Types of applications

Zonal authorisation
An application for authorisation of a plant protection product can in future be made by applying for a so-called zonal authorisation. It is granted on the basis of a zonal evaluation, which covers as far as possible use in all countries in the zone in which you have applie
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Mutual recognition
When you have received product authorisation in a Member State, you have the opportunity to apply for mutual recognition in another country inside or outside the zone.
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Parallel trade permits
A parallel trade permit is an authorisation for the import of a plant protection product that is identical to a product already authorised in Denmark.
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Minor use authorisations (formerly off-label)
An authorisation of a plant protection product for minor use allows the already authorised plant protection product to be applied in uses that are minor in nature. These were previously called 'off-label' authorisations.
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Derogations
A non-authorised product may be authorised for up to 120 days, if a danger exists which threatens a crop and which cannot be contained by any other reasonable means.
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Provisional authorisations
There is one instance in which the application process may be started before an active substance has been included on EU’s positive list. This relates to the 2 ½-year time limit for the EU evaluation of a new active substance. If this period is exceeded, you may apply in a Member State for a provisional authorisation of your product.
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Authorisation to carry out experimental testing
Products with new compositions and/or active substances that are in the development stage may be tested experimentally with a permit from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Applications can be made electronically via virk.dk.
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Applications for authorisation for the sale of toxic or very toxic products
Distributors of toxic and very toxic products must seek permission from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
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