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General Principles to Justify Plant Biostimulant Claims
Manuele Ricci1, Lorraine Tilbury2, Bruno Daridon3
1Independent Researcher, Perugia, Italy.
Frontiers in Plant Science
|May 7, 2019
Summary
The new EU Fertilizing Products Regulation requires manufacturers to justify plant biostimulant claims. This article outlines guiding principles for demonstrating product efficacy to regulators and consumers.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Science
- Regulatory Science
Background:
- The EU Fertilizing Products Regulation defines plant biostimulants based on claims.
- Manufacturers must prove claimed effects on plant nutrition and traits.
- Justification of agronomic claims is crucial for market access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose guiding principles for justifying plant biostimulant claims.
- To support the implementation of the new EU regulation.
- To ensure manufacturers can substantiate product efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Review of the EU Fertilizing Products Regulation requirements.
- Development of general guiding principles by the European Biostimulant Industry Council (EBIC).
- Anticipation of incorporation into European standards by CEN.
Main Results:
- Proposed principles for substantiating plant biostimulant claims.
- Framework for demonstrating improved nutrient use efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance, crop quality, and nutrient availability.
- Foundation for harmonized European standards.
Conclusions:
- Justifying plant biostimulant claims is essential under the new EU regulation.
- The proposed principles will aid manufacturers in meeting regulatory demands.
- Harmonized standards will facilitate market access and consumer trust.
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