Under regulation 13.23 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, we can set restricted entry intervals for a pesticide to protect persons from the toxic effects of a substance.

Current restricted entry intervals for pesticides

The following restricted entry intervals have been set. The majority come into force on 10 June 2025; six are already in force.

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Restricted entry intervals for pesticides – full list (PDF 255 KB)

You can find the decision documents below. The REIs that were set on 10 December 2024 are in the same document.

Decision documents for REIs

Quick guide

This guidance outlines what a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is required to do if they have management or control of an area where a pesticide with a restricted entry interval (REI) has been applied.

Restricted entry intervals for pesticides – quick guide

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