Act No. 461 of 2002 to amend the Pesticides Act, 1962 (Implementation Biocides Directive). Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pesticides Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract These amendments of the principal Act aim at implementation of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market. “Biocidal product” is defined all non- agricultural pesticides. Also a definition of “biocide” is given. Various small amendments are made. A new paragraph on enforcement (sects. 16c and 16D) is added. Full text Dutch Website www.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 Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Pesticides Act 1962. Legislation | Netherlands | 1962 (2005) | Repealed Keyword: Pesticides, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act No. 125 containing rules relative to the admission, placing on the market and use of plant protection products and biocide products (Act Plant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). Legislation | Netherlands | 2007 Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Certification, Biological agents, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX