Minor use
An authorisation for minor use allows an already authorised plant protection product to be applied for in additional uses, provided that these uses are minor in nature.
The legal basis for mutual recognition is article 51 in the plant protection products Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009.
It is also possible to apply for mutual recognition of a minor use authorisation from another Member State within the Northern zone, as long as the product is authorised for a crop or a pest that is regarded as minor also in Norway.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority grants a minor use authorisation on the condition that the use with respect to failures concerning the efficacy or to phytotoxicity is under the liability of the person using the plant protection product. It is also possible to apply for mutual recognition of a minor use authorisation from another Member State within the Northern zone, if the crop or the target pest is regarded as minor also in Norway.
Definition of minor use in Norway 2017
Who can apply for minor use?
The authorisation holder, official or scientific bodies involved in agricultural activities, professional agricultural organisations or professional users may apply for a minor use authorisation. The extension of authorisation for minor use is not limited to the applicant. The extension is valid for all the professional users.
How to apply for minor use authorisations
The application form should be accompanied by a proposed additional label (LINK) or a proposed extension of minor use on an existing label. Extensions on an existing label shall be separately identified and separate reference shall be made to liability restrictions. Where necessary, data on the magnitude of residues and additional documentation on unacceptable effects on the environment and human health (risk assessment to operator, worker, resident and bystander) shall be provided.
After authorisation
If an authorisation is granted to other official or scientific bodies/professional organisations or users than the authorisation holder, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority will request the authorisation holder to include the additional use on the label of the plant protection product. If this is not accommodated, the authorisation and the use instructions will be published on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's website. Authorisation period for minor use follows ordinary authorisation period. Therefore a new application for extension of authorisation for minor use shall be submitted when the product is renewed.