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

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pesticides Authorization/permit

Geographical area

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Pesticides Act 1962.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1962 (2005)

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Repealed by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 (2022)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX