Welcome to the Pesticides Safety Directorate Home Page
This is the home page for everyone who has an interest in pesticides.
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About the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD)PSD is an executive agency of Defra. |
What are Pesticides?Pesticides are used to control pests. They help us to grow healthy plants and food. |
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Food SafetyWe help to ensure pesticide residues in food are not at levels which may cause harm. |
Reducing Environmental ImpactPSD supports and encourages efforts to reduce the environmental impact of pesticides in the UK. |
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Using PesticidesWe provide information on the correct and effective use of pesticides including use in the home and garden. |
ApprovalsAll pesticides used in the UK must be approved by law. In the UK approvals are issued by PSD. |
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Detergents: PSD is also the Competent Authority in the UK for the purposes of Regulation European Community (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents, which came into force on 8 October 2005. Detergents home page
