Biotalys hands over first protein-based biocontrol registration package to EPA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 -- Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, has submitted its first protein-based biocontrol, Evoca™, to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States (US) for approval.

Pending EPA registration, this biocontrol will offer US fruit and vegetable growers a new way to combat major diseases to maximise yields and extend shelf life after harvest of produce with substantially lower residues.

In a statement, Biotalys COO, Luc Maertens said Biotalys was thrilled to have begun the EPA registration process for its first product.

“While Evoca targets diseases like Botrytis cinerea and powdery mildew, we are leveraging the flexibility of our technology platform to advance a broad pipeline of products with new modes of action that will safely and reliably address key crop pests and diseases across the food value chain.”

Evoca will help growers control key pathogens in the field, as well as in the food value chain to protect fruits and vegetables post harvest, extending shelf life and reducing decay and food loss.

With its new mode of action and favourable safety profile, Evoca provides growers with additional rotational options to manage resistance in a more sustainable way.

The submission follows Biotalys’ successful completion of an extensive field product development programme and regulatory studies on Evoca.

With this submission and pending regulatory approvals, Biotalys is on track to introduce Evoca to select regions in the US market in late 2022.

For details, visit www.biotalys.com.

-- BERNAMA