SR 2018/188. The Pesticides, Genetically Modified Organisms and Fertilisers (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018. Comes into force 7th January. The Regulations make miscellaneous minor amendments to legislation relating to pesticides, fertilisers, seed marketing, nitrates and genetically modified organisms, updating out of date references. The purpose of these Regulations is to ensure that references are correct and, in particular, that the amended provisions will operate effectively on Brexit day.