Pesticides

Using pesticides and getting a plant protection product (PPP) to market

Pesticides: The basics

Pesticide products and active substances authorisation in the UK
Product authorisation

Get a pesticide product authorised in the UK
Applicant guide

Apply for authorisation of a pesticide product
Active substances

Active substances approvals and renewals
Maximum residue levels (MRLs)

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

HSE and Defra pesticides Codes of Practice
Product Database

Pesticides Register of UK Authorised Products
Consultations

Find out about any current PPP public consultations
Adjuvants

Regulation, the Official List and applying for inclusion

Register with Defra

Under new regulations you must register with your competent authority if you work with pesticides
Regulating pesticides after Brexit

Pesticides regulatory regime in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Contact us

Contact details for enquiries

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