Outcome of the consultation with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for Artemisia vulgaris for use in plant protection as insecticide/repellent on orchards, vineyards and vegetables

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to provide scientific
assistance with respect to the evaluation of applications received by the European Commission concerning basic
substances. In this context EFSA’s scientific views on the specific points raised during the commenting phase
conducted with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for Artemisia vulgaris are
presented. The context of the evaluation was that required by the European Commission in accordance with
Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 following the submission of an application for approval of
Artemisia vulgaris as a basic substance. Artemisia vulgaris is intended to be used as insecticide/repellent for
plant protection on orchards, vineyards and vegetables. The current report summarises the outcome of the
consultation process organised by the EFSA and presents EFSA’s scientific views on the individual comments
received.