2012
Regulatory Update 19/2012
Assessment of equivalence of pesticide technical materials: mutagenic hazard of impurities
This update gives advice to applicants regarding the guidance to be followed in the assessment of the equivalence of the mutagenic hazard of impurities in pesticide technical materials.
Issued: 21 May 2012
Regulatory Update 18/2012
Commercial withdrawal of the parallel permit for the product ‘CS Azoxy’ (MAPP No 14954)
Details of the withdrawal of the parallel pemit for Azoxy (MAPP 14954).
Issued: 17 May 2012
Regulatory Update 17/2012
Change to Expiry Dates on Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) Documents
This Update gives details of a change to the expiry date information on Extensions of Authorisation for Minor Use.
Issued: 16 May 2012
Regulatory Update 16/2012
Non-formal consultation on the proposal to routinely publish Registration Reports for plant protection products on the CRD website
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) is seeking views from interested parties on the routine publication of the registration reports (RRs) for plant protection products.
Issued: 26 April 2012
Regulatory Update 15/2012
Notification of additional active substances prohibited under the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use (non edible crops)
This Regulatory Update advises of additional active substances excluded from the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use LTAEU.
Issued: 25 April 2012
Regulatory Update 14/2012
Aquatic Hazard Classification Issues For Plant Protection Products Containing Glyphosate
This Regulatory Update informs authorisation holders that a number of glyphosate containing products may currently be carrying incorrect aquatic hazard classifications. These classifications must be reviewed and any necessary label amendments should be made.
Issued: 20 April 2012
Regulatory Update 13/2012
Withdrawals and Periods of Grace
This Update gives information about some changes to periods of grace following withdrawal of pesticide product authorisations.
Issued: 10 April 2012
Regulatory Update 11/2012
Parallel Trade Products and Extensions of Authorisation For a Minor Use
This Regulatory Update explains how parallel trade plant protection products can be used with extensions of authorisation for a minor use.
Issued: 30 March 2012
Regulatory Update 10/2012
Notification of change in classification of ethoxylated tallow amine co-formulants present in plant protection products
Due to a new acute inhalation study, the classification for some ethoxylated tallow amine co-formulants has changed to include the risk phrase R23 ‘Toxic by inhalation’. This Update explains what Product Authorisation holders need to do.
Issued: 26 March 2012
Regulatory Update 09/2012
Result of non-formal consultation on the proposal to publish the name of the UK reference products for parallel trade plant protection products
This Regulatory Update provides information on the result of the non-formal consultation to name the reference product on parallel trade permits.
Issued: 26 March 2012
Regulatory Update 08/2012
Update on the Biopesticides Scheme
This Update gives Information about a review of, and refinements to, the Biopesticides Scheme.
Issued: 02 March 2012
Regulatory Update 07/2012
Electronic Notification of Regulatory and Information Updates
This Update provides information about a change to delivery of Regulatory and Information Updates from April 2012.
Issued: 28 February 2012
Regulatory Update 06/2012
E-@pprovals - Electronic Delivery of Plant Protection Product Authorisations
This Update is a reminder about the 'e-@pprovals’ service which makes digitally signed authorisations available on the CRD web site.
Issued: 28 February 2012
Regulatory Update 05/2012
Ecotoxicological risk assessment for plant protection products with multiple actives substances
The purpose of this Regulatory Update is to remind applicants of CRD’s ecotoxicology risk assessment requirements for plant protection product applications containing more than one active substance (combined risk assessments for aquatic organisms, birds and mammals).
Issued: 22 February 2012
Regulatory Update 04/2012
Impact of Regulation 1107/09 – vertebrate data sharing provisions
Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 put in place new rules for the avoidance of duplicate testing and sharing of tests and studies involving vertebrate data. This Regulatory Update provides an update of CRD policy in this area.
Issued: 17 February 2012
2011
Regulatory Update 43/2011
Which guidance should be used for assessments submitted under EC Regulation 1107/2009 ?
This Regulatory Update provides advice on which guidance should be used for ecotoxicological risk assessments submitted to CRD under Regulation 1107/200.
Issued: 15 December 2011
Regulatory Update 42/2011
Application of the HardSPEC Assumptions from the Regulatory Risk Assessment on Non-Porous Hard Surfaces
This Regulatory Update introduces new labelling requirements on the method of application of herbicides authorised for use on non-porous hard surfaces to ensure that best practice is followed
Issued: 17 November 2011
Regulatory Update 41/2011
Regulatory Update - Review of Existing EU Maximum Residue Levels (MRLS) Under Article 12 of Regulation 396/2005/EC - REVISED
This Regulatory Update gives revised arrangements for the review of EU Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), advising approval holders on the part that they can play in the review programme.
Issued: 16 November 2011
Regulatory Update 40/2011
Transposition of Directive 2009/128/EC on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides
Defra has issued an update to stakeholders on the work to transpose Directive 2009/128, which establishes a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, into UK law. This update explains why the Government has decided not to conduct a second formal consultation, on a set of draft Regulations, as initially planned
Issued: 04 November 2011
Regulatory Update 39/2011
Introduction of new larger aquatic buffer zones for horizontal boom sprayers: interim extension of the Local Environmental Risk Assessments for Pesticides (LERAP) scheme
CRD announces the implementation of an interim extension to the Local Environmental Risk Assessments (LERAP) scheme which enables plant protection products to be authorised with aquatic buffer zone distances greater than the current maximum distance of 5 metres
Issued: 01 November 2011
Regulatory Update 38/2011
Specification for Local Authorities to enforce new enforcement regulations in England and Wales
This Regulatory Update provides information about the enforcement powers delegated to local authorities for the purposes of enforcing the Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011.
Issued: 13 October 2011
Regulatory Update 37/2011
Non-formal consultation on the proposal to publish the name of the UK reference products for parallel trade plant protection products This Regulatory Update announces the non-formal consultation on the proposal to publish the name of the UK reference products for parallel trade plant protection products.This consultation will close on 25 November 2011.
Issued: 13 October 2011
Regulatory Update 36/2011
Regulatory Update - Products to be withdrawn from the market following the non approval of asulam
This Regulatory Update provides information about the non approval of asulam and the products to be withdrawn from the market in the UK.
Issued: 11 October 2011
Regulatory Update 34/2011
Revision of application forms as a consequence of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009
This Regulatory Update announces the revision of the application forms for a number of application types. It also reminds applicants of the importance of explaining how the application is approached either by way of an application overview or detailed covering letter.
