Neonicotinoids - Future Restrictions

The Government has set out its next steps, including identifying legislative options that would legally prevent the future use of three specific neonicotinoids – clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam – entirely, taking full account of the importance of pollinators.

The move comes ahead of the publication of a new UK National Action Plan (NAP), which will set how pesticides can be used sustainably.

They will take two further steps to prevent the use of neonicotinoid pesticides containing clothianidin, imidacloprid or thiamethoxam.

They will first review the current guidance on emergency authorisations to ensure that the existing legislation can be consistently applied in a manner that takes full account of the importance of pollinators and the risks they may face if emergency authorisation is granted.

They will also identify and assess potential changes to legislation that would stop the use of emergency authorisations for neonicotinoid products containing clothianidin, imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. We will do so in full consultation with the Devolved Governments.

Full details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/...