The EU plans to expedite the approval process for biopesticides and biocontrol technologies to foster innovation and competitiveness in agriculture. The current framework, established over 15 years ago, is slow and outdated, taking an average of 7-9 years for approvals compared to 2-3 years in other regions. The upcoming Biotech Act aims to streamline this process and introduce clearer definitions and provisional authorizations for biocontrol products. However, delays are causing companies to shift focus away from Europe, impacting the market for biocontrol and biopesticide solutions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)