Instant Insights: Regulatory Frameworks for New Agricultural Products and Technologies

Dr Rüdiger Hauschild is a Biologist at Applied Insect Science (APIS), Germany and specialises in molecular plant physiology, plant pathology, nematology and applied biocontrol research. He has been involved in more than 60 dossier submissions for microorganisms, botanicals and semiochemicals in the EU, and was involved in several EU research and policy initiatives, including the REBECA, ProLarix and BIOCOMES projects and EU Commission and OECD working groups. Dr Willem J. Ravensberg is Corporate Senior Regulatory and Governmental Affairs Manager at Koppert Biological Systems. A leading expert in biocontrol product development, he is former President of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) and BioProtection Global (BPG) which brings together the world’s leading biocontrol associations.

• Chapter 1 - Creating a regulatory framework for cultured meat products: Singapore: Johnny Yeung, Yong Quan Tan, Siew Herng Chan, Kern Rei Chng, Calvin Yeo, Jer Lin Poh, Teng Yong Low and Joanne Sheot Harn Chan, National Centre for Food Science, Singapore; 1 Introduction2 Key food safety issues in Singapore3 The Singapore Food Agencys regulatory framework for cultured meat4 Strengthening food safety capabilities in cultured meat products through partnerships5 Building consumer confidence in the safety of cultured meat products6 Conclusion7 References Chapter taken from: Post, M., Connon, C. and Bryant, C. (ed.), Advances in cultured meat technology, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2023, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 376 8)Chapter 2 - The regulation of genome-edited crops: Gregory Jaffe, Center for Science in the Public Interest, USA; 1 Introduction2 Background on genome editing and its regulation3 Whether the Cartagena Biosafety Protocol applies to genome-edited crops4 Country case studies demonstrating regulation of genome-edited crops5 Analysis of regulations in different countries6 Conclusion and future trends7 References Chapter taken from: Willmann, M. R. (ed.), Genome editing for precision crop breeding, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2021, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 447 8)Chapter 3 - Key issues in the regulation of microbial bioprotectants in the European Union: challenges and solutions to achieve more sustainable crop protection: Rüdiger Hauschild, APIS Applied Insect Science GmbH, Germany; and Willem J. Ravensberg, Koppert Biological Systems, The Netherlands; 1 Introduction2 Issues of the administrative registration procedure in the European Union3 Issues and solutions for the data requirements for microbial bioprotectants4 New research, novel products and application methods5 Conclusion and future trends6 References Chapter taken from: Köhl, J. and Ravensberg, W. (ed.), Microbial bioprotectants for plant disease management, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2022, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 813 1)Chapter 4 - Improving regulatory approval processes for biopesticides and other new biological technologies in agriculture: Wyn Grant, University of Warwick, UK; and Roma Gwynn, Biorationale, UK; 1 Introduction2 Establishing a regulatory framework for biopesticides3 Pesticide regulation in the European Union (EU)4 The development of the biopesticide sector and new regulatory requirements5 Challenges in improving the regulatory framework for biopesticides6 Current EU regulation of biopesticides7 Global national initiatives in biopesticide regulation8 Developing good regulatory practice9 Conclusions10 Where to look for further information11 References Chapter taken from: Birch, N. and Glare, T. (ed.), Biopesticides for sustainable agriculture, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 356 3)Chapter 5 - Developing effective product dossiers for regulatory approval of new animal feed products: Manfred Lützow, saqual GmbH, Switzerland; 1 Introduction: what are feed products?2 The food chain: the product life cycle for feed ingredients3 Safe feed and safe food4 Where do you start?5 Building the dossier6 Characterisation and properties7 Safety data: animals, consumers, workers and the environment8 Effects and efficacy9 Substantiating claims10 Dossier submission and follow-up11 Continuously updating the file12 Where to look for further information13 References Chapter taken from: Navaratnam, P. (ed.), Developing animal feed products, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2021, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 463 8)