Issued: 30 September
Regulatory Update 33/2011
New UK Enforcement and Fees and Charges Regulations
This Regulatory Update provides information about the new legislation affecting plant protection products, which came into effect on 24 September 2011.
Issued: 27 September 2011
Regulatory Update 32/2011
Changes to templates and revocation procedures as a consequence of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009
This Regulatory Update announces further changes we considered necessary to comply with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. An explanation and summary of the main changes to our revocation procedures are provided in this Update.
Issued: 13 September 2011
Regulatory Update 31/2011
Notification form for zonal applications
A new form to notify intended zonal applications under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 has been agreed by the interzonal steering committee.
Issued: 08 September 2011
Regulatory Update 30/2011
Procedure for applying for the outdoor use of anticoagulant rodenticides that are restricted to indoor use only
CRD has developed a procedure, in conjunction with the ACP, that Applicants should consider prior to making an application for outdoor use of anticoagulant rodenticides that are currently restricted to indoor use only.
Issued: 08 September 2011
Regulatory Update 29/2011
Release of new FOCUS Groundwater models and guidance This Regulatory Update give information on CRDs approach to the release of new FOCUS Groundwater modelling tools and guidance.
Issued: 16 August 2011
Regulatory Update 27/2011
CRD to issue authorisations for plant protection products for Northern Ireland.
This Regulatory Update provides information on the authorisation of plant prodection products on behalf of Northern Ireland.
Issued: 8 August 2011
Regulatory Update 25/2011
Use of new crop qualifier ‘Permanent protection with full enclosure’
This Regulatory Update announces and explains the use of a new crop qualifier: ‘Permanent protection with full enclosure’, which may be specified by CRD on Authorisations of certain plant protection products used in protected crop situations, together with the inclusion (where required) of three ‘Other specific restrictions’.
Issued: 07 July 2011
Regulatory Update 24/2011
Human Health Enquiry & Incident Survey (HHEIS) & Resistance Reporting 2010
This Regulatory Update requires Approval Holders of all products approved for sale/use in the UK during 2010 to provide CRD of the Health and Safety Executive with details of all human health related reports or enquiries & Resistance Reporting involving their products, which were received from users or any other source, during last year.
Issued: 21 June 2011
Regulatory Update 23/2011
Combined toxicity risk assessments for birds and mammals
The purpose of this Regulatory Update is to highlight the need for assessment of the risks from combined exposure to a single product containing more than one active substance.
Issued: 16 June 2011
Regulatory Update 22/2011
Commenting on applications as a consequence of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and confirmation that CRD will not evaluate products for which an authorisation has not been requested in the UK
This Regulatory Update gives information about the legal requirement under (EC) 1107/2009 to allow for commenting on all applications submitted after 14 June 2011, and how UK procedures will be amended to fulfil this requirement.
Issued: 14 June 2011
Regulatory Update 21/2011
Changes to data protection and data sharing as a consequence of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009
The purpose of this Regulatory Update is to outline the new data protection and data sharing procedures which will apply from 14 June 2011 under Regulation (EC) 1107/2009.
Issued: 14 June 2011
Regulatory Update 20/2011
Changes to the authorisation template as a consequence of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and changes to the documentation you are required to submit
This Regulatory Update gives information about the legal requirements of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 relating to the content of authorisations which require the inclusion of a classification of the plant protection product.
Issued: 14 June 2011
Regulatory Update 19/2011
New UK Enforcement and Fees and Charges Regulations
New Enforcement and Fees and Charges Regulations are due to come into operation shortly as part of the package of legislation being introduced to implement the EU’s Thematic Strategy for Pesticides.
Issued:09 June 2011
Regulatory Update 18/2011
Update on a recent R&D project to assess the availability of seed on the soil surface after drilling: Implications for regulatory risk assessment
The Final Report of a research project to investigate seed availability on the soil surface after drilling for a range of arable crops has been published on the Defra website and the regulatory implications of this research have been considered by CRD.
Issued: 24 May 2011
Regulatory Update 17/2011
Q(SAR) analysis reports: submissions for technical equivalence under 91/414/EEC
This Regulatory Update outlines information which must be included in (Quantitative) structure-activity relationships (Q(SAR)) analyses reports which are submitted to CRD during applications for technical equivalence under 91/414/EEC.
Issued: 26 April 2011
Regulatory Update 16/2011
Release of new version of HardSPEC
The ‘HardSPEC’ model is used by CRD for calculating predicted environmental concentrations in surface water for use in ecotoxicological risk assessments of pesticides. The HardSPEC model development team has developed of two new modules, a railway scenario and a home garden module, which widen the scope of the model.
Issued: 26 April 2011
Regulatory Update 15/2011
Changes to procedures for plant protection products as a consequence of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009
The purpose of this Regulatory Update is to outline the changes to on-label (zonal authorisations and mutual recognition), off-label (extension of use) and parallel trade applications from 14 June 2011 as a result of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009. Details of the implementation of the transitional measures with respect to UK product authorisations and the changes in revocation procedures under this regulation are also included.
Issued: 15 April 2011
Regulatory Update 14/2011
AIR 2 Project: Renewal of the Inclusion of Active Substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC
This Regulatory Update covers Commission Directive 2010/77/EU amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC regarding expiry dates for the inclusion in Annex I of 31 active substances whose inclusions originally expired in 2011 or 2012; and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1141/2010 laying down the procedure for renewal of the inclusion of these active substances in Annex I to 91/414/EEC.
Issued: 07 April 2011
Regulatory Update 13/2011
EU Pesticides Package – Status of Implementation in the UK
This Update give information about progress with, and planning for, the implementation of the legislation included in the EU Pesticides Package (From EU Thematic Strategy).
Issued: 07 April 2011
Regulatory Update 11/2011
Arrangements for products containing voluntarily withdrawn active substances following a positive opinion for Annex I inclusion
This Regulatory Update concerns products containing active substances that were voluntarily withdrawn in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) 1095/2007. It gives advice on which application types CRD will consider following a positive opinion for Annex I inclusion and before entry into force of the inclusion of the voluntary withdrawn active(s).
Issued: 22 March 2011
Regulatory Update 10/2011
Withdrawal of stocks of Acclaim (M 14905)
Any remaining stocks of Acclaim (MAPP 14905) should not be used. Unused product and used product containers should be returned to your supplier as soon as possible. Pending return product may continue to be stored until 30 June 2011.
