
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the new regulation on Friday morning.
The products will still be available to buy for professional use only, provided the purchaser has a so-called “Spritzpass” documentation.
The national action plan aims to reduce herbicides by 50 percent by 2030, with a focus on the protection of groundwater.
From 1 January 2024, only substances that are classified by the EU Commission as a low risk for human and animal health will be permitted.