Welcome to the Pesticides Safety Directorate Home Page
This is the home page for everyone who has an interest in pesticides.
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About the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD)PSD is an agency of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). We ensure that pesticides in the UK are safe for users, consumers and the environment. |
What are Pesticides?Pesticides are used to control pests. They help us to grow healthy plants and food. |
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Food SafetyWe help to ensure pesticide residues in food are not at levels which may cause harm. |
Reducing Environmental ImpactPSD supports and encourages efforts to reduce the environmental impact of pesticides in the UK. |
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Using PesticidesWe provide information on the correct and effective use of pesticides including use in the home and garden. |
ApprovalsAll pesticides used in the UK must be approved by law. In the UK approvals are issued by PSD. |
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Detergents: PSD is also the Competent Authority in the UK for the purposes of Regulation European Community (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents, which came into force on 8 October 2005. Detergents home page