Act No. 125 containing rules relative to the admission, placing on the market and use of plant protection products and biocide products (Act Plant Protection Products and Biocide Products).

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Certification Biological control agents Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Plant production

Geographical area

Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

This Act contains rules relative to the authorization, placing on the market and use of plant protection products and biocide products as prescribed by Community legislation. The Act also establishes a Council for the Authorization of Plant Protection Products and Biocide Products and defines its functions and powers. The Act defines procedures for the application for and granting of authorizations for the admission of products covered by this Act including testing and publication and provides for parallel and reciprocal authorization. The Act further contains rules relative to trade in and use of these products, makes provision for control and enforcement, creates offences and prescribes penalties.

Full text

English

Website

wetten.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Biological control agents, Internal trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act containing rules relative to veterinary drugs (Veterinary Drugs Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1985 (2012)

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act containing rules relative to the protection of wild plant and animal species (Flora and Fauna Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1998 (2012)

Keyword: Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Institution, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act containing provisions concerning general matters of environmental hygiene (Environment Management Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1979 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Emissions, Emissions trading, Policy/planning, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Pesticides Act 1962.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1962 (2005)

Keyword: Pesticides, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 461 of 2002 to amend the Pesticides Act, 1962 (Implementation Biocides Directive).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2002

Keyword: Pesticides, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 68 of 2001 to amend the Pesticides Act, 1962.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2001

Keyword: Pesticides, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 334 containing further rules relative to plant protection products and biocide products (Decree Plant Protection Products and Biocide Products).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2007 (2012)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Certification, Biological control agents, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. 338 of 2007 containing rules relative to amendment of the transitional law concerning the admission, placing on the market and use of plant protection products and biocide products (Act Adjustment Transitional Law Act Plant Protection Products and Biocide Products).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2007

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX