Fields Studies for Agrochemicals
In the registration of plant protection products, field studies are an integral part of the environmental risk assessment of pesticides and they are widely used for terrestrial testing. Risk assessments based on higher-level studies provide greater reliability because they can cover different exposure pathways and species interactions. Therefore, field studies are widely employed to determine the environmental impact of crop protection products and assess the human risk by simulating the real-life agricultural situations in which agrochemicals are employed. They are useful strategies for understanding the effects of time, environment and behavior on plants and animals affected by plant protection products'. However, field studies can be challenging since they are complex to set-up, unpredictable, and often require interpretation across zones. Our agronomist teams and analytical chemists can help to design and conduct fields trials for agrochemicals to ensure successful delivery of study results.
Features of Our Services
- Our team identifies the most appropriate regions and crops for your research.
- We assist with any phase of a study, from collecting samples to conducting all the fieldwork according to a protocol, to fully designing and implementing the study in consultation with our clients.
- Our field studies are conducted in line with study requirements, and we ensure their realistic application.
- We provide timely specimen transfer, robust data analysis, review and interpretation.
- A comprehensive range of efficacy, selectivity and residue studies can be conducted on the research farm utilizing the existing crops or involving the establishment of specific target crops.
- BOC Sciences supports both a single trial and a pan-regional pilot project.
Agrochemical Field Trials Services
Based on their experience of running many types of field studies, our team of experts can provide a standard or a custom study designed to meet your specific requirements, including:
- Raw agricultural commodities and processing
- Soil dissipation and accumulation research
- Crop rotation
- Dislodgeable foliar residues
- Operator exposure studies
- Worker re-entry studies
- By-stander studies
- Fumigation of soils, facilities and containers
- Post-harvest studies on any crop and workers
- Import tolerance, sprayability or volatilization studies
BOC Sciences Advantages
- Highly specialized technical and analytical services for the worldwide registration and regulatory compliance of agrochemicals
- Robust analytical testing programs that span from research and product development through the production process to final product
- Relies on broad industrial experience, ensuring that all of our work meets the high standards expected by our clients
- Our regulatory experts, toxicology consultants, scientists and inspectors will ensure that you receive maximum levels of guidance, testing and inspection you need.