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HSE Pesticides ebulletin

Issued: 13 September 2023

An independent pesticides regulatory regime is in operation in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

This ebulletin includes information on the Plant Protection Products (PPP) regulations in Great Britain (GB).

GB PPP new active substance: publication of HSE conclusion

New PPP active substances in GB are regulated under retained Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.

Applicant: Bayer AG

Substance: Isoflucypram – fungicidal active substance the control of stem-base, foliar and ear diseases in wheat (including Durum wheat and spelt), triticale, rye, barley and oats.

Conclusion: HSE’s conclusion is that the active substance is expected to meet the approval criteria.

The risk assessment which underpins the Conclusion has been subject to public consultation and independent scientific advice from the Expert Committee on Pesticides. The input provided through these processes was considered by HSE when finalising the Conclusion on this new active substance. 

View the published conclusion (.pdf)

Next Steps: HSE referred its Conclusion and intended decision to GB competent authorities, as required under the Agency Agreements between HSE and the individual Devolved Governments.

Details of this proposal will now be forwarded to the World Trade Organisation for consultation with trading partners.

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