Issued: 17 March 2011
Regulatory Update 09/2011
This Update has been Archived and is no longer available on the website
Regulatory Update - Review of Existing EU Maximum Residue Levels (MRLS) Under Article 12 of Regulation 396/2005/EC
This Regulatory Update advises Approval Holders on progress with the European Commission’s review of existing MRLs and the part that they can play in the review programme.
Issued: 02 March 2011
Regulatory Update 08/2011
Notification of additional active substances prohibited from use under the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use
This Regulatory Update gives information about a new restriction which has been added to the LTAEU prohibiting the use of products containing a group of actives substances.
Issued: 22 February 2011
Regulatory Update 07/2011
Requirements for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for co-formulants in pesticide products
This Regulatory Update provides advice on criteria for material safety data sheets on co-formulants.
Issued: 22 February 2011
Regulatory Update 06/2011
Updated procedures for voluntary re-registration work-sharing in the UK
Regulatory Update to outline procedures for voluntary re-registration work-sharing in the UK.
Issued: 17 February 2011
Regulatory Update 05/2011
Regulatory Update: Clopyralid – label amendments for amateur products
This Update summarises the outcome of considerations of clopyralid following a review into the risk of clopyralid residues in compost by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).
Issued 17 February 2011
Regulatory Update 03/2011
Advertising Plant Protection Products
This Regulatory Update provides new information on the requirements outlined under Article 66 of EC Regulation 1107/2009 for advertising plant protection products
Issued: 27 January 2011
Regulatory Update 02/2011
New procedure for Changes to Multiple Products (‘Blanket Notices’)
This Regulatory Update advises approval holders and interested parties of the new CRD procedure for processing applications for changes to multiple products, also known as ‘blanket’ amendment notices.
Issued: 18 January 2011
Regulatory Update 01/2011
Update on a recent R&D project to investigate de-husking of seeds by small mammals: Implications for regulatory risk assessment
This Regulatory Update highlights research commissioned by CRD to investigate the role de-husking plays in reducing pesticide exposure to mammals and to develop a methodology to calculate rates of de-husking for different seed types.
Issued: 13 January 2011
2010
Regulatory Update 28/2010
New Procedures for Label Checking
This Regulatory Update announces the new way CRD will ask for labels for all products approved under the Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR). It explains the new system and provides guidance on how to submit labels.
Issued: 23 November 2010
Regulatory Update 27/2010
Consideration of study protocols by CRD
This Regulatory Update gives details of the introduction of fees for CRD consideration of study protocols.
Issued: 23 November 2010
Regulatory Update 26/2010
Products Containing Azadirachtin (also known as Neem Oil)
This Regulatory Update explains that it is unlawful to place on the market in the UK plant protection products that contain azadirachtin, the active ingredient of neem oil.
Issued: 16 November 2010
Regulatory Update 25/2010
Changes to Labelling for Certain Home and Garden Pesticides Containing Ferric Phosphate
This Regulatory Update sets out the form of labelling to be used for ferric phosphate slug pellets in the place of the imperative phrase required for other slug pellet products.
Issued: 11 November 2010
Regulatory Update 24/2010
Extension to Back-Stop Expiry Dates For COPR Products
This Regulatory Update advises approval holders and interested parties of an extension to expiry dates for approvals issued under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (COPR).
Issued: 11 November 2010
Regulatory Update 22/2010
Revision of data mid evaluation procedures
This Regulatory Update outlines CRD's position for accepting data and now also cases mid evaluation.
Issued: 12 October 2010
Regulatory Update 21/2010
Revocation Action - Biscaya on leafy brassicas
This Regulatory updates announces the revocations of approvals for the off-label use of 'Biscaya' (MAPP 12471) on leafy brassicas
Issued: 12 October 2010
Regulatory Update 20/2010
Annex II Data Matching
This Regulatory Update announces that CRD are no longer in a position to accept and comment on Annex II data matching proposals in advance of the official publication of the list data and before the date of entry into force of the active.
Issued: 7 October 2010
Regulatory Update 19/2010
Re-submission of applications for review active substances following voluntary withdrawal and non-inclusion in Annex I of Directive 91/414/EEC - extension of expiry dates for authorisation
This Regulatory Update gives information about an extension of expiry dates for authorisations of products containing active ingredients re-submitted following voluntary withdrawal and non-inclusion in Annex I of Directive 91/414/EEC.
Issued: 21 September 2010
Regulatory Update 18/2010
Regulatory update - retaking decisions on plant protection products – August 2010
13 August 2010: The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) has identified a technical legal problem with decisions taken in relation to plant protection products between 1 April 2008 and 2 December 2009. The problem is one of formality rather than substance.There are no health or safety implications and there is no requirement for manufacturers, suppliers or users of products to take any action.
Issued: 13 August 2010
Regulatory Update 17/2010
New OECD Test Guidelines
This Regulatory Update gives information about a number of new and revised OECD guidelines for the testing of chemicals for human health effects.
Issued: 05 August 2010
Regulatory Update 15/2010
Reg Update - Efficacy considerations for 91_414 and new regs 1107_2009
There are various new developments affecting the way in which efficacy evaluations for plant protection products are conducted, both now and in the future. In particular, future efficacy zonal assessments under EC1107/2009, and using the dRR report to summarise efficacy data. This regulatory update is to provide clarification on how these initiatives and changes in the regulatory framework affect efficacy submissions to the UK.
Issued: 12 July 2010
Regulatory Update 14/2010
Human Health Enquiry and Incident Survey relating to pesticide use (HHEIS) 2009
Approval Holders of all products approved for sale/use in the UK during 2009 to provide the Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the Health and Safety Executive with details of all human health related reports or enquiries involving their products, which were received from users or any other source, during last year.
Issued: 27 May 2010
Regulatory Update 13/2010
Revocation of Agrotech Chlorthalonil (M13176)
Approval for the sale, supply, use and advertisement of Agrotech Chlorthalonil 500SC (MAPP 13176) has been revoked with immediate effect. Any remaining stocks of this product should not be used. Unused containers of product should be returned to your supplier as soon as possible. Pending return product may continue to be stored until 17 July 2010.
Issued: 19 May 2010
Regulatory Update 12/2010
Regulatory Update - Revocation procedures and Marketing Companies
This Regulatory Update clarifies the status of Marketing Companies with regard to CRD’s phased revocation procedures.
Issued: 19 May 2010
Regulatory Update 11/2010
EFSA Guidance on the Risk Assessment for Birds and Mammals in the UK
This Regulatory Update advises which Birds and Mammals guidance documents should be used for risk assessments for each type of submission to CRD after 1 July 2010.
