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ECOFI, supported by APEP – the European Potash Producers Association, has released a position paper proposing a criteria-based approach to facilitate the inclusion of new materials in EU fertilising products under the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) without needing to update the existing lists in each Component Material Category (CMC).

Extended REACH requirements, referred to as REACH+ in our position, create additional complexity and costs that restrict competitiveness, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). At the same time, they don’t lead to any enhanced benefits for safety or environmental protection. In our joint position paper, we highlight these unintended effects and offer constructive solutions that uphold strong standards while making the regulation more practical and innovation-friendly to boost EU competitiveness, sustainability and farmer access to critical agricultural inputs.