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<p>The EU withdrew approval for the outdoor use of three neonicotinoid pesticides
(clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam) on any crops, including crops such as
sugar beet which are harvested prior to flowering, due to the risk of harmful effects
on pollinators, in December 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The UK supported this move, and this
has not changed. The restrictions on neonicotinoids were justified by the growing
weight of scientific evidence that they are harmful to bees and other pollinators.
This restriction remains in place.</p><p> </p><p>In considering the applications for
use of Cruiser SB on sugar beet in 2021 and 2022, a range of evidence was considered
on the impacts of the proposed use of the product on people, pollinators, and the
environment. Information on these decisions can be found <a href="https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20221103185752/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/neonicotinoid-product-as-seed-treatment-for-sugar-beet-emergency-authorisation-application"
target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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