Information Update 09/2004
Access to Information - How will it affect information you supply to the Pesticides Safety Directorate PSD?
The purpose of this update is to alert people who provide information to PSD about the implications of the new legislation on access to information which will be in force from 1 January 2005. This includes businesses that provide services and hold contracts with PSD.
Date issued: 23/12/2004
Information Update 08/2004
Questionnaire on the Possible Effects of Pesticides on Human Health
PSD outlines the conclusions of a recent exercise to test how well pesticide companies meet their obligation to report human health incidents involving their products.
Date issued: 16/12/2004
Information Update 07/2004
Amateur products and Biological Assessment Dossier Training Days
PSD will be running training courses on the preparation of submissions for approval of amateur products and the preparation of Biological Assessment Dossiers (BAD's) on the 9th and 10th March 2005.
Date issued: 02/12/2004
Information Update 06/2004
Ethylene Commodity Chemical Approval
Guidance on the use and marketing of ethylene or ethanol and implications of the EC Review of these two substances.
Date issued: 12/10/2004
Information Update 05/2004
Advisory Committee on Pesticides - Fifth Annual Open Meeting, Wednesday, 17 November 2004
An invitation to attend the Fifth Open Meeting of the Advisory Committee of Pesticides. The main topic is 'Indirect effects of pesticides on wildlife'.
Date issued: 28/09/2004
Information Update 04/2004
Conference on Labelling For Plant Protection Products
PSD is intending to hold a one day seminar on labelling at the The Food and Environment Research Agency(FERA), York on Wednesday 1 December 2004. The event will be targeted at those involved in the submission and preparation of pesticide product labels. It is proposed the seminar will provide an update on all aspects of labelling, and aims to raise awareness of current guidance and procedures, in light of the recent changes in this area.
Date issued: 11/08/2004
Information Update 03/2004
The On-line Pesticides Register and User Guide
The final paper copy of The Pesticides Monitor was issued in July 2004. A new on-line system which has been developed, in consultation with customers, is now available through the website. All of the information formerly contained in the Pesticides Monitor will be available on the website.
Date issued: 29/07/2004
Information Update 02/2004
Revised Guidance on Approaches and Tools for Higher Tier Assessment of Environmental Fate in the UK.
This information update advises of the latest revision of the guidance document on Approaches and Tools for Higher Tier Assessment of Environmental Fate in the UK.
Date issued: 02/07/2004
Information Update 01/2004
Biological Assessment Dossiers Training Day
PSD will be running a training day on the preparation of Biological Assessment Dossiers (BAD’s) on the 9 September 2004. This year the course has been updated to give specific advice on re-registration and mutual recognition applications.
Date issued: 02/07/2004
