Resources

CropLife International and its partners support the strong statement by Ministers of Agriculture of the US, Canada, Argentina and Brazil at the G20, emphasizing a focus on practical, predictable and transparent solutions that are based on science and that facilitate trade and access to innovation.

Press released republished from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Guidance for agrochemical companies performing an exposure and risk assessment for hazardous chemicals (including active ingredients) during the manufacturing process.

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This Facilitators Handbook on IPM training works in conjuction with the IPM manual for trainees. Updated version from March 2008

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This document contains examples of how CropLife International is contributing to SAICM’s Overall Orientation and Guidance (OOG) for Achieving the 2020 Goal.

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This document presents the GIC’s views on risk assessment and risk management issues related to gene drives and living modified fish.

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a summary for policymakers of the Global Chemicals Outlook II: From Legacies to Innovative Solutions – Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read CropLife International’s reaction here.

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CropLife International supports a multi-stakeholder approach to finding obsolete pesticide disposal solutions.

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There are 58 pesticide container management programs operating in countries around the world. Learn more with this infographic.

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This booklet details the CropLife International commitment to the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). It includes examples of IPM and responsible use training partnerships; container management programs, removal of obsolete pesticide stocks, and tackling the anti-counterfeit pesticide market.

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The Global Industry Coalition (GIC) is pleased to make the following submission of information on synthetic biology in response to the request of the Executive Secretary for “information and supporting documentation” on four topics from decision XIV/19 of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). In this submission, the GIC provides an in-depth analysis of the four topics (A – D) listed in the decision and notification SCBD/CP/DC/MA/MW/87791. This submission is supported by recent peer-reviewed publications and information from relevant sources as noted.

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These guidelines have been developed for users of seed applied products, farmers, trainers and other agricultural workers using treated seed.

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Comprehensive guidelines and best practices to prevent contamination in the manufacture of crop protection products.

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CropLife welcomes the decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) in case T1063/18 declaring Rule 28(2) as not applicable because it is in conflict with Art 53b) of the European Patent Convention. Rule 28(2) in the Implementing Regulations of the European Patent Convention excludes from patentability of plants exclusively obtained by means of an essentially biological process. CropLife also notes that the Board of Appeal also decided to remit the case to a first instance for further examination of remaining patentability requirements.

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This infographic highlights the global impacts and results of container management programs from 58 countries. Updated version featuring data from 2017.

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — 30 November 2018 — CropLife International and the Global Industry Coalition (GIC) applaud the significant efforts of Parties that went into the 2018 Biodiversity Convention negotiations held this month in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, including the Fourteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-14), the Ninth meeting of the Conferences of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP/MOP-8), and the Third meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (NP-MOP-3).

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