If you work with pesticides, familiarise yourself with the DEFRA Green Code, which regulates the registration, labelling and packaging of pesticides, as well as worker protection and applicator certification.

Proper use and storage of pesticides are critical both for human health on the job and for protecting the environment. Although the Green Code is not addressed in detail in the EVC, the content link below contains information on best management practices related to pesticide use and management.

Whilst only applicable to the commercial crop production in Great Britain in respect of Part III of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) and in particular the regulations controlling the use of pesticides under that part of the Act, best practice contained within is advised.


For the specific regulations associated with pesticides, refer to the following links:

Environment Agency - Pest Control

DEFRA Green Code

Codes of Good Agricultural Practice

Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).