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Feed/COD2023/0128(COD)Health & Social

Supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products (recast)

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Updated 26d ago
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This procedure aims to update the rules for Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) for plant protection products. These certificates extend the duration of patent protection for chemicals used in farming, compensating for the long time it takes to get regulatory approval before a product can be sold.

This affects chemical manufacturers and the agricultural sector. The changes aim to simplify the application process and ensure a more consistent approach across all EU member states.