The United Kingdom has approved a new low-risk pesticide active substance—an aqueous extract from the germinated seeds of sweet Lupinus albus—marking a significant development in sustainable crop protection solutions. The approval has been granted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under Great Britain’s plant protection product (PPP) regulatory framework.
In line with the requirements of the assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the newly approved active substance has been officially included in the GB approval register maintained by the HSE. This decision enables the substance to be used as an approved active ingredient in plant protection products within Great Britain.
The approved extract functions as a fungicidal active substance, intended for the control of key fungal diseases such as botrytis grey mould and powdery mildew. It is specifically targeted for use in strawberry and tomato crops, where these diseases pose significant challenges to productivity and quality.
The applicant for the approval is CEV SA, which submitted the dossier supporting the safety, efficacy, and low-risk profile of the substance. Following a comprehensive scientific assessment, the HSE concluded that the active substance meets the criteria for approval as a low-risk pesticide under the applicable regulatory standards.
With this approval in place, companies can now submit applications for the authorisation of plant protection products containing the aqueous extract from germinated Lupinus albus seeds for use in Great Britain.
The decision reflects the UK’s continued emphasis on promoting environmentally responsible and biologically derived crop protection solutions, supporting integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture. The published conclusion and formal decision are available on the HSE website for public reference.
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