Its objective is not only to harmonise the rules relating to the conditions and procedures for approval of those products, but also to ensure a high level of protection of human and animal health and also of the environment from the threats and risks posed by unrestricted use of those products.
Direktiivi eesmärk ei ole üksnes ühtlustada nende toodete loa andmise tingimusi ja korda, vaid tagada ka inimeste ja loomade tervise ning keskkonna kõrge kaitsetase ohu ja riskide eest, mis tulenevad nende toodete halvasti kontrollitud kasutamisest.