CHAPTER IGENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 2Scope
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.