EU Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 - Placing of Plant Protection Products on the Market

What it says

This Regulation governs the placing of plant protection products on the market. Active substances are approved at EU level following a risk assessment, and the products containing them are authorized by Member States, subject to conditions of use. The Regulation aims to protect human and animal health and the environment while keeping agricultural production competitive.

Paraphrased for plain-language clarity. Always verify against the current published regulation text.

What it means in practice

• It operates alongside the rules on pesticide residues in food, which set maximum levels.
• Use must follow the label, including crops, rates and pre-harvest intervals.
• Approvals can be reviewed, restricted or withdrawn as new evidence arises.

What inspectors look for

• Whether products used are authorized.
• Whether use follows label conditions.
• Whether records of use are kept.

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