Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Increase support for innovation in the pesticide industry and appropriately reduce redundant pesticide product registration trials.

Release Date:

2021-07-08

　Reply to Proposal No. 9000 of the Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress

Representatives Luo Jinren, Ban Huazhong, and Chen Kun:

　　The “proposal you submitted regarding the promotion of” Pesticide We have received your proposal on industrial development and on continuously enhancing the quality, efficiency, and competitiveness of agriculture. We hereby provide the following response.
　　I. Regarding the use of “ Pesticide Taking the “Administrative Regulations” as a key leverage, ensure effective implementation at the national level. Pesticide Production layout and capacity planning Pesticide It is an indispensable factor of production in agricultural output, directly affecting the safety of agricultural production, the quality and safety of agricultural products, and ecological environmental security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs attaches great importance to this matter. Pesticide Industrial development, in accordance with the… Pesticide Regulations on Administration,” and formulated “ Pesticide Registration Management Measures》《 Pesticide Administrative Measures for Production Licensing Pesticide The Measures for the Administration of Business Licenses, along with five other supporting regulations and numerous normative documents, have essentially established a framework that… Pesticide A system of standardized management. “ Pesticide Regulations and Pesticide Administrative Measures for Production Licensing Pesticide The Detailed Rules for the Examination of Production Licenses and other relevant laws and regulations have clearly stipulated that… Pesticide Industrial policies, production licensing requirements, and standards are designed to ensure a unified national approach. Pesticide Production licensing is administered by the provincial agricultural and rural affairs authorities. Influenced by factors such as regional economic development levels, investment promotion policies, tax policies, environmental protection inspections, and workplace safety oversight, in recent years… Pesticide The industrial layout has exhibited a development trend of “retreating in the east and advancing in the west.” In response, our ministry has paid close attention to this issue and has convened multiple meetings to hear from industry associations, Pesticide Opinions from enterprises and research institutions should be promptly incorporated to guide the industrial development layout, and provincial agricultural and rural departments should be directed to carry out their work in accordance with laws and regulations. Pesticide Production licensing. In 2019, our ministry convened a national… Pesticide At the administrative work conference, it was emphasized that all localities must attach great importance to this issue and take proactive measures. On the one hand, they should help enterprises overcome difficulties associated with relocation and site transfer; on the other hand, they must ensure compliance with environmental protection standards in the central and western regions, implement rigorous and standardized management, and prevent the adverse situation of “building first, then demolishing.”
　　Going forward, our department will earnestly implement and carry out the “ Pesticide The Regulations and their accompanying rules, and the scientific formulation of the 14th Five-Year Plan. Pesticide The industrial development plan, after being issued and implemented by the relevant departments, from… Pesticide Strengthen planning guidance and optimization in areas such as industrial layout, structural adjustment, green production, standardized operations, rational resource use, and technological innovation. Pesticide Industrial layout, promoting Pesticide Industry is concentrating and developing in regions with advantages in production factors, while strictly controlling new additions. Pesticide The number and scale of enterprises are strictly prohibited from expanding in water source protection zones and ecological function zones. Pesticide Enterprises, promote Pesticide Industrial transformation and upgrading, and sustainable, healthy development.
　　II. Regarding the intensification of… Pesticide Support for Industrial Innovation
　　The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs attaches great importance to this. Pesticide In industrial technological innovation, continuous efforts are being made to intensify… Pesticide R&D investment. During the 13th Five-Year Plan period, leveraging the modern agricultural industry technology system, approximately RMB 111.3 million in central government funding was allocated annually, focusing on biological… Pesticide , high-efficiency, low-toxicity chemistry Pesticide Significant progress has been made in research and development related to biological control agents and other areas; leveraging the National Key R&D Program on “Chemical Fertilizers and…” Pesticide The key special project on “Integrated Technology for Reducing Fertilizer Application and Enhancing Efficiency” has received 2.329 billion yuan in research funding from the central government, focusing on microorganisms. Pesticide Research and development efforts have been undertaken in areas such as biological control agents, providing robust scientific and technological support for promoting sustainable agricultural development.
　　Going forward, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will leverage existing projects to enhance animal and plant protection capabilities, seek support from relevant departments, and strengthen… Pesticide Building innovation capacity, improving Pesticide Innovative approaches to consolidate and develop a number of… Pesticide Innovation Engineering Center. Leveraging the Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System project, it supports system experts in focusing on… Pesticide Conduct collaborative innovation to address key technological challenges in the industry. Strengthen cooperation between research institutions and enterprises, promote close integration among industry, academia, and research, and, guided by the principles of complementary strengths, resource sharing, shared risks, and mutual benefit, foster the development of innovation consortia. Strive to build technology‑driven entities that are strong in innovation, capable of spurring industrial growth, and highly competitive. Pesticide Enterprises. At the same time, we are actively engaging with the Ministry of Science and Technology to leverage the key special project on “Agricultural Non-point Source Pollution, Heavy Metal Contamination Prevention and Control, and Research and Development of Green Inputs” to support the implementation of major eco-friendly, non-polluting green initiatives. Pesticide Variety development and industrialization, promoting green practices. Pesticide Development.
　　III. With regard to appropriately reducing redundancies, provided that safety is ensured, Pesticide The country implements a product registration trial. Pesticide The registration system ensures protection at the source. Pesticide The safety and efficacy of the product. Application Pesticide Those that are registered shall undergo registration testing, Pesticide Registration trials are a scientific evaluation. Pesticide An important means of ensuring the integrity, reliability, and authenticity of product and assurance test data. Pesticide Registration shall adhere to the principles of science, fairness, impartiality, efficiency, and convenience for the public. The newly revised “ Pesticide Regulations on Management》《 Pesticide “Requirements for Registration Information” is being strengthened. Pesticide While conducting safety and efficacy assessments and standardizing the management of registration trials, clear provisions have also been established to reduce redundant testing and lower enterprises’ registration costs. Pesticide Article 10 of the Administrative Regulations stipulates that, with respect to those who have already obtained Chinese… Pesticide Registered Pesticide With identical constituent ingredients, scope of use, and methods of application. Pesticide , whose registration data has expired (or, during the registration data protection period, but upon Pesticide (With the authorization and consent of the certificate holder), residue and environmental testing are exempted. Pesticide According to the “Requirements for Registration Data,” if a substance is determined to be the same active ingredient (parent compound), the corresponding toxicological and environmental impact data may be exempted. If it is deemed to be the same formulation and has identical intended uses and application methods, the relevant toxicological, efficacy, and environmental impact test data may also be exempted; furthermore, where applicable, crop‑residue testing data may be waived as well.
　　Going forward, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will conduct in-depth research and extensively solicit input from industry associations, Pesticide On the basis of enterprises’ opinions and suggestions, further refine the relevant institutional provisions, while ensuring… Pesticide On the premise of ensuring product efficiency and safety, reduce unnecessary duplicate testing, alleviate the burden on enterprises, and promote… Pesticide The industry continues to develop in a healthy and sustainable manner.
　　Thank you for your concern regarding our department’s work, and we hope you will continue to support the “Three Rural Issues” initiatives.
　　Contact Unit and Telephone Number: Department of Crop Production, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
　　010-59192847