Issued: 22 April 2010
Regulatory Update 10/2010
Honeybee Toxicity Studies statement
This Regulatory Update is a statement from CRD regarding the submission of toxicity data on honeybees in accordance with accepted guidance.
Issued: 13 April 2010
Regulatory Update 07/2010
Notification of change in procedures for applications
This Regulatory Update gives advice on a change to procedure in cases where information about an application is required from another Member State.
Issued: 9 March 2010
Regulatory Update 06/2010
Guidance document on the procedures for submission and assessment of confirmatory data following inclusion of an active substance in Annex I of Council Directive 91/414/EEC
This Regulatory Update explains the new procedures that are now in place for the submission and assessment of confirmatory data.
23 February 2010
Regulatory Update 05/2010
The process for intra & inter-zonal work-sharing in the UK
This Regulatory Upate gives advice on the process for inter zonal work-sharing in the UK.
Issued: 23 February 2010.
Regulatory Update 04/2010
Revocation of approval for use of pirimiphos-methyl as a structural treatment
This Regulatory Update highlights the withdrawal of approval for the use of pirimiphos-methyl as a structural treatment from 31 January 2010.
Issued: 2 February 2010
Regulatory Update 03/2010
Changes to Labelling and Other Requirements for Home and Garden Pesticides (2)
This Regulatory Update replaces 30/2009. It clarifies the use of the ‘child and pet logo’ for products other than lawn treatments and amends the timetable for changing labels. In addition it clarifies the use of scatter diagrams and written instructions for slug pellet products
Issued: 28 January 2010
2009
Regulatory Update 36/2009
EU Thematic Strategy for Pesticides: Publication of Legislation
The EU Thematic Strategy for Pesticides includes a Regulation (to replace the pesticide authorisation Directive 91/414/EEC) and a new Sustainable Use Directive which have now been adopted and published.
Issued: 1 December 2009
Regulatory Update 35/2009
Clarification of guidance on technical equivalence applications
Regulatory Update regarding an update to the guidance on Two-Stage Applications.
Issued: 17 November 2009
Regulatory Update 34/2009
Revision of the Application Forms (2)
This Regulatory Update gives information about some minor amendments which have been made to the CRD application forms.
Issued: 17 November 2009
Regulatory Update 30/2009
Changes To Labelling and Other Requirements For Home and Garden Pesticides
Note: This update has now been replaced by 03/2010 issued on 28 January 2010
This Regulatory Update provides information about changes required by 29 September 2011 for amateur (garden) pesticides, as a result of recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.
Issued: 29 September 2009
Regulatory Update 28/2009
Submission and assessment of zonal applications in the UK
Regulatory Update on Zonal re-registration which has been developed to facilitate the evaluation of the large number of product re-registration applications expected in the next few years in all Member States (MS).
Issued: 17 September 2009
Regulatory Update 27/2009
Introduction of New Application Forms
This Regulatory Update announces the introduction of 4 new application forms for applications for Commercial & Experimental Approval of plant protection products (separate forms for Administrative and non-Administrative applications, Specific Off-Label Approval of plant protection products and Official Listing of Adjuvants).
Issued: 20 August 2009
Regulatory Update 26/2009
Guidance on bulk sales of garden pesticides
This Regulatory Update provides further guidance to approval holders and retailers about sales of garden pesticides.
Issued: 18 August 2009
Regulatory Update 21/2009
Amended Environmental Fate Exposure Model ‘HardSPEC’ available
This Regulatory Update announces that a slightly amended version of the Environmental Fate Exposure Model ‘HardSPEC’ is now available.
Issued: 28 July 2009
Regulatory Update 20/2009
Vertebrate Data Sharing Arrangements - Further Information regarding Re-Registration Process
A follow up Regulatory Update providing further information for applicants about the re-registration process and the withdrawal of products by the relevant deadlines whilst seeking to negotiate access to vertebrate data .
Issued: 23 July 2009
Regulatory Update 19/2009
Updated version of Environmental Fate Exposure Model ‘HardSPEC’ available
This Regulatory Update gives information on an updated version of the Environmental Fate Exposure Model ‘HardSPEC’ which is now available.
Issued: 9 June 2009
Regulatory Update 18/2009
Update on Labelling Issues: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (CHIP 4)
This Regulatory Update provides information about recent developments affecting classification and labelling.
Issued: 9 June 2009
Regulatory Update 16/2009
Revoked Products: Positive and Convenience Tank-Mixtures and Sequences
This Regulatory Update will clarify CRD’s requirements for companies to ensure that product labels take into account the approval status of any other product referred to either as positive or convenience tank-mixture partners or in sequence statements
Issued: 30 April 2009
Regulatory Update 14/2009
New procedures for establishing EC Maximum Residue Levels and Import Tolerances
This Regulatory Update gives details of new procedures for establishing EC Maximum Residue Levels and Import Tolerances
Issued: 8 April 2009
Regulatory Update 13/2009
Human Health Enquiry and Incident Survey relating to pesticide use (HHEIS) 2008.
This regulatory update requires Approval Holders of all products approved for sale/use in the UK during 2008 to provide PSD with details of all human health related reports or enquiries involving their products, which were received from users or any other source, during last year.
Issued: 19 March 2009
Regulatory Update 09/2009
Guidance on the Presentation of Higher Tier Drainflow Modelling Results for Use in Aquatic Risk Assessments
This Regulatory Update announces Guidance on the Presentation of Higher Tier Drainflow Modelling Results for Use in Aquatic Risk Assessments.
Issued: 10 March 2009
Regulatory Update 04/2009
Notification of Completion of the 1st Phase of the Exercise for Replacing the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use with SOLAS for Non-Edible Crops
Further to Regulatory Update 1/2008, this update advises of the completion of the 1st phase of the exercise to replace the Long Term Arrangements for Extension to Use (LTAEU) with Specific Off-Label Approvals (SOLAs) for use on non-edible crops.
Issued: 29 January 2009
Regulatory Update 02/2009
Clarification on the use of the ‘Fast track’ option for product applications submitted to PSD
Clarification on the use of the ‘Fast track’ option for product applications submitted to PSD.
Issued: 15 January 2009
Regulatory Update 01/2009
Revised Notice of Approval templates for parallel import and experimental approvals
This Update gives information about the Revised Notice of Approval templates for parallel import and experimental approvals.
