Agrochemicals: Risk Management and Legal Frameworks, Part 1

Abstract

The chemicals used in agriculture are diverse and their quantity is significant. They can be divided into two large groups: plant protection products and fertilisers. With the help of their optimal use, the quantity and quality of crop yields can be tailored to the needs of society. The activities of businesses and professionals that use chemicals are extremely diverse due to differences in the amount, type, and concentration of the materials used, the technologies applied, and territorial characteristics. In recent decades, across Europe and beyond, many damage events have occurred in relation to agrochemicals. In our country, consistent regulation and the conscious use of chemicals contribute to the fact that the number of damage events described above represents a decreasing trend. Of course, further minimisation of these events is an important goal for professionals. The article provides a professional opportunity to interpret and reflect on the above.