Act on taxation for pesticides (No. 595 of 2020). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Soil pollution/quality Pesticides Tax/levy Plant protection Pests/diseases Hazardous substances Internal trade Birds Rodents Insects Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Ministry of Taxation shall decide on the entry into force of this Act. Abstract A governmental tax is paid for the use of pesticides. These pesticides shall be used to prevent and combat pests and diseases on plants and animals (insect, wild mammals and birds). Taxation shall apply to chemical substances contained in commercially traded pesticides - among which chemical biocide agents for controlling insects, mites, vermin, snails, earthworms and other except agents for controlling pests in wood from sawmills and timber. Chemical biocides to deter insects and wild mammals and birds. Chemical biocides to combat fungi and pests in wood. Chemical biocides to combat algae growth. Chemical biocides for control of slime-forming organisms in pulp. Chemical biocides to control rats, mice, voles, moles and rabbits. Microbial pesticides. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 2008/128/EC laying down specific purity criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs (Codified version). Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending Act on taxation for pesticides (No. 594 of 2012). Legislation | Denmark | 2012 Keyword: Pesticides, Tax/levy, Internal trade, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Act on Chemical Substances and Products (No. 277 of 2013). Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Pesticides, Tax/levy, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX