Emergency authorisation to use, sell, supply or store a pesticide product

This guidance is for anyone who is applying for an emergency authorisation to use, sell, supply or store a plant protection product (PPP).

Applies to:
UK
Published:
February 2022
Last updated:
September 2025

Document

Guidance on Article 53 emergency authorisation applications

Reference
Version 1
Type and file size
PDF, 267KB

Details

Emergency authorisations allow a plant protection product (PPP) to be placed on the market for limited and controlled use. They may be granted in special circumstances where the PPP is necessary because of a danger that cannot be contained by any other reasonable means.

Before applying for an emergency authorisation, you should first consider all alternative options.

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Updated 2025-09-09