Risk indicators for monitoring progress in the reduction of risk and adverse impacts of plant protection products

The European Commission established two harmonised risk indicators for the European Union for monitoring progress in the reduction of risk and adverse effects of plant protection products (PPPs). Indicator 1 is based on the quantities of active substances in PPPs sold in Member States, while indicator 2 is based on the number of emergency authorisations for the use of PPPs. The European Commission plans the introduction of additional risk indicators in the future years.