Defra Q & A Advice on Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020
11 May 2022
Defra has published a Questions and Answers guide to help plant protection product (PPP's) users understand the Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020.
Defra has published this handy Questions and Answers Guide to explain who, what and why is affected by the Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020 and who must register.
Who must register?
You must register as a business, organisation or sole trader that uses professional PPPs and any adjuvants in Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales).
You need to register if you:
- use professional PPPs and any adjuvants as part of your work
- have professional PPPs and any adjuvants applied by a third party as part of your work in agriculture, horticulture, amenities or forestry
You do not need to register if you use amateur PPPs, such as in your garden.
The deadline for registering was 22 June 2022. If you missed the deadline, you are still encouraged to register.
How do I register?
You need to download and complete a spreadsheet, which is available online on the Defra website. Once complete, the form should be emailed to Defra by 22nd June 2022.
Click HERE to find out how to register.
Click HERE to download the registration Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Click HERE to download the registration OpenDocument spreadsheet.
Click HERE to read more about the 2020 regulations
There is a video that explains how to complete the form: