Policy paper

Multi-annual Great Britain control plan for pesticide residues – 2026, 2027 and 2028

A co-ordinated multi-annual Great Britain control plan for pesticide residues in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Health and Safety Executive
• Published: 20 June 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Co-ordinated multi-annual Great Britain control plan for pesticide residues in 2026, 2027 and 2028

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The co-ordinated control programme specifies particular foodstuffs to be sampled over a three year rolling programme and also includes a mandatory list of pesticides to be sought. These 36 different foods represent the most important food groups for consumers.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for delivering the annual pesticide residue testing in food monitoring programme as the competent authority on behalf of the administrations.

A co-ordinated control programme within Great Britain is required by law.

Published 20 June 2025