Aug 15, 2024The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded the third certification in its newly launched Certified Biostimulant Program to Valent BioSciences for the company’s Transit 500 product.
The TFI program recognizes biostimulants that have undergone positive reviews of efficacy data, composition, research, safety, and testing methods by TFI and third-party reviewers to confirm adherence to the United States Biostimulant Industry Guidelines.
“We are excited to announce that Valent BioSciences’ Transit 500 biostimulant has been recognized as a Certified Biostimulant by TFI,” Corey Rosenbusch, TFI president and CEO, said in a news release. “Biostimulant products have been shown to promote nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, and overall plant health and vigor. The Certified Biostimulant Program was established to provide a standard for these products and ensure growers and retailers will be able to confidently select the right solutions to fit their programs.”
Transit 500 is a liquid biostimulant that improves tolerance to and recovery from abiotic stress, enhances fertilizer efficiencies and increases nutrient uptake, aiding the plant’s ability to improve root and shoot growth. With TPI program certification, Transit 500 will receive a label indicating conformance with the outlined standards.
“Valent BioSciences is committed to providing reliable, effective biostimulant solutions to our customers,” Maria Herrero, Valent BioSciences senior director of Regulatory Affairs, said in the release. “The Certified Biostimulant Program provides a standard for assessing products, and customers can be confident their biostimulant choices have been well-researched and held to the highest industry standards.
“We are excited to be one of the first certifications awarded under the Certified Biostimulant Program and look forward to seeing how this program will enhance the recognition and understanding of biostimulants throughout the industry.”
Headquartered in Illinois, Valent BioSciences is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. With more than 60 years of experience in research, development, manufacturing and commercialization, the company has brought biorational products to market in 9plus countries worldwide.
Valent BioSciences is also the parent company of Mycorrhizal Applications LLC, a supplier of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi-based products.
Members of TFI, founded in 1883, include fertilizer producers, wholesalers, retailers and trading firms.
