International Biocontrol Manufacturers' Association
Acronym: IBMA
General Information
Identification Code: 06818218065-85
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Entity Form: AISBL
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 3/1/2012
Last Update: 2/14/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: Since 1995, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association – IBMA – is the experienced voice of Biocontrol with our members leading the way in innovative and effective biocontrol solutions as part of a sustainable and resilient global agriculture, forestry, amenity, and public health, to the benefit of farmers and consumers.
We advocate appropriate proportional regulation for biocontrol solutions for farmers and users, ensuring that fast access to market and safety go hand in hand.
Our solutions originate from nature - directly or identical to nature if synthetized - These green biocontrol solutions protect the crops and environment of today and importantly tomorrow via a holistic Biology 1st approach of agriculture based on agroecological practices. For more information about IBMA, visit www.ibma-global.org and www.ibmabiocontrolsuccess.org.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Climate action
- Consumers
- Environment
- Food safety
- International co-operation and development
- Public health
- Research and innovation
- Trade
- Trans-European Networks
Levels of Interest:
- global
- national
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: - Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 for the EU authorisation of Low-risk Active Substances
- Sustainable Use Directive
- Farm to Fork Strategy
- Biodiversity Strategy
- All the ones related to regenerative sustainable agriculture and sustainable food chain
Communication Activities: - Exhibition ''Integrated Pest Management: Working with Nature'' together with our partners PAN Europe and IOBC.
- Position Paper on IBMA approach to revise procedures via the Review clause (Article 82) or alternative amendment of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 for the EU authorisation of Low-risk Active Substances and bringing Low-risk Products to the market in EU Member States. (available on our website).
- IBMA Copa Cogeca Roadmap
- IBMA White Paper
- IBMA IFOAM Roadmap
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Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Rue de Treves, 61
Post Code: 1040
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office
Address: Rue de Treves, 61
Post Code: 1040
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 2
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 2
Members: 5
Members F T E: 2.5
Info Members: Council Officers :
- President : Herman Van Mellaert
- Vice President : Roma Gwynn
- Treasurer : Karine Grosbeau
- Executive Director : Jennifer Lewis
- Microbial Group Head : Jose Carvalho
- Macrobial Group Head : Caroline Reid
- Natural Products Group Head : Lara Ramaeker
- Semiochemicals Group Head : Alessandra Moccia
- National Associations Representative : Flavio Lupato
- National Associations Representative : Bart Sosef
- National Associations Representative : Adriana Guerra
- National Association Representative : Pending election
Senior Advocacy and Outreach Manager: Isabelle Pinzauti Babrzynski
Technical Project Manager: Jeremy Belzunces
Office Manager:Soizick Menais
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: https://ibma-global.org/ibma-members-directory
Organisation Members: IBMA are promoting the formation of a Global Federation of Biocontrol Manufacturer Associations and have a cooperation in place with BPIA and ANBP to achieve this in North America.