Quality control (QC) is therefore of paramount importance in order to ensure that products are delivered that comply with pre-determined specifications and deliver the efficacy within the prescribed conditions for use. 1 Introductionīiopesticides are often criticized for their variable performance and lack of reliability. A list of benefits of quality control is provided which illustrates that both the biocontrol industry and its customers benefit from proper quality control. Biocontrol companies should ensure that the whole chain is well aware of quality issues and that those involved act accordingly. Total quality control covers all aspects of quality, including the field use of a biopesticides. Quality control must ensure that end-users receive high quality products. Research needs are identified that may facilitate quality control in the future. Recommendations for standardization and criteria will be provided. Natural variation makes efficacy testing via bio-assays difficult, and setting an internal standard is required. Practical challenges in quality control procedures are reviewed per type of pathogen. Complete quality control procedures and data for validation must be established, although there are no officially recognized criteria. Registration requirements in terms of quality control are reviewed. Products must meet product specifications, which are set by the manufacturer, until the end of the claimed shelf-life.
#QUALITY CONTROL OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS REGISTRATION#
Product control refers to the quality of the final product that leaves the factory and which needs to perform according to registration and customer satisfaction requirements. The first two refer to internal quality control of the production of a microbial pest control product, and ensure a stable production process with a minimum of failures. Abstract Quality control can de divided in production control, process control, and product control.