These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and amendments to existing approvals.
Category: Biocides
Procedure for applying for the outdoor use of anticoagulant rodenticides that are restricted to indoor use
In order to make a successful application for the use of a currently restricted rodenticide outdoors certain areas must be considered and fully addressed. This document is listed under ‘environment’.
November 2012 Biocidal Products Directive Annex I Inclusion Decisions
Details on the active substances that will be Included onto Annex I of the Biocidal Products Directive (BPD) on the 1 November 2012.
Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) new approvals – January 2012
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and amendments to existing approvals.
Pesticide approvals for December 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Biocides – Reporting incidents of exposure
If you, your family, your pets, or wildlife have been affected by exposure to biocides you are advised to seek medical advice and then to report the incident to the appropriate authorities. The department to contact depends on the type of incident that you wish to report. For an effective investigation to be undertaken you [...]
Pesticide approvals for November 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Biocides: updated list of companies liable for (GIC)
From 1 April 2003 the ongoing general activity costs carried out by the UK authorities in operating the regulatory framework will be met by an annual charge, called the ‘General Industry Charge’ (GIC). Updated list of companies liable for (GIC) is now available.
Pesticide approvals for September 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Placing biocide products on the UK market – What you need to know
If you think that your product is a biocide and you want to place it on the UK market the following information summarises the requirements with which you need to comply.
Pesticide – Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) new approvals
Details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and amendments to existing approvals.
Red Tape Challenge
30 June – 21 July: Tell us which health and safety regulations should stay and which should go.
Pesticide approvals for May 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Pesticide approvals for April 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Vaccination of laboratory workers handling vaccinia and related poxviruses infectious for humans.
Provides guidance for employers who have assessed the risks entailed in the work they plan to do with vaccinia and other viruses for which smallpox vaccine can provide protection. Free download now available.
Pesticide approvals for March 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Pesticide approvals for February 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals.
Biocides eBulletin – free email news and updates
Receive the latest news and information on biocides by email from HSE by subscribing to this free service.
Pesticide approvals for January 2011
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and amendments to existing approvals. Approvals for January 2011 are now available.
Pesticide approvals for December 2010
These documents give details, month-by-month, of new products that have gained approval via the HSE, and

