Guidance on how to apply for mutual recognition of a plant protection product in Norway
This guidance document describes the procedure of an application for mutual recognition in Norway. Additionally, it aims to clarify the requirements to be fulfilled according to Norwegian conditions and practice, as well to share our interpretation of the directions given in Regulation (EC) no. 1107/2009*, hereinafter referred to as the Regulation.
Please note that this document contains the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s interpretation of the Regulation. Other Member States may have a different interpretation. Users of this guidance are reminded that the text of the regulation is the only authentic legal reference and that the information in this document does not constitute legally binding advice. Questions of interpretation of the regulation are finally resolved by the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority does subsequently not take on any legal responsibility for the content of this guidance.
* Regulation 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market.