-COM implemented EU Reg. 2018/1500 stating: the non-renewal of approval of the a.i. THIRAM the prohibition of the use and sale of seeds treated with ST-products containing THIRAM The conditions of EU REG 2018/1500 are as following: Entry into force on Oct. 29, 2018 Sell out period of the products based on Thiram: 3 month So any product needs to be purchased till Jan. 30, 2019 Application on seeds and use of such treated seeds: 12 month End of sales and sowing of such treated seeds on Jan 30, 2020 But it all depends on the final Member State decision if the full grace period will be applied for the treatment period 6
European Chemical Agency (ECHA) Driving force among regulatory authorities in implementing the EU's groundbreaking chemicals legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment as well as for innovation and competitiveness. Call for evidence launched regarding possible restriction of microplastics (i.e. ban) Already colleagues from ESA and EU Crop Protection Association are investigating where our sector may be impacted not yet clear. Seed coatings have been mentioned, real impact 7
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