Release of new FOCUS groundwater models and guidance

The UK regulatory authority (CRD) have recently issued a regulatory update on the use of new FOCUS groundwater models and guidance.

The assessment of risk of groundwater contamination by pesticides and their metabolites within the scope of EU pesticides authorisation legislation is performed using models and guidance developed by the FOCUS (‘Forum for the Co-ordination of Pesticide Fate Models and their Use’) initiative of the European Commission. The current models and associated report and guidance have been in place since 2000. However, an updated report, associated guidance and models were released on 11 April 2011.

For further details on how the application of the new FOCUS groundwater models and guidance might affect your product authorisations please contact JSC on +44(0)1423 520245 or enquiries@jsci.co.uk.