Hamburg/Murcia, May 2nd, 2022. With the acquisition of the Spanish laboratory group Laboratorio Químico Microbiológico S.L. (LQM), GBA Group is expanding its European laboratory network in the food sector. The entry into one of Europe's most important food markets underscores GBA Group's commitment to supporting local and international customers with expertise and a high level of service directly in key source and sales markets.

Phosmet is used as an active ingredient in plant protection products and is used, for example, in the rapeseed harvest in Europe. While plant protection products containing Phosmet are already banned in Germany, this regulation will now apply throughout Europe from May 01, 2022. Plant protection products containing Phosmet will then no longer receive approval.

We are very pleased that today, 28.04.2022, we can once again host the Future Day in our laboratories. At our Hamburg headquarters, 10 girls and boys will gain real insights into the work of a laboratory and, together with our laboratory staff, will analyze cereal and drinking water samples.

The Center offers a wide range of tests for cosmetic products, household chemicals and hygiene products. A team of top-class specialists and the most modern technical facilities are the greatest advantages of the In Vivo Cosmetics Research Center.

The European Union (EU) Pesticide Renewal Monitor No. 11 is a document that provides an overview of active ingredients that are currently undergoing or are scheduled for the periodic active ingredient renewal in the European Union. It is prepared based on publicly available information.