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July 9, 2025

EU Chemicals Omnibus a positive step, though some regulatory challenges remain

ECOFI statement welcoming the EU Commission’s Chemicals Omnibus simplification package as a positive step forward for the organic-based fertiliser industry, but notes remaining challenges for effective implementation of the Fertilising Products Regulation.

June 18, 2025

ECOFI and APEP Push for Practical CLP Labelling Reforms in Response to Commission’s Simplification Drive

ECOFI and APEP call for the targeted simplification of the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging Regulation (CLP) labelling requirements for EU fertilising products. This call responds to DG GROW’s “reality check” on legislative and implementation challenges under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) and related frameworks.

May 13, 2025

New ECOFI Position Paper: Simplifying EU Fertiliser Rules to Unlock Circular, Sustainable Agriculture

ECOFI's new position paper on simplification calls on the EU to ensure greater access to the single market for organic-based fertilisers. The EU can help ensure more competitive and sustainable agriculture by simplifying the Fertilising Products Regulation and other related regulations.

January 28, 2025

ECOFI particpates in stakeholder workshops on the EU Circular Economy and Nutrient Stewardship

On January 21 and 22 ECOFI Secretary General Jessica Fitch and ECOFI board member Nicolas Willaume represented ECOFI at ESPP stakeholder workshop. They presented on the need for the EU to boost its circular economy abilities and the importance of supporting farmers in nutrient management through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

December 19, 2024

The 5 ECOFI Board Members at our 2024 General Assembly

December 19, 2024

ECOFI has our 2024 General Assembly on World Soil Day

Our 2024 General Assembly saw members welcome Pawel Lewandowski to the ECOFI Board and begin discussing how the association can best support the organic-based fertiliser sector in 2025.

November 28, 2024

ECOFI member pictured speaking at the Commission Expert Group on Fertilising Products

November 28, 2024

ECOFI advocates for our members at Commission Expert Group

ECOFI attended the Commission Expert Group on Fertilising Product in our role as Observer Member. Read more about how we advocated for our members on key technical and regulatory issues here.

September 24, 2024

ECOFI in Fertilizer Focus: Competitiveness & Food Security in the EU

ECOFI penned an article in the September/October edition of Fertilizer Focus, the world's leading bi-monthly trade magazine serving the international fertiliser industry. ECOFI's article outlines how the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's new focus on competitiveness and food security is an opportunity for the organic-based fertiliser industry.

September 18, 2024

Screenshot of ECOFI member beginning her presentation on hydrolysed proteins missing from the EU Fertilising Product Regulation

September 18, 2024

ECOFI calls on the EU Commission to address the issue of missing Animal By-Products in the Fertilising Products Regulation at our Joint Webinar

ECOFI co-organised a webinar outlining some of the key regulatory challenges faced by our members using animal by-products in their high-quality organic-based fertilisers.

September 5, 2024

ECOFI welcomes the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture

ECOFI welcomes the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture. ECOFI welcomes this report and its focus on building a future of economic and environmentally sustainable agriculture.