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:
- January 2026
Document
Guidance on Article 53 emergency authorisation applications
- Reference
- Version 2
- 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.
January 2026 update
Updated to include information on the fees charged by HSE.