Multi-annual Great Britain control plan for pesticide residues

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.