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  • Code of Practice for using plant protection products

    Topics:
    • Plant and Tree Health, 
    • Pesticides use and regulations

    This Code of Practice provides practical advice for users of plant protection products. It replaces all previous editions of the Code of Practice.

    What the code is for

    The Code explains how you can use pesticides and plant protection products safely and so meet the legal conditions which cover their use.

    You can also download the wallchart below, which provides a summary of the main areas contained within the Code.

    • Code of Practice for using plant protection products
    • Summary Code of Practice for using plant protection products

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