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Trust us to bring your product from concept to market
Serium Consulting was set up in March 2015 to provide a service to agrochemical companies across Europe and Asia who wish to bring their products to market but have a knowledge gap in the chemical, regulatory or supply chain side of the business.
In many cases companies commission a great number of studies at huge cost when trying to get a product to market. Not all of these studies are necessary; knowing the real regulatory and commercial requirements allows us to reach that point more cost effectively and as quickly as possible, saving your company money.
In addition, many companies source active ingredients through a third party intermediary and lose the edge required when competing in this market. We can put you in touch directly with the manufacturer; you then eliminate this additional cost.
Serium can manages both ends of this broad spectrum, whether it be in the area of strategic sourcing of raw materials and active ingredients, interpreting the chemical analysis of existing formulations, in the complex area that is the regulatory side of the chemicals and plant protection products (PPP) business, or if you are simply looking for introduction to new customers. Our network of experts are ready to answer all of your regulatory, sourcing and supply questions to give you complete and cost-effective control over your next big project.
Post Patent Strategies
We were responsible for bringing two of the most important arable products to market in Europe in the last 10 years when the patents and EU data expired - and we got them to market before any other company! Ask us about post patent strategy and tactics, and how to increase your market share!
NEWS October 2023
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Glyphosate - should it stay or should it go?
EFSA have concluded that glyphosate is safe for use, but the EU standing committee made up of representatives from all member states, have failed to reach a qualified majority decision. Therefore the proposal will go to appeal. As the active is up for renewal on the 15th of December this year, the decision will have to be concluded by the 14th. Watch this space, as the decision will have huge implication for EU farmers and landowners.
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Stocks causing long-lasting effects
The recent difficulties in huge stocks lying over from the previous year has taken a large toll on Chinese manufacturers. The resultant dip in pricing has lead to desperate factory managers agreeing cartel-style to raise prices in order to generate an industry-wide momentum, but the agreement has failed with the industry as a whole recognising the tactic. The slump continues and the CCPIA have published figures showing that the turnover to date in China is down 55% on the previous year. For this reason, many active ingredients are selling below cost price as factories struggle to keep their doors open, but this cannot continue indefinitely. As 80% of Chinese pesticides are exported, reliance on EMEA and the Americas will ultimately dictate the future of the industry.
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