Authority for Business and Innovation

Plant protection products: Apply for official recognition of a testing facility

Prerequisites

• They employ a researcher and this person
  • has a completed university or technical college degree in the field of agricultural, horticultural or forestry sciences or comparable sciences and
  • possesses at least 2 years of professional experience in conducting relevant experiments.
• A suitable deputy for the principal investigator was appointed.
• They employ a sufficient number of qualified and trained staff.
• They have suitable equipment for proper experimentation.
  • Sufficient premises,
  • Laboratory and field equipment,
  • Sufficient experimental areas and
  • Greenhouses and climate chambers, if necessary.
• They maintain a list of ongoing and completed trials for approval purposes.

Documents required

Please note

Deadlines

No

Procedure

• You submit a written application to the relevant authority and attach all required documents.
• You will receive an appointment for the inspection of the experimental facilities and their documentation.
• The relevant authority will decide on your application.

Processing time

Processing usually takes 2 to 3 months.

Fees

The fees vary depending on the individual case.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 8 of the Plant Protection Products Ordinance (PflSchMV)


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