FRANCE: Focus on the bans of Amenity uses and Home & Garden products

In France, Ecophyto plan and the Law on the use of PPPs (Labbé’s law of February 2014) are now modified by the Energetic transition law (Article 68) from the Ministry of Ecology.

The final text of the law has been published on 18/08/2015 in the French Republic Official Journal.

The initial bans are moved forward:

– for Amenity uses (amenity areas, forest and areas accessible or open to the public): the ban is moved forward to 01/01/2017 instead of 01/01/2020

– for Home & Garden (amateur) uses: the ban is moved forward to 01/01/2019 instead of 01/01/2022

Theses bans do not apply to biocontrol products, to low-risk products nor to products authorised for organic farming.

Also, between 01/10/2016 and 01/01/2017 distributors have to undertake a withdrawal program of self-service sales for Home & Garden products.

From 01/01/2017, plant protection products will not be available in self-service anymore for amateurs but only via a certified advisor.

This will not apply to biocontrol products and products based on basic substances only.

REMINDER for France:

Ban of Amenity uses products: 01/01/2017

Ban of self-service sales for Home & Garden products: 01/01/2017

Ban of Home & Garden products: 01/01/2019

Lynxee consulting’s team is at your disposal to answer your questions.

Contact us!  https://lynxee.consulting/en/contact/

Useful links:

Law on the use of PPPs (Labbé’s law, February 2014)

Energetic transition law (August 2015)