Withdrawal of sulphuric acid commodity substance approval
Regulatory Update: 06/2009
Issued: 10 February 2009
Background
This Regulatory Update provides information about the withdrawal of sulphuric acid for plant protection purposes in the EC.
The non-inclusion Decision, 2008/937/EC (pdf, 2 pages), for sulphuric acid was published on 12 December 2008.
The Commodity Substance Approval for plant protection uses of sulphuric acid must now be revoked to comply with the EC Decision. The Revocation Notice for sulphuric acid can be viewed on the PSD website.
The final date for use of sulphuric acid for plant protection purposes will be 5 June 2010.
Keeping up-to-date
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Contact Information
Enquiries concerning this update should be addressed to the Information Team:
Telephone: 01904 455775 (International: + 44 1904 455775)
Fax Number: 01904 455763 (International: + 44 1904 455763)
Email: pesticides@hse.gsi.gov.uk
Postal address: Pesticides Safety Directorate, Mallard House, Kings Pool, 3 Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PX, UK