2. Who may apply for mutual recognition?

In addition to authorisation holders, it is possible for official or scientific bodies involved in agricultural activities or professional agricultural organisations to apply for an authorisation through mutual recognition, on certain terms as described in Article 40.2 in the Regulation. A prerequisite is that the authorisation holder has not yet applied for an authorisation in Norway. 

If other than the authorisation holder intends to apply for an authorisation through mutual recognition, it must be demonstrated that: 

• The applicant has been given consent from the authorisation holder to apply for mutual recognition of the plant protection product, and 
• That the use of the plant protection product is of general interest in Norway

Where the authorisation holder refuses its consent, the competent authority of the Member State concerned may accept the application, on grounds of public interest.