GB Plant Protection Products (GB PPP)

Great Britain: HSE Proposes Not To Classify Rapeseed Oil (CAS 8002-13-9)

The UK HSE has proposed maintaining the "Unclassified" status for rapeseed oil under GB CLP, following a comprehensive hazard assessment. This confirmation provides regulatory certainty for manufacturers, ensuring no new labeling requirements or supply chain disruptions between the UK and EU markets.

3 Apr 2026, 18:03hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain: HSE Agency Opinion Proposes Skin Sens. 1B Classification for Thermally Treated Garlic Juice

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed a new mandatory classification for thermally treated garlic juice as a Skin Sensitiser (Category 1B) under GB CLP. This alignment with EU standards will trigger mandatory label and safety data sheet updates and may restrict the authorization of amateur-use biocidal products.

3 Apr 2026, 18:00hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB CLP Agency Opinion Proposes Revised Mandatory Classification for Tebuconazole

The UK HSE has proposed a stricter mandatory classification for the fungicide tebuconazole, notably upgrading it to a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. This change will likely trigger market exits for amateur-use biocidal and plant protection products and requires industrial users to prepare for significant labeling and safety data sheet updates.

3 Apr 2026, 17:58hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain HSE Agency Opinion Proposes GB MCL for Eugenol

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed a mandatory classification for eugenol, aligning Great Britain with EU standards for acute toxicity, skin sensitisation, and respiratory effects. Companies should prepare for mandatory relabelling and safety data sheet updates, alongside reviewing workplace risk assessments under COSHH for products containing this widely used fragrance and biocidal ingredient.

3 Apr 2026, 17:57hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB Notifies WTO of Proposed GB MRLs for Indoxacarb

Great Britain is proposing stricter Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for indoxacarb across food and feed commodities following the pesticide's non-approval. Stakeholders should prepare for tighter compliance thresholds and potential market access challenges as GB aligns its residue limits with the substance's phase-out.

29 Mar 2026, 18:54docs.wto.orgUnited Kingdom

Great Britain Proposes New MRLs for Hexythiazox

Great Britain is proposing revised Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the pesticide hexythiazox across various food commodities, with a comment period open until May 2026. Food and beverage producers must review these limits to ensure supply chain compliance and avoid trade disruptions as GB updates its independent pesticide regime.

29 Mar 2026, 18:52members.wto.orgUnited Kingdom

UK Parliament Written Answer on SPS Negotiations and Four GB-Approved Pesticides

The UK Government is assessing the impact of potential pesticide restrictions on the agricultural sector as part of ongoing UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) negotiations. Businesses should monitor these talks closely, as alignment with EU standards could lead to the withdrawal of active substances currently approved in Great Britain but not in the EU.

26 Mar 2026, 11:49questions-statements.parliament.ukUnited KingdomEuropean Union

Great Britain Adopts New Codex Pesticide MRLs as GB Maximum Residue Levels

Great Britain has formally adopted new Codex pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) into domestic law, effective February 13, 2026. Food producers and importers must verify compliance against the updated GB MRL Statutory Register to ensure market access and consumer safety for treated commodities.

22 Mar 2026, 10:35content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

Great Britain Adopts New MRLs for Dinotefuran Effective 17 July 2026

Great Britain will implement new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for dinotefuran on July 17, 2026, including significant reductions for key food commodities. Importers and food operators should audit sourcing and monitoring programs now to ensure compliance with these stricter residue limits.

10 Mar 2026, 10:48content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

UK COM Publishes Guidance On Use Of (Q)SAR Models To Predict Genotoxicity

The UK Committee on Mutagenicity has published formal guidance (G11) on the selection, validation, and regulatory application of (Q)SAR models for genotoxicity prediction. Businesses can leverage this framework to support weight-of-evidence assessments and reduce animal testing, but must ensure rigorous model documentation and expert review to meet evolving UK regulatory expectations.

