Co-operative Retail want to go beyond these requirements. The Co-operative Retail considers that this is an example of its Responsible Retailing". We decided to try and establish a methodology that could be scrutinised (see Introduction 2), yet didn’t need the same level of “proof” that government agencies may need in order to ”ban” substances. See 'hazard-trigger approach' and the way each pesticide was allocated to the banned/prohibited/red and monitored/amber lists.

The pesticides on the banned list are not to be used. Those on the prohibited list can only be used if you have a 'Derogation' Notice (similar to that used by PSD & Forest Stewardship Council) from Co-operative Retail. Those pesticides on the monitored list are given notice that we want to know where and how they are being used for future reference.

Check inventory of pesticides used on your site against the Co-operative Banned, Prohibited and Monitored Lists.
Note any pesticides that are on either of Prohibited/Monitored lists that you want to use.

You are going to put these pesticides in our database - go to Record Step 2.

Confirm your permits to use pesticides before starting Step 3

If you need to renew or apply for a permit: CONTACT CO-OP

"The Co-operative are also calling on the government to ...work at EU and CODEX level to control the use of all those on the banned list, worldwide."