Pesticides

The basics

Pesticide products and active substances authorisation in the UK

Pesticides regulatory regime in Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Active substances approvals and renewals

Find out about MRLs, check the MRL register or apply for a new MRL

Aims and scope of the Food and Environment Protection Act and the The Control of Pesticides Regulations

How to place a pesticide product on the UK market

Analytical methods, toxicology, residues, environmental fate and ecotoxicology.

Reporting issues and how we enforce

Further information for Farmers and Growers, Garden use, Members of the Public, Research

Carbon dioxide, ethylene, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate (Bicarbonate) and urea

Who does not need to register, who needs to register and regulations

Frequently asked questions, codes of practice and reducing spray drift.

Arrangements to monitor the way plant protection products are used and effects they have

Currently authorised products, extensions of authorisation, adjuvants and basic substances

Evaluations and guidelines, low-risk plant protection products, testing facilities.

Contact details for enquiries

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