Neem Oil is not banned in the UK

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Neem Oil: Safe, Legal, and Versatile

Neem oil is perfectly safe and legal to buy and use. It has a rich history in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, dating back thousands of years. Here are some of its traditional uses:

  • Treats dry skin and wrinkles
  • Stimulates collagen production
  • Reduces scars
  • Heals wounds
  • Treats acne
  • Minimizes warts and moles
  • Hair and scalp care
  • Soap and candle making
  • Conditions Scalp
  • Promotes healthy hair growth
  • Seals hair follicles
  • Soothes frizz
  • Minimizes grays
  • Reduces dandruff
  • etc

Neem oil is also a highly effective natural pest repellent, backed by significant research studies

https://www.neem-oil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fpls-07-01494.pdf

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/229501789.pdf

While not sold specifically as a pesticide, the HSE allows using homemade organic neem oil mixtures for pest control in your garden :

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/user-areas/garden-home.htm