Following the discussion on the stocktaking report, Moldova requested policy support from PROGRESS on sustainable pesticide and fertiliser use under the project’s Policy Frameworks component (Output 1).

To address Moldova’s requests, the OECD provided the following support:

• Comments on Moldova’s draft Law on Plant Protection Products (PPPs) and its alignment with the EU Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD) over May-September 2026. The comments on the first draft were discussed on 2 June 2026 at an online meeting with Moldova’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI), the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), the National Center for Animal, Plant Health and Food Safety (CNSAPSA) and the State Inspectorate for Technical Supervision (INTEHAGRO). Examples of EU good practices were also presented. Following revisions to the law, the second draft was reviewed in September 2026.
• Capacity-building for Moldova’s policymakers:
  • A Capacity-Building Webinar on Risk Management of Pesticides in the Republic of Moldova took place on 28 September 2026. It covered innovative pesticide application technologies, including precision, aerial and drone-based, and the testing of pesticide application equipment.
  • A Capacity-Building Workshop on Strengthening Pesticide Governance, Inspection and Compliance Systems in the Republic of Moldova  took place on 20-21 October 2026. Day 1 covered pesticide risk assessment and use management, including training and certification of professional users, digital record-keeping, minor-use registration procedures and the management of obsolete pesticides. Day 2 addressed approaches to countering illegal pesticide trade, including best practices for regulatory authorities and inspectors across the pesticide lifecycle, as well as opportunities for international cooperation.