Important Update: Plant Protection Products Revocation in Great Britain
As we move into 2025, farmers and agricultural professionals in Great Britain need to be aware of important changes to plant protection products. Several widely used herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides are set for revocation, with expiry dates fast approaching. It’s crucial to stay informed to ensure you remain compliant with the latest regulations and to plan your product usage accordingly.
Key Expiry Dates
📅 28 February 2025 – This date marks the expiry for products like Ally Max SX, Atilla, Roundup Speed Ultra, and several others.
📅 31 March 2025 – Another important deadline, impacting products such as Attribut, Barracuda, Luna Sensation, and more.
These products play a key role in crop protection, and it’s vital to know which items are affected before it’s too late.
Affected Products and Active Ingredients
These revocations affect a range of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides commonly used on crops such as wheat, barley, oats, oilseed rape, maize, and fruit trees. Active ingredients being withdrawn include mesotrione, glyphosate, acetic acid, fluopyram, and others. As these products come to an end, it’s important to check your stock and usage deadlines to avoid running into compliance issues.
What You Need to Do
Here’s a quick checklist to ensure you’re prepared for these changes:
- Check Your Stock: Review your inventory to ensure you’re not holding products that will soon expire.
- Know Your Deadlines: Be aware of the specific expiry dates for the products you use, so you can adjust usage plans as needed.
- Review Withdrawal Notices: Familiarise yourself with withdrawal notices for any specific use expiry dates associated with your products.
- Stay Compliant: Ensure you’re using only compliant plant protection products going forward.
It’s essential to stay ahead of these changes to avoid disruption in your crop protection and maintain adherence to legal requirements.
Stay Informed
For full details on the revocation and to find more information about affected products, be sure to visit the HSE Pesticide Register. This is a valuable resource for all professionals in the agricultural sector to keep up to date with the latest regulations and product updates.
By staying proactive and reviewing your stock, you’ll be able to continue to care for your crops while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
Let’s keep farming safe, sustainable, and compliant!
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