Archive for August, 2009

Regulatory Update: Products to be withdrawn from the market containing bifenthrin

http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/approvals.asp?id=2771

Guidance on Bulk Sales of Garden Pesticides

http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/approvals.asp?id=2775

EFFP predict food prices will remain high

The English Farming and Food Partnerships have predicted in their Retail Food Price Forecast which was conducted in conjunction with Cranfield University that food prices will remain high well into 2011

Retail food Price forecast (322)

Potato Council’s online “benchmark business model”.

Potato growers can now go on the internet to get business advice thanks to the launch of the Potato Council’s online “benchmark business model”.

For the full article click the link

http://www.hortweek.com

Views sought on european regulation on biocides

Views are being sought on European proposals for a revised regime for regulating the placing on the market and use of biocides. These include disinfectants, preservatives and pest control agents used to control harmful organisations such as bacteria, fungi and rodents.

HSE has launched a 10-week consultation on the European Commission proposal, which will apply directly in the UK.

http://news.hse.gov.uk