Frequently Asked Questions

We answer many questions on all aspects of pesticides and registration. We have published some answers to frequently asked questions on this website.

Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" are available covering the following areas:

• About the Chemical Regulations Directorate
• Enforcement of Controls on Pesticides (How we make sure the controls on pesticides are followed)
• Information About Pesticide Products (using our databases)
• Registering a Pesticide
• The Use of Pesticides (General issues and answers to questions about concerns of members of the public about the agricultural use of pesticides)
• Agricultural Use of Pesticides (questions relating to the agricultural use of pesticides, rather than use of pesticides by members of the public in gardens)
• Importing Produce (information about controls on pesticides in imported produce)
• Maximum Residue Levels (Specific advice on the maximum residue levels allowed in produce)
• Using Pesticides in the Garden -see main Home Garden page which provides answers to commonly asked questions
• Issues associated with the use of farm yard manure containing aminopyralid residues

If you need any further help please use our A-Z Index or Contact Us directly.