Summary
This sixth edition report by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) International compiles and updates a comprehensive list of pesticides classified as highly hazardous on the basis of internationally recognised criteria, including acute toxicity, chronic health effects, and environmental harm. It serves as a key reference tool for governments, civil society organisations, and regulators seeking to identify and prioritise pesticides for restriction or elimination. The report is understood to draw on existing classifications from bodies such as the WHO, IARC, and the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions rather than presenting original empirical research.
UK applicability
The HHP list is directly relevant to UK pesticide regulation, particularly in the context of post-Brexit divergence from EU authorisation frameworks; UK regulators and NGOs may use this list to benchmark domestic approvals against international hazard standards.
Key measures
Number and identity of pesticides meeting HHP criteria; classification by hazard category (e.g. WHO toxicity class, POP status, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption)
Outcomes reported
The report catalogues pesticides classified as highly hazardous based on criteria including acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, and environmental persistence, providing a reference list intended to inform regulatory action and phase-out efforts globally.
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