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 Introduction
2 Key food safety issues in Singapore
3 The Singapore Food Agencys regulatory framework for cultured meat
4 Strengthening food safety capabilities in cultured meat products through partnerships
5 Building consumer confidence in the safety of cultured meat products
6 Conclusion
7 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 Introduction
2 Background on genome editing and its regulation
3 Whether the Cartagena Biosafety Protocol applies to genome-edited crops
4 Country case studies demonstrating regulation of genome-edited crops
5 Analysis of regulations in different countries
6 Conclusion and future trends
7 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 Introduction
2 Issues of the administrative registration procedure in the European Union
3 Issues and solutions for the data requirements for microbial bioprotectants
4 New research, novel products and application methods
5 Conclusion and future trends
6 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 Introduction
2 Establishing a regulatory framework for biopesticides
3 Pesticide regulation in the European Union (EU)
4 The development of the biopesticide sector and new regulatory requirements
5 Challenges in improving the regulatory framework for biopesticides
6 Current EU regulation of biopesticides
7 Global national initiatives in biopesticide regulation
8 Developing good regulatory practice
9 Conclusions
10 Where to look for further information
11 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 ingredients
3 Safe feed and safe food
4 Where do you start?
5 Building the dossier
6 Characterisation and properties
7 Safety data: animals, consumers, workers and the environment
8 Effects and efficacy
9 Substantiating claims
10 Dossier submission and follow-up
11 Continuously updating the file
12 Where to look for further information
13 References



Chapter taken from: Navaratnam, P. (ed.), Developing animal feed products, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2021, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 463 8)