EU Agency Reviews Pesticide Trichoderma Atroviride T11
Regulators evaluate the fungicide for potential use on produce crops like strawberries, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Organic Food
The European Food Safety Authority has completed a peer review of the fungicide Trichoderma atroviride strain T11. The evaluation assesses its potential application in fields and greenhouses.
Why it matters
The review is a critical step in determining the safety and regulatory feasibility of using this biological fungicide on common food crops across the European Union.
The peer review, conducted under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012, covers the use of the substance on strawberries, lettuce, and tomatoes. The findings conclude that critical regulatory information is still missing.
The players
European Food Safety Authority
This is the agency of the European Union that provides independent scientific advice and communication on risks associated with the food chain.
Sweden
Sweden served as the rapporteur Member State responsible for the initial risk assessment of the substance.
Italy
Italy acted as the co-rapporteur Member State providing secondary support for the initial regulatory evaluation.
The details
The European Food Safety Authority based its assessment on representative uses of the substance in both field and greenhouse environments. This review follows initial risk assessments previously conducted by rapporteur state Sweden and co-rapporteur state Italy.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The European Food Safety Authority published the peer review conclusions.
Culture Shift
This evaluation follows the procedural requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012 for pesticide authorization. The process reflects the broader European shift toward rigorous, standardized safety vetting for all agricultural inputs entering the food supply.
Consumers should be aware that the regulatory process for new fungicides is ongoing and subject to further data submission. These findings determine the eventual safety protocols for treatments used on fresh produce like lettuce and tomatoes.
The takeaway
The regulatory status of new agricultural inputs remains an active area of oversight to ensure produce safety. Stakeholders in the food supply chain should continue monitoring updates as missing assessment data is provided.
Further reading
Learn more about agricultural safety standards at the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Foodmate.
