Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecotoxicology and Risk Management

The risk management and ecotoxicological assessment of Plant Protection Products, essential to produce compliant products, poses challenges for the pesticide industry. This Conference brings together representatives from regulatory and industry backgrounds, as well as political decision-makers to discuss the latest regulatory developments.

Celebrate 25 Years of ECOTOX with Us!

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone — the 25th edition of the ECOTOX Conference on Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecotoxicology and Risk Management!

For a quarter of a century, the ECOTOX Conference has brought together experts from industry, regulatory bodies, and academia to explore the latest scientific advances, regulatory updates, and risk assessment methods for Plant Protection Products (PPPs). With PPPs under tight regulation across the EU and beyond, ECOTOX provides a trusted platform to stay informed, exchange ideas, and navigate evolving regulatory landscapes.

The Conference will be taking place in Dusseldorf/Germany on 27 and 28 November 2025.

You can also follow all the exciting contributions via our live stream! Please find all information on the virtual participation here.

Early Bird Bookings – 10% discount valid until 10 October 2025 with discount code: ECOTOX10

Highlights

Regulatory Developments

• Insights from the European Commission and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
• ANSES update: Developments from the Southern Zone
• The new EFSA Birds and Mammals Guidance Document – ready for implementation?
• REACH & CLP revisions: Implications and interlinks with PPP ecotoxicological risk assessments
• Advancing sustainability in the EU: Regulatory updates and perspectives
• A Dutch perspective on assessing risks to non-target terrestrial plants

Methods and Modelling

• Advances in new approach methodologies (NAMs) for ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment
• Bridging environmental fate and ecotoxicology: Current challenges and future opportunities in risk assessment
• The EESE project: European environmental scenarios for the ERA of non-target organisms

Who should attend this conference?

Professionals working in the fields of:

• Ecotoxicology
• Hazard, exposure and risk assessment
• Risk management, Field studies, Modelling
• Regulatory affairs, Registration and authorisation
• Scientific advisory
• Technical and environmental affairs, Monitoring

Sectors that should take part:

• Agrochemical industry
• Research institutes
• Environmental consultancies
• Professional associations
• Regulatory bodies