Issued: 13 January 2009
2008
Regulatory Update 38/2008
Arrangements for products containing voluntarily withdrawn active substances: December 2008
This Regulatory Update expands upon the arrangements detailed in Regulatory Update 26/2008 for products containing active substances which have been voluntarily withdrawn by companies.
Issued: 11 December 2008
Regulatory Update 32/2008
Applications for addition of undersown crops to product labels
This Regulatory Update gives information about applications for addition of undersown crops to product labels.
Issued: 23/09/08
Regulatory Update 26/2008
Arrangements for products containing the voluntarily withdrawn active substances
This update announces Arrangements for products containing the voluntarily withdrawn active substances.
Issued: 05/08/2008
Regulatory Update 25/2008
Applicant Guide updated to include changes since its introduction
This Regulatory Update gives details of changes which have been made to the Applicant Guide.
Issued: 29/07/2008
Regulatory Update 24/2008
Changes to procedures regarding ‘new’ sources of active substances
This update announces Changes to procedures regarding ‘new’ sources of active substances.
Issued: 24/07/2008
Regulatory Update 19/2008
Clarification of procedures for applications based on unprotected data
This Regulatory Update gives details of procedures for applications based on unprotected data. Upon the expiry of data protection periods, applicants may cite data to meet requirements for approval of new products/uses, if it can be shown that those data are relevant to the new product and its uses.
Issued: 15/07/2008
Regulatory Update 17/2008
Re-registration - Important changes to PSD’s procedures
This Regulatory Update announces changes to procedures for Re-Registration relevant to all UK approval holders, including holders of approval for parallel imported products and off-label approval holders.
Date Issued: 08/07/2008
Regulatory Update 16/2008
Notice of Approval Templates and Electronic Applications
Regulatory Update giving further information regarding new approval templates and also information about electronic applications.
Date Issued: 01/07/2008
Regulatory Update 10/2008
Changes to the Operator Exposure area of the PSD website
This Regulatory Update announces changes to the Operator Exposure area of the PSD Website which include the additon of new guidance documents and operator exposure models.
Date Issued: 22/04/2008
Regulatory Update 08/2008
Parallel Imports – changes to UK control arrangements following ECJ Ruling C-201/06
Changes to the UK control arrangements for Parallel Imports following the European Court of Justice Ruling C-201/06.
Date Issued: 08/04/2008
Regulatory Update 07/2008
This Update has been removed since it is no longer relevant
EC MRls Regulation 396/2005/EC: Update March 2008
This Regulatory Update gave further information about the EC Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) Regulation 396/2005/EC, including new procedures for setting MRLs.
Date Issued: 27/03/2008
Regulatory Update 06/2008
Revised Notice of Approval templates for all Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) and Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR) approvals
This Regulatory Update announces that, following a recent review, a number of changes have been introduced for all PSD approval templates issued under the Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) and Plant Protection Product Regulations (PPPR) with the exception of off-labels and adjuvant list entries which will remain in their current format.
Date issued: 20/03/2008
Regulatory Update 04/2008
Consultation on the Repeal of the Farm & Garden Chemicals Act and Associated Regulations
The Pesticides Safety Directorate and the Welsh Assembly Government have prepared a consultation document to collect your views on the repeal of the Farm & Garden Chemicals Act 1967 and revocation of the Farm & Garden Chemicals Regulations 1971.
Date issued: 18/02/2008
Regulatory Update 02/2008
New Regulation for re-submission of applications for review active substances following a decision on non-inclusion in Annex I of Directive 91/414/EEC
Information about the re-submission of applications for active substances, from lists 2, 3 and 4 of the EC review, where they have not been included in Annex I of Directive 91/414/EEC.
Date issued: 05/02/2008
Regulatory Update 01/2008
Replacement of the Long Term Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use (LTAEU) for Non-Edible Crops
Further to Regulatory Update 26/2006, issued on 19 December 2006, PSD has considered the issues raised by interested parties and met with a number of key representatives from the various crop sectors covered by these Arrangements on 8 November 2007. Following this, a process for transferring the remaining non-edible extrapolations into Specific Off-Label Approvals (SOLAs) has been agreed.
Date issued: 30/01/2008
2007
Regulatory Update 49/2007
Clarification of the two-staged application procedure.
This Update announces the clarification of the two-staged application procedure.
Date issued: 20/12/2007
Regulatory Update 45/2007
Release and Applicant Submission of Registration Reports.
This Update announces information about the Release and Applicant Submission of Registration Reports.
Date issued: 22/11/2007
Regulatory Update 42/2007
New Data List and Data Copying Service for Data Owners.
This Update announces that PSD is now able to provide data owners with details of active and/or product related data held by PSD. PSD is also able to provide a data copying service to data owners. Both of these services would be made available on request and in accordance with the charges detailed below.
Date issued: 20/11/2007
Regulatory Update 38/2007
Applications for Changes to Product Labels to Support use at “Reduced Volume”.
This Regulatory Update sets out the procedures and data required to support changes to plant protection product labels to reflect use in reduced water volumes.
Date issued: 25/10/2007
Regulatory Update 36/2007
Update on New Revocation Procedures applied by Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD).
This Regulatory Update provides additional information on the new revocation procedures applied by PSD, as announced in Regulatory Update 27/2007.
Date issued: 27/09/2007
Regulatory Update 34/2007
New procedures for the 3rd and 4th stages of the EC review.
This Regulatory Update explains the new procedures to speed up the EC review for stages 3 and 4 of existing active substances.
Date issued: 25/09/2007
Regulatory Update 32/2007
Earthworm Control Products.
This is the latest update to provide information about the regulation of earthworm control products.
Date issued: 13/09/2007
Regulatory Update 30/2007
Consultation on the Proposed Consolidation of Plant Protection and Pesticide Legislation: Inclusion of Regulation on Record Keeping in Draft Regulations.
The Pesticides Safety Directorate and the Welsh Assembly Government have prepared a consultation document to collect views on the consolidation of four sets of pesticides regulations into one, and a new provision in these proposed regulations to make it a legal requirement for all professional users to keep a record of pesticide treatments that they carry out. This Update explains the consultation process and how you can respond.
Date issued: 30/08/2007
Regulatory Update 29/2007
Transitional arrangements for products which are exempt from COPR but come within scope of Directive 91/414/EEC (PPPR).
This Update advises on transitional arrangements and timescales for suppliers to register or withdraw products which are exempt from COPR but come within the scope of PPPR .
