At Van Iperen International, we have achieved a major regulatory breakthrough: our entire IPE® Technology range has been granted the official CE Biostimulant certification under the rigorous new European Union Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR).
This certification follows a decade of intensive research and successful field trials conducted across different countries, climates, and crop groups. It officially validates the efficacy and performance claims of the IPE® Technology range.
A Decade of Proven Efficacy
IPE® Technology was developed to improve how growers manage Phosphate supplies. Over the past ten years, trials around the world have shown its positive impact, now confirmed by this certification:
- Proven Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) and Growth: The trials have definitively proven the technology’s ability to significantly increase Phosphate NUE and visibly improve root and shoot growth in all crop groups (broadacre, woody perennials, and vegetable/ornamentals/amenities). This helps growers get strong results while using less Phosphate, which benefits both crop yield and the environment.
- Dual Action: IPE® Technology ensures higher availability of Phosphate by both releasing elements already fixed in the soil and preventing the fixation of freshly applied nutrients. This dual action is effective in a wide variety of soil types, including both alkaline and acidic conditions.
What This Certification Means for Growers
Achieving the CE Biostimulant certification for the complete IPE® Technology isn’t just a regulatory stamp; it’s a game-changer that directly benefits the grower:
- Trust the Label: The CE mark is the EU’s promise that our IPE Technology® is safe, high-quality, and, most importantly, effective. When you see that mark, you know our claims about Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) are backed by the highest European standards and verified by the official body, EFCI.
- Full Range Compliance: The certified IPE Technology® is now in our entire range of solid and liquid products. This ensures that no matter which product format you choose, you receive the enhanced phosphate efficiency you rely on.
- Official Claim: The claim of Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) for our full range of IPE® products across the European market gives total confidence in the product’s value and performance to our partners.
This landmark CE Biostimulant certification is the direct result of Van Iperen International’s proactive stance steps on regulatory compliance and sustainable innovation. As we have previously emphasized in our discussions regarding the full implementation of the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR 2019/1009) and the crucial role of regulatory expertise in driving the Green Switch toward a more sustainable agriculture, this milestone represents a major step forward for the industry.
The certification not only officially validates the IPE® Technology’s agricultural benefits—such as its proven ability to enhance crop nutrient utilization and provide a dual action by both releasing and preventing Phosphate fixation—but also secures its position as a high-quality, officially recognized, and reliable solution for growers committed to maximizing productivity while minimizing their input and footprint.