VOICE OVER:
Look around…..
And you’ll see the result of our work.
When your child has swimming lessons.
When you visit a hospital.
And when you’re doing your groceries.
Biocides, like chlorine and disinfectants, and plant protection products are used for different purposes. You run into them every day.
You should feel confident that all these products are safe.
That’s why selling, or using, plant protection products or biocides, must be controlled.
ANNOUNCER:
Everywhere, fields are sprayed with chemicals, in the small community gardens just as much as on the large agricultural farms.
VOICE OVER:
Since the sixties, awareness has grown that these products affect the world around us.
And the importance to assess them strictly.
The Netherlands led the way.
First with the Pesticides Bureau and Ctb
and, from 2000, as the independent authority Ctgb.
We review and assess studies on the safety of substances and products
according to the current international guidelines.
We determine the requirements for safe use.
With a focus on European collaboration, ensuring equal levels of protection and availability, with doses so low they’re safe for humans, animals, and the environment.
As science is always evolving, products are authorised for a limited time.
And after that, we reassess them using the latest insights.
In addition to science and legislation, societal views on what we value are also changing.
Citizens do their own research, are more critical and voice their opinions.
We believe it’s important to engage in that dialogue.
Our commitment to better care for the planet is reflected in our dedication to maintaining high water quality.
Because people and the environment depend on it.
Our Sustainability Desk prioritizes the assessment of products for resilient and sustainable agriculture.
We provide ministries with solicited and unsolicited advice on these developments.
We take our work extremely seriously.
We feel responsible.
Everyone who works here does.
With every assessment, advice and decision.
We see the people, the animals and the environment around us.
We see the Netherlands at its best: safe, prosperous, healthy and green.
That’s what our work contributes to.
Just look around...
