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Consultation on pesticides
09/02/2010
A UK wide consultation seeks views on the approach to be taken in implementing a European Directive on the sustainable use of pesticides (Directive 2009/128/EC) which came into force in November 2009.
The Directive covers areas including training for those using pesticides, inspecting spraying equipment, aerial spraying and minimising the risk of pollution from pesticides.
Views are also sought on two provisions in a Regulation on Plant Protection Product Authorisations (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009) on options on access to information about pesticides used near homes, and ways individuals could be provided with it. The Regulation will apply from June 14, 2011.
The consultation is being carried out by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the Health and Safety Executive on behalf of the Scottish Government (though the document refers to the Scottish Executive), Defra, the Welsh Assembly Government, and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Responses to the consultation should be submitted by May 4, 2010.
Responses can be submitted online, or sent by post, fax or email to:
Caroline Kennedy
EU Pesticides Consultation (Stage One)
Room 214
Chemicals Regulation Directorate
Kings Pool
3 Peasholme Green
York YO1 7PX
Fax: 01904 455763
Email: ConsultationCoordinator@hse.gsi.gov.uk
Consultees in Scotland should also copy their consulation responses to:
Marie Coventry
Scottish Government Rural Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Development Division
CAP Reform & Crop Policy Branch
Room 259
Pentland House
47 Robb's Loan
Edinburgh, EH14 1TY
email: EUPestlegconsult@scotland.gsi.gov.uk