Date issued: 23/08/2007
Regulatory Update 28/2007
Renewal of the Inclusion of Active Substances in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
This regulatory update covers Commission Directive 2007/21/EEC amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC regarding expiry dates for the inclusion in Annex I of azoxystrobin, imazalil, kresoxim-methyl, spiroxamin, azimsulfuron, prohexadion-calcium and fluroxypyr; and Commission Regulation (EC) No 737/2007 laying down the procedure for renewal of the inclusion of these active substances in Annex I to 91/414/EEC.
Date issued: 21/08/2007
Regulatory Update 27/2007
New revocation procedures to be applied by PSD.
This Regulatory Update gives details of the new revocation procedures to be applied by PSD.
Date issued: 15/08/2007
Regulatory Update 19/2007
The Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products - A Revised and Updated Draft National Strategy.
The consultation documents for the revised and updated draft National Strategy for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products are now available.
Date issued: 3 July 2007
Regulatory Update 18/2007
Change in Procedures for Charging Parallel Import Applications.
This Update announces changes in procedures for charging for Parallel Import applications.
Date issued: 12 June 2007
Regulatory Update 17/2007
Amendments to labels of DMI fungicides for control of Septoria tritici.
This update announces amendments to labels of DMI fungicides for control of Septoria tritici.
Date issued: 1 May 2007
Regulatory Update 16/2007
Extension to the approval period for products containing nonylphenol, octylphenol and their ethoxylates (NPE).
This regulatory update gives details of the extension to the approval period given for storage and use of products containing NPE to 31 August 2008.
Date issued: 1 May 2007
Regulatory Update 14/2007
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Concerning Statistics on Plant Protection Products.
This page contains the consultation document that has been prepared by Defra in consultation with the Devolved Administrations. It seeks your views on an EC proposal relating to pesticide statistics developed as part of the EC Pesticides Thematic Strategy.
Date issued: 1 May 2007
Regulatory Update 13/2007
Convenience Tank-Mixtures - Clarification of Compatibility Requirements.
This Regulatory Update will clarify PSD’s requirements for convenience tank-mixtures and the use of more general statements regarding tank-mix compatibility.
Date issued: 26 April 2007
Regulatory Update 12/2007
Dual labelling (UK and Republic of Ireland guidelines).
This regulatory update announces the updating of the UK/Irish labelling agreement for plant protection products which are approved in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Date issued: 19 April 2007
Regulatory Update 10/2007
Confirmation of Parallel Import verification fees for each single source of imported product.
This Regulatory Update confirms that PSD will charge a separate verification fee for each source of foreign product for Parallel Import applications. This applies to all Parallel Import applications made under the Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR) and Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR). It explains the charges and provides guidance for applicants.
Date issued: 5 April 2007
Regulatory Update 08/2007
Revised criteria for the consideration of applications for approval via departments.
This update gives details of the revised criteria for the Departmental consideration of certain types of application for approval (i.e. ‘major change’ applications).
Date issued: 29 March 2007
Regulatory Update 07/2007
Revision of Approvals Secretariat procedures for requesting further information.
This update explains how requests by Approvals Secretariat Branch for further information will be handled in a slightly different way after 1 April 2007.
Date issued: 20 March 2007
Regulatory Update 05/2007
Human health enquiry/incident survey for pesticides (HHEIS).
This regulatory update requires Approval Holders of all products approved for sale/use in the United Kingdom during 2006, to provide Pesticides Safety Directorate with details of all human health related reports or enquiries received by you, from users or any other source, involving your products during that year.
Date issued: 19 March 2007
Regulatory Update 02/2007
Changes to PSD Application Fees with effect from 1 March 2007.
This update gives advanced notification of the changes to PSD application fees which will come into effect from 1 march 2007.
Date issued: 9 February 2007
Regulatory Update 01/2007
Conditions for Sale and Supply of Plant Protection Products after Revocation for Sale and Supply.
This update seeks to clarify questions arising in relation to the supply of various products after their revocation date following their review in the European Community (EC) programme.
Date issued: 9 January 2007
2006
Regulatory Update 27/2006
Mislabelling of Approved Pesticide products for the Amateur Home Garden Market.
This update advises that PSD has recently become aware of unacceptable content on labels for approved ‘amateur products’ and details the action required from approval holders.
Date issued: 19 December 2006
Regulatory Update 26/2006
Replacement of the Long Term Arrangements for Extension to Use (LTAEU) for non-edible crops.
This update provides updated information regarding the LTAEU exercise for non-edible crops.
Date issued: 19 December 2006
Regulatory Update 24/2006
Directions on the Regulatory Guidance to use for bird and mammal risk assessments for the re-registration of products.
This update provides revised directions on the guidance documents to be used when submitting bird and mammal risk assessments for the re-registration of plant protection products.
Date issued: 23 November 2006
Regulatory Update 23/2006
Revised Labelling Of Plant Protection Products.
This regulatory update advises of an amendment to the anticholinesterase phrase on container labels, detailed in Regulatory Update 20/2006.
Date issued: 21 November 2006
Regulatory Update 22/2006
Completion of the Exercise to Replace the Long term Arrangement for Extension to Use.
This update advises of the completion of the exercise to replace the Long Term Arrangements for Extension to Use (LTAEU) on edible crops.
Date issued: 14 November 2006
Regulatory Update 21/2006
Using Non-Toxic Slug Traps When Assessing Slug Activity and the Risk of Damage in Winter Wheat and Oilseed Rape.
This regulatory update provides the following information on using non-toxic slug traps when assessing slug activity and the risk of damage in winter wheat and oilseed rape.
Date issued: 14 November 2006
Regulatory Update 20/2006
Labelling of Plant Protection Products.
This regulatory update provides information on the following amendments to the labelling of plant protection products:
- The removal of the statutory area on professional product labels to be replaced by an area headed ‘Important Information’.
- The addition of a phrase to the main area of the container label to highlight that the product is an anticholinesterase compound.
Date issued: 24 October 2006
Regulatory Update 19/2006
Consultation on the Thematic Strategy for Pesticides.
This page contains the introduction to the consultation document for the Thematic Strategy. The consultation document has been prepared by Defra in consultation with the Devolved Administrations. It seeks views on two EC proposals developed as part of the EC Pesticides Thematic Strategy:
- a new Directive on the sustainable use of pesticides; and
- a Regulation to replace the existing Directive 91/414/EEC which establishes the framework for the authorisation of plant protection products (agricultural pesticides).
Date issued: 18 September 2006
Regulatory Update 18/2006
Dose adjustment schemes and label recommendations for use of plant protection products in apple orchards.
