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written by a practitioner.
Analysis, commentary and practical guidance on EU plant protection regulation — clear, accurate, and written by someone who works with this legislation every day.
First articles launching
on 1 April 2026.
What the new EFSA guidance on aquatic risk assessment means in practice
A practical look at the latest EFSA guidance document and its implications for FOCUS surface water modelling in regulatory dossiers — what changes, what stays the same, and what you need to do.
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What the new EFSA guidance means for aquatic risk assessment
A practical look at the latest EFSA guidance and its implications for FOCUS surface water modelling in regulatory dossiers.
FOCUS Toxswa vs STEP 3: when to use which approach
A comparison of the two main approaches to aquatic exposure assessment and guidance on when each is most appropriate.
Zonal authorisation in practice: lessons from the field
Practical insights from working with the zonal mutual recognition procedure — what works, what doesn’t, and how to prepare.
Understanding the FOCUS STEP approach for groundwater assessment
A step-by-step guide to the FOCUS groundwater assessment framework — from STEP 1 screening to higher-tier modelling.
How to read a FOCUS Toxswa .sum file — a field guide
Everything you need to know to interpret FOCUS Toxswa simulation output files — PEC values, scenarios, and what the numbers actually mean.
PPP authorisation for rice crops: the RICEWQ model explained
An introduction to the RICEWQ model for paddy field exposure assessment — when it is required and how to use it correctly.
What we write about.
Regulatory Updates
Changes to EU legislation, new guidance documents, and what they mean for your regulatory work.
Tools & Methods
Practical guidance on regulatory software, modelling approaches, and workflow optimisation.
Authorisation
Insights on the product authorisation process — dossier preparation, submission, and competent authority interactions.
Science & Assessment
Deep dives into risk assessment methodologies, exposure modelling, and ecotoxicological evaluation.