ABOUT US

The European Crop Care Association ECCA is the pan-European voice of the post-patent plant protection industry. ECCA was founded at a crucial time in agricultural history, with farmers needing more cost competitiveness in their production of crops. It is composed of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) offering high quality supply of innovative plant protection products.

Our Organisation

The Board of Directors

Pankaj Patil

President

Mónica Texeira

Member of the Board

Steve Kozlen

Member of the Board

Giacomo Ravetta

Member of the Board

The Secretariat

Paolo Marchesini

Gen.Mgr.

Manuel Duarte

Reg. Mgr.

Hans Mattaar

Tech. Mgr.

Founded in 1993, ECCA represents the European post-patent plant protection industry.

Representing small and medium-sized enterprises, we champion the interests of the independent sector, responsible for the development, manufacturing, and marketing of post-patent active substances and formulations.
Committed to proactive engagement with European legislation, guidelines, and policies, ECCA collaborates with key stakeholders, governments, and authorities.

We envision an agricultural model in Europe that allows plant protection to benefit from the essential contribution of post-patent products.
These products can blend the demands for efficient solutions with a long history of safe use, which aligns with the demands for productivity, cost-effectiveness and food safety for both producers and consumers.

The ECCA protects and improves the views and perspectives of the post-patent crop protection industry during legislative processes, with the participation of policymakers, stakeholders, and the academic community

Our goal is to establish a fair and efficient regulatory environment for post-patent crop protection businesses, with an emphasis on ensuring competition is not distorted and SMEs have equal and fair market access opportunities.
We aim to achieve this by leveraging excellence and creating value for the Members in the field of:

Fast Facts about ECCA Members

ECCA today in numbers

What ECCA offers to its Members:

Regulatory Excellence

ECCA provides its members with regulatory expertise across several critical domains:

  • Staying at the forefront of European regulatory developments (including participating in EC Consultations, Surveys, Hearings,..)
  • Providing accurate interpretation and supporting in the implementation of regulatory mandates
  • Ensuring that industry insights are incorporated into legislative processes
  • Fostering discussions with technical and regulatory authorities
  • Offering technical advice on legal matters in alignment with the mission of the association, while also supporting Members’ legal actions

Advocacy Expertise

Advocacy stands as a pivotal tool within ECCA, driving the association’s objectives and delivering paramount value to its Members:

  • Designing and implementing tailored advocacy strategies  specifically for our sector, creating a favorable environment that fosters business growth for Members of ECCA
  • Providing continuity and consistency in regulatory and legal activities
  • Engaging stakeholders and policymakers in meaningful discussions through facilitation of dialogues on crop protection issues in Europe and across Member States

Impact Communication Strategy

Communication lies at the heart of ECCA’s operations, driving both internal cohesion and external outreach

  • Members have access to regular, exclusive updates on:
    • Political advancements
    • Regulatory shifts
    • Key events
    • Updates and discussions within specialised Working Groups of ECCA
  • Provides opportunities for the exchange of best practices and exceptional projects among ECCA members
  • Plays a pivotal role in bolstering advocacy initiatives and effectively handling legal matters
  • Ensures the voice of Members remains central to all campaigns and strategies of ECCA
  • Offers a robust communication platform for Members during crisis management scenarios

Collaborations

The European Crop Care Association is a founding member of AgroCare, the global Association that represents the generic agrochemical industry.  AgroCare supports the right of generic agrochemical producers to play a crucial role in offering one of the most needed solutions to face today’s global food production challenges.

AgroCare provides a uniform and clear voice at international organizations such as WTO, WHO, FAO, etc., and contributes to the FAO Joint Meetings on Pesticide Management. AgroCare represents 850 crop protection companies worldwide.

AgroCare Member Associations

China Crop Protection Industry Association: http://www.ccpia.com.cn/en/

ECCA (European Crop Care Association)

PMFAI (Pesticides Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India): http://www.pmfai.org/