This consultation will review updates to the Hazardous Materials List (HML) applied to the Flowers and Plants Standard. The goal is to align with evolving international pesticide regulations and enhance worker and environmental safety.

Focus areas:

• Phase-out timelines for high-toxicity substances.
• Improved communication on chemical handling and storage.
• Introduction of periodic mandatory safety training for all workers handling agrochemicals.

Producers, auditors, and technical experts in agronomy and occupational safety are encouraged to provide data-driven feedback to inform realistic compliance timelines.