This update announces that with increasing likelihood of mutual recognition applications, there is the potential for a variety of dose adjustment schemes to be recommended on UK product labels recommending use in apples.
Date issued: 18 September 2006
Regulatory Update 17/2006
Efficacy Issues relating to Mutual Recognition Applications: Label Claims and Performance Levels for Products for which Mutual Recognition into the UK is Sought.
10 August 2006. Information about the levels of performance and label claims for plant protection products is given in PSD's guidance on efficacy evaluation.
Date issued: 10 August 2006
Regulatory Update 16/2006
Amendments to the Statutory Conditions of Use of Grass Weed Herbicides Containing Acetyl Coenzyme A Carboxylase (ACCase) and Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) Inhibitors.
10 August 2006. This update announces that PSD has been considering how to tackle the issue of grass weed resistance in the UK.
Date issued: 10 August 2006
Regulatory Update 15/2006
Implementation of the Proposals for the Reduction in Risk from Nonylphenol, Octylphenol and their Ethoxylates.
This Regulatory Update gives details of the implementation of the proposals for the Reduction in Risk from Nonylphenol, Octylphenol and their Ethoxylates (NPE's and OPE's), and the revocation action to be taken by PSD.
Date issued: 10 August 2006
Regulatory Update 13/2006
Back-stop Expiry Dates for COPR Approvals and Sell-Out Periods.
The purpose of this update is to advise approval holders and interested parties of extensions to expiry dates for approvals issued under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (COPR), and to provide information on the standardisation of sell out periods for all approvals.
Date issued: 8 May 2006
Regulatory Update 12/2006
Procedures for the Parallel Import of Pesticide Products for the Applicant’s Own Use.
PSD has recently decided that the safeguards in place for the approval of own-use parallel imports are sufficient to allow for this 2 year limit on the period of approvals to be removed.
Date issued: 13 April 2006
Regulatory Update 11/2006
New Official Recognition Category - Biologicals and Semiochemicals.
Following the launch of the Biopesticides scheme PSD are also introducing a new category for Official Recognition (GEP) for Biologicals and Semiochemicals. Existing certificates already cover work in these areas. However, the new category is intended to make it easier for companies working solely in these areas to enter the scheme and generate efficacy data to support product authorisations.
Date issued: 11 April 2006
Regulatory Update 09/2006
Launch of new Biopesticides Scheme.
Following the success of the pilot scheme, PSD announce a permanent biopesticide scheme and assign a biopesticide champion. This will facilitate more alternative products to enter the market.
Date issued: 30 March 2006
Regulatory Update 08/2006
PSD's new enquiry service for applicants and industry representatives.
This Update announces PSD's new enquiry service for applicants and agrochemical industry representatives which opens on 3 April 2006. It explains the new service and provides guidance on how to submit enquiries.
Date issued: 16 March 2006
Regulatory Update 07/2006
Guidance Concerning the Approval of Commodity Chemicals Including Sulphuric Acid as Pesticides.
This update will be of interest to manufacturers and users of commodity chemicals, including sulphuric acid. If and when these chemicals are listed on Annex 1 of European Community (EC) Regulation 91/414, it will be necessary for you to seek an approval to continue to use them as a pesticide.
Date issued: 7 March 2006
Regulatory Update 06/2006
Parallel Import Procedures Operated in the EU for Pesticides Products.
In the light of the European Court of Justice judgement in the case of Kohlpharma GmbH v Bundesrepublik Deutschland (C112/02) in April 2004, the UK will be revising its current parallel import arrangements.
Date issued: 7 March 2006
Regulatory Update 05/2006
Worm Control Products.
This Update provides the latest information about the regulation of worm control products.
Date issued: 7 March 2006
Regulatory Update 04/2006
PSD To No Longer Carry Out Certain Types Of Label Check.
PSD will no longer carry out label checks for Parallel Import Applications. This Update explains the new system and provides guidance for applicants. It also describes changes to PSD label procedures for identical products (administrative 'back-to-backs').
Date issued: 23/02/2006
Regulatory Update 03/2006
PSD Sets Up a New System for Requesting Labels.
This Update announces the new way PSD will ask for labels for all products approved under the Plant Protection Products Regulations and Control of Pesticides Regulations. It explains the new system and provides guidance on how to submit labels.
Date issued: 09/02/2006
Regulatory Update 02/2006
Questionnaire on the Possible Effects of Pesticides on Human Health 2005 - HHEIS.
This Update gives details of the Human Health Enquiry/Incident Survey for Pesticides (HHEIS). The survey requires Approval Holders of all products approved for sale/use in the UK during 2005 to provide PSD with details of all human health related reports or enquiries received during this period.
Date issued: 09/02/2006
2005
Regulatory Update 23/2005
PSD to Accept E-Mailed Application Forms.
This Update announces PSD's new procedure for accepting application forms via email, and provides applicants with guidance on how to submit these applications.
Date issued: 17/11/2005
Regulatory Update 22/2005
Guidance Concerning the Approval of Ethylene and Ethanol Based Products as Pesticides.
The purpose of this update is to remind manufacturers and users of the approval requirements that apply to the use of ethylene as a pesticide. This includes the use of products containing ethanol to produce ethylene.
Date issued: 20/10/2005
Regulatory Update 21/2005
New intake calculation models for consumer intake assessments.
This update explains that two intake calculation models are now available on the PSD website; one for short-term (acute) intake calculations the other for long term (chronic) intake calculations. These two models are updates of the previous versions. They are designed to be more user friendly than the previous versions and are available with accompanying guidance notes.
Date issued: 29/09/05
Regulatory Update 20/2005
Further Guidance for the Submission of Applications for Re-Registration of Plant Protection Products.
This update provides further guidance on the guidance documents to be used when submitting applications for re-registration of plant protection products following the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I of Directive 91/414/EEC.
Date issued: 22/09/2005
Regulatory Update 19/2005
Vertebrate Data Sharing Arrangements - Resolution of Disputes Regarding Approvals under the Plant Protection Products Regulations.
This update provides advice on the procedure to be followed to resolve disputes between the owner(s) of vertebrate animal test data and an applicant wishing to have access to that data, in order to gain an approval under the Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR).
Date issued: 31/08/2005
Regulatory Update 15/2005
Further Guidance for the Submission of Applications for Re-Registration of Plant Protection Products.
This provides further guidance on the submission of applications for re-registration, in particular highlighting the ‘worst-case’ approach to risk assessment’.
Date issued: 16/06/2005
Regulatory Update 13/2005
Further advice on the reduction and replacement of nonylphenol, octylphenol and their ethoxylates.
