Databases

We have made a number of databases available for your information on this website.

Please note there can be a time lag between new authorisations being issued and their details appearing on our website databases. A similar delay can also occur when changes are made to existing authorisations. Please therefore contact us if you wish to be absolutely sure that the information you are looking for is the most up to date.

Currently authorised (extant) plant protection products(PPP)

Extensions of authorisation, adjuvants and basic substances

Basic substances

A basic substance is a commonly available commodity which has been assessed as acceptable for specific plant protection purposes. Examples of basic substances include sucrose, calcium hydroxide and vinegar.

Basic substances must not be sold as a PPP nor can they be labelled with any plant protection claims or the uses approved at a GB/NI level. Growers may however purchase these commodities and use them in accordance with the approved conditions of use. No separate authorisation for the use is required.

Full details of the currently approved active substances (chemical, low-risk and basic) including the review report can be found on the GB/NI Pesticides Database.

Basic substances must not be confused with products containing low-risk active substances which need to be evaluated and authorised in the usual way.

More on basic substances

More on low-risk active substances

Other useful lists and links

Other sources of product information

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Updated 2024-02-26