How to get approval for pesticides and biocides
The types of pesticides and biocides which require regulatory approval, and who you should apply to for this approval.
Pesticides and biocides must be approved before you can import, use, sell, store, supply or advertise them. Pesticides and biocides are approved depending on the product's use.
Biocidal products are approved by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) . This covers products including:
- disinfectants
- insecticides (not for use on crops or plants)
- fungicides (not for use on crops or plants)
- algaecides
- pest/rodent control
- preservatives
- other products used for food storage and public hygiene
Plant protection products (PPP) are also approved and regulated by the CRD. This covers products including:
- herbicides
- insecticides
- fungicides
- molluscicides (snail and slug pellets)
- plant growth regulators
Human medicinal products are approved and regulated by the . This covers products used on humans such as anti-headlice treatments and some skin disinfectants.
Veterinary medicines are approved and regulated by the . This covers products used on animals such as sheep dip, worming and flea treatments.