Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 116145
Pesticides: Health Hazards
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that approved pesticides do not pose a risk to public health.
Answer
Emma HardyA pesticide may only be placed on the market in Great Britain (GB) if the product has been authorised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), GB’s pesticide regulator. This only happens following a thorough scientific risk assessment that concludes all ...
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