Data Requirements Introduction and Index

Plant protection products are regulated by Regulation No (EC) 1107/2009.

Data requirements under Regulation No (EC)1107/2009 are as follows (links go to external Eurlex legislation website):

• Active substance data requirements are presented in Regulation (EC) No 283/2013 & with data requirements as well as test methods and guidance documents - No 283/2013.
• Product data requirements are presented in Regulation (EC) No 284/2013 with data requirements as well as test methods and guidance documents - No 284/2013.

HSE guidance on fulfilling data requirements by specialist area:

1. Physical and Chemical properties
2. Analytical Methods
3. Toxicology
4. Residues
5. Consumer Exposure
6. Non-Dietary Exposure
7. Environmental Fate and Behaviour
8. Ecotoxicology
9. Efficacy

Additional guidance on specific areas not included in areas above:

• Crop Definitions (previously Crop Hierarchy)
• Comparative Assessment and Substitution: Guide for UK applicants for Plant Protection Product authorisation
• Register of unacceptable co-formulants
• Guidance on assessment of stereoisomers

Links to information on the European Commission website:

1. EC legislation including data requirements lists
2. EC Guidance Documents

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Note that similar information regarding Non-agricultural (public hygiene) pesticides and biocides is available on the biocides website.