Tasks

• Scientific evaluations of plant protection products and fumigation methods (participation in the European and national assessment procedure) regarding the biological efficacy against pest organisms, the effects on the quality of the treated produce, resistance behavior, resistance management and the intended uses)
• Assessment of active substances in products used in stored product protection especially concerning the mode of action and the biological effectiveness against pest organisms
• Comparative assessment of efficacy and risk of developing resistance
• Risk/benefit analysis of special uses of plant protection products
• Regulatory framework in stored product protection; including borderline cases: plant protection products-biocidal products, plant products-processed plant products like food/feed
• Test methods and standards regarding the European harmonization of data requirements and evaluation (ECHA, EPPO, IPPC etc.)
• Scientific subjects in the context of stored plant protection and efficacy evaluation (regulatory science)
• Knowledge portal addressing i.a. scientific questions and projects, statutory regulations and news