Biostimulants in Europe: exploring national pathways and EU certification

This conference aims to explore the regulatory context for the registration of biostimulants in Europe, as well as the recent updates, with key topics including:

• Overview of current national marketing pathways for biostimulant products,
• Feasibility of EU certification,
• Declaration of Biostimulants claims,
• Experiences shared by industry professionals.

This event also offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your network within the biostimulant sector.

This conference is aimed at all players in the biostimulant/fertilizer sector.

Schedule for March 26:

9:00 - 10: 20 AM: Introduction and regulatory frame

Introduction and overview of the regulatory frame for marketing biostimulants and fertilisers in Europe  
Presented by RRA  

Plant biostimulants: revisiting plant nutrition and plant health 
Presented by Professor du Jardin, University of Liège  

Regulatory considerations for dual-function products: biostimulant and plant protection products 
Presented by IBMA  

Discussion and Q&A 

Coffee break 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM : National regulatory frames in Europe and application of the Mutual Recognition principle

Overview of the Belgian Fertiliser Decree 
Speaker to be confirmed  

Bringing fertilisers or biostimulants on the Dutch market under the scope of the Dutch fertiliser Act and/or Mutual recognition principle 
Presented by Laura van Schöll, Senior Project manager Circular Fertilisers Legislation, NMI 

Authorization of plant biostimulants placed on the Czech market 
Presented by Houček Jaroslav, Head of Fertilizers Department at Central Institute for Supervising and Testing in Agriculture (ÚKZÚZ) 

Overview of the regulatory frame to place fertilisers and biostimulants on the Hungarian market  
Presented by Gábor Tokès, Independent expert for authorization of plant protection products and yield enhancers 

Discussion and Q&A 

Lunch  

1.30 PM - 3 PM : Application of the Fertilising Product Regulation (EU Reg. 2019/1009)

Presentation from European Commission on updates of the EU reg. 2019/1009  
Presented by DG GROW’s Fertilising Products team of the European Commission 

The European certification process for fertilising products 
Presented by Patricia Merigout, Technical Manager for fertilising products, Eurofins Certification Notified Body 2973 

FPR in practice and where do we go from here? 
Presented by Giel Tettelaar, Chairman of EFCI Register 

Beneficial and mandatory activities after obtaining a CE-mark biostimulant certificate according to (EU) 2019/1009 Regulation 

Presented by Ildikó Varga, PhD, Expert (Biostimulant Specialist) and Auditor, Professional Responsible for Organic compound-based EU fertilisers, Certrust 

Discussion and Q&A  

Coffee break 

3.30 PM - 5 PM : Practical Aspects of Marketing Biostimulants in Europe

Plant biostimulants’ efficacy  
Speaker to be confirmed 

Regulatory Strategies in Europe: The Agricells Case Study 
Presented by Raphaël Drion, Head of Manufacturing and Tech Ops, Agricells 

Regulatory Strategies in Europe: The Aphea.bio Case Study 
Presented by Bieke Scharlaken, Global Regulatory Manager, Aphea.Bio 

Harmonizing Standards: Laboratory Analysis of Biostimulants under the FPR and the comparison with several National Frameworks 
Presented by Francisco Ferrer Gonzalez, Managing Director, Fitosoil 

Discussion and Q&A  

Networking drink 

Download the complete program by clicking on the black button on the above-right panel.

• Date: March 26, 2026
• Time: From 8.30am up to – to be confirmed
• Language of presentation : English 
• Face-to-face conference only.
• Cost : 650€ (Early birds: 500€ (+VAT) (applies until September 15, 2025 with the code BIOSTIMULANTS2026)
• Participation fee is for ONE participant (Fees are to be paid individually for each participant)
  

The conference will take place in Belgium, in the Hotel Van der Valk Gosselies.
(Chau. de Courcelles 115, 6041 Charleroi, BELGIUM)

Hotel : Conference participants can enjoy a special rate with a 10% discount at the hotel hosting the event. To make a reservation, please contact: carlo.scatozza@hotelcharleroiairport.be directly and mention the reference: HCA GF 29702. Offer subject to availability at the time of request.

If you come by plane, Charleroi airport (Brussels South) is very close to the hotel. We recommend landing at this airport rather than Brussels Zaventem.

The hotel offers a shuttle service between Charleroi airport (Brussels South) and the conference room, which is located in the hotel itself. A promo code for the reservation of a room and shuttle service from the airport will be available soon.  

For more information or any questions, please contact us at conference@redebel.com