Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 128)

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 2 Scope

1. This Directive shall apply to pesticides that are plant protection products as defined in point 10(a) of Article 3.

2. This Directive shall apply without prejudice to any other relevant Community legislation.

3. The provisions of this Directive shall not prevent Member States from applying the precautionary principle in restricting or prohibiting the use of pesticides in specific circumstances or areas.