Authorized Plant Protection Products

The BVL offers information on authorized plant protection products in various formats. The registers and lists described below are found as links and downloads in the right-hand column.

Register of plant protection products

The register contains the authorised products with comprehensive information on classification and labelling, use restrictions, and directions for use. The register is published annually and is available as print and pdf download.

Online data base

This free-of-charge internet database allows for searches for the authorized plant protection products. The data are updated in monthly intervals.

Concise list

Quarterly, the BVL issues a concise bilingual (German / English) list of authorized products. Included is a list of terminated authorisations.

Selection for organic farming

Also quarterly, the BVL compiles a list of authorized plant protection products which may be used for organic farming. The selection is based on Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007.

Authorization information as a database file

The authorization information which forms the basis for the online data base is available also as a database file. The use of this file requires appropriate skills and software.

Plant resistance improvers and adjuvants

Plant resistance improvers and adjuvants are subject to listing procedures. Listed products are published in separate tables.