This briefing took place on 25 September 2026. The satisfaction survey will be sent to all attendees shortly. From 30 October, the session summary and slide deck will be available to everyone on request — email ask@euregulator.eu.
Regulatory Copper — What You Need to Know
Session held on 25 September 2026 · Materials coming soon
Overview
Copper compounds are among the most widely used active substances in European plant protection — and among the most closely scrutinised. Their 2018 renewal under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 introduced strict dose restrictions and ongoing review conditions that continue to shape how these products can be used across the EU, particularly in organic farming.
This briefing provides a clear, expert-led overview of where copper stands today in the EU regulatory framework: the current approval conditions, the ecotoxicological concerns driving restrictions, the practical implications for users and manufacturers, and the outlook for the next renewal cycle.
A topic with direct operational relevance for anyone involved in plant protection, biocontrol and organic production — from regulatory affairs to agronomy and product development.
Topics covered
- ✓ Current approval status: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1981 and key conditions
- ✓ Dose limits: the 28 kg Cu/ha over 7 years rule — what it means in practice
- ✓ Ecotoxicological concerns: soil accumulation, earthworm toxicity and the environmental risk assessment
- ✓ The organic farming dimension: critical uses and the search for alternatives
- ✓ Member State authorisation variations and the patchwork of national conditions
- ✓ Outlook: the next renewal, pending EFSA assessments and what to watch
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Meet the experts
An agronomist by training with almost 20 years of experience in the chemical and agrochemical industries, combining strategic and regulatory affairs expertise across Plant Protection Products, REACH, and broader chemical compliance frameworks. He has developed deep knowledge of EU chemical regulation — including REACH registration, classification and labelling under CLP, and downstream authorisation processes — through sustained engagement with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and cross-border stakeholder groups at both national and European level. Before joining ERM in September 2021, he led a global, multicultural regulatory affairs team of 30 professionals within a multinational post-patent company, overseeing regulatory compliance and market access strategy across multiple jurisdictions and chemical categories.
A regulatory and technical consultant specialised in plant protection products in Europe, with decades of experience working within the industry. Founder of Euregulator, an independent platform offering expert regulatory support to SMEs and international companies navigating the European authorisation framework for conventional and biorational crop protection products.
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