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Government departments have produced guidance to help those working with plant protection products (PPPs) meet the requirements of the legislation.
Guidance for those affected by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012
The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012 came into force on 18 July 2012, replacing the previous UK legislation governing the use of PPPs.
Guidance on the safe use and storage of plant protection products already exists in two separate Codes of Practice below. New Codes of Practice may be issued in due course. In the meantime, although some of the underlying legislative framework has changed, the general guidance contained in the existing codes remains appropriate.
In addition to this, we have produced specific guidance for those who are directly affected.
This guidance covers;
- obligations on those who use PPPs
- obligations on those who supply PPPs
- the situation for advisors
The guidance will be updated from time to time to take account of new arrangements that are put in place.
Codes of Practice
The Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products is for all professional users of plant protection products in England and Wales in respect of Part III of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) and the regulations controlling pesticides, particularly plant protection products, under that part of the Act.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Code of Practice for Suppliers of Pesticides to Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (PB3529) (PDF), (60 pages, 256Kb) (Yellow Code) gives practical guidance on the storage and transport of pesticides and the obligations on those who sell, supply and store for sale and supply.
Other relevant legislation
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) are also applicable when transporting, storing and using PPPs. Relevant guidance can be found on our COSHH agriculture pages.
Further information
- Information Statement on application of pesticides using vehicles in public areas (PDF)
- Code of Practice for Suppliers of Pesticides to Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (PB3529)(PDF),
Guidance for those involved commercially in the sale, supply and storage for sale of 'pesticides approved for agricultural use', including meeting obligations under UK and EC legislation - Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products
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