The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced on 11 November 2024, an extension of approval expiry dates for several pesticide active substances in Great Britain. This update ensures continued availability of essential crop protection chemicals, with changes reflected in the GB Pesticides Approvals Register.
The HSE’s latest announcement includes an extension of approval expiry dates for key pesticide substances used in Great Britain. This move, aimed at supporting agricultural productivity while meeting regulatory standards, affects substances whose approvals were initially set to expire before 31March 2027. This update is part of HSE’s ongoing regulatory adjustments following Brexit, as Great Britain continues to manage its independent pesticide regulatory framework.
List of Extended Active Substances
The following active substances received extensions as of November 2024:
- Aluminium phosphide
- Dimoxystrobin
- Fenazaquin
- Fluazifop-P
- Flupyradifurone
- Magnesium phosphide
- Sulfoxaflor
These substances are essential in various plant protection products (PPPs), ensuring that farmers and growers have access to reliable pest management solutions while the regulatory evaluations proceed. This update can be viewed in the ‘Record of Changes – 2024’ section of the statutory GB Pesticides Approvals Register.
Regulatory Context
The decision to extend these approval periods aligns with Article 17(1) of assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009, which permits extensions to ensure continued protection against pests while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards. The HSE also clarified that relevant product authorisations would be updated in due course, with authorisation holders to be notified based on the revised timelines.
These extensions by the HSE reflect the UK's commitment to balancing regulatory safety with the agricultural sector's need for effective pest control solutions. For more details, stakeholders can review the updated GB Pesticides Approvals Register or contact the HSE for specific inquiries related to their products.