This update provides more information and advice on the reduction and replacement of nonylphenol, octylphenol and their ethoxylates in pesticide and adjuvant formulations.
Date issued: 17/05/2005
Replacing the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use: Edible Crops.
This Update advises of progress in the exercise to replace the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use (LTAEU).
Date issued: 25/04/2005
Regulatory Update 05/2005
PSD and ACP approach to assessing the mammalian toxicity of two or more compounds in a pesticide product (formulation).
This regulatory update describes the approach used to evaluate the risks from exposures to two or more compounds in a formulation or mixture that might result in combined toxicity. It is intended to provide advice to applicants when presenting data or cases on potential combined toxicity. A number of scenarios are addressed: combinations in a pesticidal product; residues on foodstuffs; tank mixes. A worked example is presented as an annex.
Date issued: 12/04/2005
Regulatory Update 04/2005
Garden Pesticides: Guidance on Limitations on Maximum Pack Size and Labelling on Disposal Advice.
This Regulatory Update describes the requirements to limit the pack size of garden pesticides to the maximum that would be used in a typical garden in one season and gives details of new disposal phrases for amateur products.
Date issued: 08/03/2005
Regulatory Update 02/2005
Further Quesionnaire on the possible effects of Pesticides on Human Health.
Approval Holders of all products approved for sale/use in the UK during 2003 and 2004, are required to provide PSD with details of all human health related reports or enquiries received by you, from users or any other source, involving your products during those years.
Date issued: 22/02/2005
2004
Regulatory Update 19/2004
Data requirements to support changes to an approved formulation to replace nonylphenol, octylphenol and their ethoxylates.
Further to Regulatory Update 17/2004, this update provides information and advice on making an application to PSD to change the formulation of a product to reduce or replace nonylphenol / octylphenol or their ethoxylates and the practical implications of the entry into force of Directive 2003/53/EC on 17 January 2005.
Date issued: 23/12/2004
Regulatory Update 17/2004
Regulatory Impact of the Voluntary Agreement for the Reduction in Risk from Nonylphenol, Nonylphenol Ethoxylates, Octylphenol and Octylphenol Ethoxylates.
This Regulatory Update provides information on the reduction and replacement of nonylphenol / octylphenol and their ethoxylates in plant protection product formulations.
Date issued: 09/12/2004
Regulatory Update 16/2004
Commission Regulation for the Fourth Stage of the EC Pesticides Review.
This Regulatory Update covers the fourth stage of the EC Pesticides Review under Directive 91/414/EEC. It refers to the agreed Commission Regulation for this stage of the review.
Date issued: 02/12/2004
Regulatory Update 15/2004
Revision of the Labelling Handbook.
Following the publication of the Labelling Handbook on the PSD Website on 3 May 2002, work has been ongoing to complete the guidance on labelling of amateur products.
This Regulatory update launches Part D of the Labelling Handbook. It highlights the main differences and similarities between professional and amateur labels and explains the implementation procedure.
Date issued: 25/11/2004
Regulatory Update 14/2004
Replacing the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use.
PSD has concluded that it is no longer possible to maintain the Long Term Arrangements for Extension of Use (LTAEU) in their current format and will be replacing the Arrangements during the next 2-3 years.
Date issued: 23/11/2004
Regulatory Update 12/2004
Methyl Bromide: Revocation of Products and Critical Use Exemptions.
This update outlines the future for pesticides products containing methyl bromide. It explains exemptions which have been granted for some uses and the proposed licencing system to control quantities of methyl bromide being used.
Date issued: 12/10/2004
Regulatory Update 11/2004
Products Containing Neem Oil.
This Regulatory Update covers the requirements needed for products containing Neem Oil which are being marketed as insect repellents.
Date issued: 05/10/2004
Regulatory Update 10/2004
Attractants, repellents and masking agents, including plant extracts and pheromones and other semiochemicals.
This update outlines the EC Commissions announcement on the types of products considered to fall within the scope of Directive 91/414 under the Fourth Stage of the EC Pesticides Review Programme. Please note that PSD will, in future, apply these decisions to products when interpreting the scope of both the Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) and the Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR).
Date issued: 16/09/2004
Regulatory Update 09/2004
Changes in the way in which Notices of Approval for Off-Label Uses are issued.
PSD is currently working on a new database of Specific Off-Label Approvals (SOLA)s and Extension of Use approvals to replace the existing SOLA Database. This update describes progress on the new database and also gives details of some administrative changes to the procedures for issuing off-label approvals.
Date issued: 09/09/2004
Regulatory Update 08/2004
Fourth Stage of the EC Pesticide Review Programme - Update.
This Regulatory Update covers the fourth stage of the EC Pesticides Review under Directive 91/414/EEC. It refers to the latest draft of the Commission Regulation for this stage of the review on the Commission’s website (doc. 10157 Rev.6).
Date issued: 11/08/2004
Regulatory Update 07/2004
Changes to Approvals issued under the Plant Protection Products Regulations.
This Regulatory Update announces changes to approvals issued under the Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR), following the publication of new Regulations for England and Wales and Scotland at the end of 2003. It also provides details of changes being made to provisional approvals issued under these Regulations.
Dated Issued: 12/07/2004
Regulatory Update 06/2004
PSD new Applicant Guide.
This update introduces applicants to our new Applicant Guide. The new guide will replace the Application Handbook and provides up-to-date advice on all aspects of submitting applications in a web and user friendly format.
Date issued: 02/07/2004
Regulatory Update 05/2004
Guidance on Environmental Exposure Assessments for Applicants Seeking Authorisation for the Use of Pesticides on Plant Free Areas.
This Regulatory update advises of the availability of a new model that has been developed to enable first tier estimation of herbicide exposure concentrations in surface and ground waters in the UK, resulting from product use on plant free areas.
Date issued: 02/07/2004
Regulatory Update 04/2004
Update to the crop hierarchy.
Based on the queries and comments received from industry and on the experience of PSD in operating the system, it has been decided to clarify the wording of a few of the crop hierarchy definitions and to add several new ones. Some procedural changes have also been made.
Date issued: 02/07/2004
Regulatory Update 03/2004
Fourth Stage of the EC Pesticide Review Programme.
This Regulatory Update covers the fourth stage of the EC Pesticides Review under Directive 91/414/EEC. It summarises the latest draft of the Commission Regulation for this stage of the review, comparing it to the document circulated under All Approval Holders Letter (AAHL) 02/2004.
Date issued: 28/05/2004
