Plant protection products (“PPPs”) are defined in legislation in a broad and highly technical manner. They include preparations used to protect plants and plant products against harmful organisms or to prevent their effects, excluding products intended solely for plant nutrition. These products may also influence plant growth, control or prevent undesirable developments, or eliminate unwanted plants, and typically consist of one or more active ingredients that work synergistically or enhance reliability.
Production, sale, storage, and application of PPPs have been subject to stringent administrative regulation and oversight. In Türkiye, the primary legal framework is provided by Law No. 5996 on Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food, and Feed, supplemented by detailed secondary legislation.