Databases
For help with plant protection product (PPP) searches refer to the user guide.
Amateur products authorised for use in the garden
Search for currently authorised products for use by amateurs (non-professionals).
You can search for the:
- plant/area to be treated
- product name
- marketing company
- active substance
- MAPP number (registration number)
- type of PPP
Database of amateur products authorised for use in the garden
How to search the database for amateur products
Professional products authorised in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Search for extant PPP with on-label authorisations.
Database of professional products authorised in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
e-@pprovals
This database shows documentation issued since 2005 for a particular PPP including authorisations (or permits), amendments to authorisations and withdrawal notices. This includes products that have expired and are no longer authorised. You will need to know the MAPP (registration) number or name of the product for the public search facility.
Database of e-@pprovals - download product authorisation documents
Find out more about e-@pprovals
Extensions of authorisations for minor use (EAMUs)
GB statutory maximum residue levels (MRLs) register
Search for GB maximum residue levels (MRLs).
Database ‘The GB MRL (Maximum Residue Level) Statutory Register’
The Official List of Adjuvants
All details of adjuvants
You can search by:
- adjuvant name
- adjuvant number
- applicant
- effective adjuvant component
- active
- PPP
- crop
Database ‘The Official List of Adjuvants’
Active ingredients subject to a buffer zone restriction
Obtain a list of products together with guidance on whether local environmental risk assessments for pesticides (LERAPs) can be used.
Database of active ingredients subject to a buffer zone restriction
You can find out more about:
Spray equipment with a LERAP-low drift rating
Database of spray equipment with a LERAP-low drift rating
You can find out more about spray equipment in our guidance about LERAP equipment accreditation.
Crop and situation names conversion
Use this database to convert a crop descriptor into a crop definitions list term.
Database – crop names conversion
Find out more in our guidance on the crop definitions list.
Other data available
Withdrawal notices for extension of authorisation for a minor use (EAMU)
Where an extension of authorisation has been immediately withdrawn, withdrawal notices will be published here.
Commodity substances
View approval information for commodity substances.
Active substances
Go to the page on active substance approval to find lists and registers containing approved active substances, new active substances, amendments, renewal applications and the register of unacceptable co-formulants.
Crop Definitions List
The Crop Definitions List:
- provides consistent terminology for the uses given in Plant Protection Product (PPP) and adjuvant authorisations and databases
- describes the specific crops and situations covered by each term
Accuracy statement
There can be an administrative time lag between a product receiving authorisation and its details appearing on the databases. Also, when changes are made to existing authorisations.
The information recorded in these databases is complete to the best of our knowledge.
To report any errors and inaccuracies or if you want to absolutely be sure that the information is the most up to date, contact HSE.