What happens when a pesticide product registration is cancelled?

When a pesticide product registration is cancelled, it is important to understand that the cancellation does not usually result in an outright ban on all sales or usage immediately. Instead, there may be specific conditions imposed on any remaining sales or usage of the product. The cancellation may allow for a phase-out period, during which the product can still be sold, but possibly under restrictions. This means that existing stocks might be sold and used under particular guidelines until they are exhausted.

Therefore, the correct understanding is that although the registration has been cancelled, sales are not automatically banned; rather they may continue, albeit with certain conditions. The nature of these conditions can vary depending on regulatory requirements and safety assessments, aiming to ensure that any continued use does not pose a risk to public health or the environment.