The Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products (Northern Ireland)

On 9 March, the Government launched a six‑week Call for Information to gather sector‑specific insight on business readiness and the type of support that may be required.

Attached are expiry dates for plant protection products as at 1 April 2026

The Government has decided to introduce a lighter‑touch ATRm, recognising the disproportionate burden of requiring all importing UK businesses to register full safety data for thousands of substances post‑Brexit.

AIC is hosting a webinar on Thursday 16 April at 11:00 for Members on the UK Fertiliser Regulation - Joint Government Consultation

The Government has laid before Parliament the draft Statutory Instrument (SI) titled The REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. This is accompanied by a draft explanatory memorandum and a final stage impact assessment.

Guidance on the use of PPPs in mixed cropping situations has been amended by CRD following questions from AIC members.