Pesticides: New active substance approval decision

 

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Pesticides ebulletin

Issued: 10 November 2025

This ebulletin contains information relating to plant protection products (PPPs) in Great Britain (GB).

GB PPP new active substance: decision on approval

Elemental Iron now approved in GB as a low risk pesticide active substance.

In accordance with the requirements of assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009, Elemental Iron is now listed in the GB approval register on the HSE website.

Applicant: Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd

Substance: Elemental Iron - a molluscicidal active substance for the control of slugs and snails in edible and non-edible crops (outdoor and protected).

Applications for the authorisation of plant protection products containing Elemental Iron can now be made in GB.

View the published conclusion and published decision on the HSE website.


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