HSE has announced the updated UK arrangements for considering Article 53 emergency authorisations under Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and associated charging. Changes in the process include:
- The use of a new application form
- The role of the Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) in considering applications for emergency authorisations.
- The timing of the approval process
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/topics/pesticide-approvals/pesticides-registration/applicant-guide/the-applicant-guide-emergen.htm
The changes, including the introduction of a new application form (CRD9), will take effect from 10th January