TRD-A, TRD-C and TRD-AC have been issued certificates by CAAE in the category of non-microbial plant biostimulants under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.
Ficosterra has reached a new milestone in the development of its industrial marine biotechnology solutions for agriculture. TRD-A, TRD-C and TRD-AC have each received an EU type-examination certificate under Module B, issued by Servicio de Certificación CAAE S.L.U., notified body No 2982.
The certificates record the products’ classification as non-microbial plant biostimulants under Product Function Category PFC 6(B) and specify their claimed function of improving quality traits in field and horticultural crops.
This milestone builds on Ficosterra’s work in the research, development and evaluation of marine-derived solutions and adds to the awards, distinctions and certifications the company has received.
Assessment under the EU regulatory framework for plant biostimulants
The certificates confirm that all three products have been assessed through the EU type-examination procedure and meet the applicable requirements for that examination under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.
For manufacturers and formulators considering these products for their development projects, the certificates document the assessment and define the scope of the claimed function.
Plant biostimulants are now a distinct category of agricultural inputs, supported by a dedicated EU regulatory framework. Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, applicable since July 2022, established plant biostimulants as a separate product category and laid down common safety, labelling and conformity assessment requirements for placing them on the market as EU fertilising products. The Regulation identifies four functions for plant biostimulants: improving nutrient use efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress, crop quality traits, or the availability of confined nutrients in the soil or rhizosphere. This framework gives manufacturers and growers common criteria for evaluating these products. Our blog explains what plant biostimulants are, what they contain and how they are used.
TRD and marine biotechnology for crop development
TRD (Total Recovery Deployment) is the latest technology developed by Ficosterra to harness bioactive compounds from seaweed for agricultural applications. Explore Ficosterra’s technologies.
Efficacy trials conducted by the Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Bioprocesses Research Group (IQUIMAB) showed improvements in several parameters related to plant development and quality. Read more about the research collaboration.
Increased fresh biomass production
Enhanced root growth
Increased relative leaf chlorophyll content
These findings form part of the agronomic evaluation of the technology and complement the technical information available for the products in Ficosterra’s TRD Industrial Solutions range.
At Ficosterra, we investigate how to extract and use bioactive compounds from seaweed to develop agricultural solutions with measurable effects on crop growth and quality. This work combines the development of extraction technologies such as TRD with trials that assess plant responses, including changes in root growth, fresh biomass and relative leaf chlorophyll content. Our blog explores the role of seaweed in agriculture and the role of plant hormones in regulating plant growth and development.
A new milestone for Ficosterra
Since its founding in Burgos, Ficosterra has developed marine biotechnology solutions for agriculture, combining research, scientific collaboration and product development for growers and agricultural businesses.
These distinctions recognise innovation and research, while the EU type-examination certificates document the assessment of specific products under the EU regulatory framework.
TRD solutions for agricultural input manufacturers and formulators
TRD-A, TRD-C and TRD-AC are part of the Ficosterra Industrial Solutions portfolio, designed for companies looking to incorporate functional marine-derived ingredients into their products or develop formulations for specific agronomic objectives. Explore Ficosterra’s Industrial Solutions.
The range offers options for different stages of crop development. TRD-A is intended for formulations targeting early crop development and root growth. TRD-C is intended for formulations targeting processes associated with reproductive development. TRD-AC combines bioactive compounds from both products for formulations designed to address the full crop cycle. Visit our marine ingredients and biostimulants page to review product characteristics and request technical data sheets.
Ficosterra produces these solutions using its proprietary TRD technology, developed to extract bioactive compounds from brown seaweed.
The new EU type-examination certificates provide technical teams considering these ingredients with additional documentation on the assessment of the three products and the scope of their claimed function.
Ficosterra supports customers from ingredient selection through product development and manufacturing. Its services include custom formulation, prototyping, validation, industrial scale-up and private-label manufacturing. Ficosterra also provides technical assistance and documentation to support the regulatory processes applicable to the finished product and its target market. Explore custom solutions for manufacturers and formulators.
When assessing a specific application, the first step is to define the target crop, the growth stage at which the product will be applied and the desired agronomic effect. Ficosterra’s technical team can then advise on which TRD product to select and what tests are needed to assess its suitability for the formulation.
Developing a new formulation or expanding your agricultural input portfolio?
Developing a new formulation or expanding your agricultural input portfolio? Visit our Industrial Solutions page and request the TRD technical data sheets.
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