Act No. 68 of 2001 to amend the Pesticides Act, 1962. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pesticides Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract This Act amends the principal Act so as to provide for the possibility to admit pesticides that do not meet the criteria laid down in the principal Act (sections 3 and 3a) but are considered indispensable. The criteria to judge if these pesticides may be admitted, include; if the use of the pesticide is urgently required because no valid alternative substance is available considering public health and the environment; if certain rules relative to novelty, resistance, and cost effectiveness are o Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation 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 Legislation | Netherlands | 1962 (2005) | Repealed Keyword: Pesticides, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act No. 125 containing rules relative to the admission, placing on the market and use of plant protection products and biocide products (Act Plant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