# The Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011, Regulation 5: Emergency measures

Extent: E+W+S+NI

(1) Where the Secretary of State reasonably considers that treated seeds are likely to constitute a serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment, the Secretary of State may issue a notice in writing restricting or prohibiting their sale or use, or both, in relation to England ....
(1A) Where the Welsh Ministers reasonably consider that treated seeds are likely to constitute a serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment, they may issue a notice in writing restricting or prohibiting their sale or use, or both, in relation to Wales.
(2) Where the Scottish Ministers reasonably consider that treated seeds are likely to constitute a serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment, they may issue a notice in writing restricting or prohibiting their sale or use, or both, in relation to Scotland.
(3) A notice served pursuant to paragraph (1) , (1A) or (2) must—
(a) set out the grounds for issuing the notice; and
(b) give a time limit for compliance with the notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2131/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/plant-protection-products-regulations-2011/regulation-5
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