On April 27, 2018, the UK Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed voted on the issue of three neonicotinoid pesticide active substances (imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam) that were only allowed to be used in greenhouses. . It was later decided that outdoor use of these active substances, including use as seed treatment agents, would be banned after December 19, 2018.

      The currently available stocks of imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam will be recalled on September 19, 2018. The time allowed to process, store, and use existing inventory is due to that date.