Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)

Sugar beet neonic authorisations to be reviewed

15th July 2024 | Crop Protection, UK Policy & Regulation

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced an investigation into Defra’s emergency authorisation of a neonicotinoid pesticide in 2023 and 2024. Defra agreed the emergency authorisations for the use of Cruiser SB on...

Chair for new UK environmental body

12th January 2021 | Environment, People, UK Policy & Regulation

Dame Glenys Stacey is the preferred candidate to chair the new independent Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), says Defra secretary of state George Eustice. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the EFRA and Environmental Audit select committees. The...