27 Feb 2026, 14:42gov.ukUnited Kingdom

CropLife UK Clarifies Position on Proposed UK–EU SPS Agreement

CropLife UK is advocating for a "managed alignment" model in the UK-EU SPS Agreement to coordinate future pesticide regulations without retrospective adoption of EU decisions. This signals a strategic effort to maintain GB regulatory autonomy for existing products while seeking a structured, predictable framework for future chemical approvals and trade.

25 Feb 2026, 14:14croplife.co.ukUnited KingdomEuropean Union

Great Britain Proposes New GB MRLs for Dithianon in Citrus, Apples and Pears

Great Britain is proposing revised Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the fungicide dithianon on citrus fruits, apples, and pears, with a WTO comment deadline of April 17, 2026. Food producers and importers should assess supply chain compliance to mitigate risks of non-conformity and potential market access restrictions for treated produce.

23 Feb 2026, 20:51eping.wto.orgUnited Kingdom

Great Britain Adopts January 2026 MRLs for Potassium Phosphonates, Ametoctradin and Mefentrifluconazole

Great Britain has adopted new statutory Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for potassium phosphonates, ametoctradin, and mefentrifluconazole, effective January 2026. Food and beverage operators must ensure supply chain compliance for honey, vegetables, and animal products to mitigate regulatory risk and maintain GB market access.

22 Feb 2026, 17:33content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

England Environment Agency Updates Japanese Knotweed Guidance To Link Herbicide Agreement Service

The Environment Agency has updated its Japanese knotweed guidance to introduce a new digital service for herbicide application agreements in England. This procedural update streamlines compliance for land managers using chemical controls near water, reinforcing the need for competent application and COSHH assessments.

14 Feb 2026, 14:09gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain And Northern Ireland Publish Q2 2025 Pesticide Residues Monitoring Report

UK authorities released the Q2 2025 pesticide residue report, identifying MRL exceedances in 18 food samples across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Businesses should monitor highlighted substances—including chlorate and glufosinate—to anticipate enforcement trends and mitigate supply chain compliance risks.

11 Feb 2026, 12:43assets.publishing.service.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

HSE Updates Risk Assessment Methodology for Dithiocarbamate Residues

The UK HSE has updated its risk assessment methodology for dithiocarbamate residues in food, refining the technical basis for monitoring and compliance. This change clarifies the "worst-case" scenarios used in regulatory surveillance, providing businesses with clearer insight into how residue levels will be interpreted during market inspections.

11 Feb 2026, 11:21gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Industry Groups Warn Of Risks From Proposed UK–EU SPS Crop Protection Alignment

UK industry groups warn that a proposed UK-EU SPS agreement could force alignment with EU pesticide rules, potentially banning several GB-approved active substances by mid-2027. This shift toward EU standards would necessitate a major reassessment of crop protection portfolios and supply chain resilience to mitigate significant yield and profitability risks.

2 Feb 2026, 13:28thegrocer.co.ukUnited KingdomEuropean Union

Great Britain HSE Confirms Expiry Of Fenpyrazamine Approval For Plant Protection Products

The approval for the pesticide active substance fenpyrazamine in Great Britain expired on 31 December 2025, initiating a mandatory phase-out for all containing plant protection products. Operators must clear inventories by the June 2026 sale deadline and conclude all use or disposal by June 2027 to maintain compliance with GB market access requirements.

23 Jan 2026, 11:57content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

UK and Devolved Governments To Wind Down Pesticide Residues in Food Expert Committee (PRiF) by May 2026

The UK government will dissolve the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF) by May 2026, consolidating its advisory functions into the HSE and other regulatory bodies. This governance shift centralizes pesticide residue oversight, requiring businesses to adapt to a more integrated regulatory interface for food safety compliance and residue reporting.

19 Jan 2026, 19:31gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain HSE Amends Clethodim Approval Conditions Under Plant Protection Products Regulation

The UK HSE has amended the approval conditions for the herbicide clethodim in Great Britain, effective January 2026, following a review of metabolite toxicity. Manufacturers must immediately align product authorization risk assessments with new toxicological reference values for consumer exposure and livestock residues to maintain market access.

12 Jan 2026, 11:42content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom