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Act on the taxing of plant protection products (No. 595 of 2020).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Pollution control Tax/levy Plant production Protection of environment Biological control agents Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force as decided by the Tax Minister.
Abstract

This Regulation establishes a special tax on plant protection products, including pesticides and biological agents that have been approved for use in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Act on Chemical Substances and Products, Regulation (EU) 1107/2009, or Regulation (EU) 528/2012. It requires that all companies producing or receiving taxable goods according to this Regulation shall be registered with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. It covers goods issued by registered companies, goods declared for customs, and goods received or brought from abroad. Taxes on plan protection products are calculated according to their impact on the health of its users and on the environment, in line with the criteria set out in Annex I.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Pesticides, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Basic legislation, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2012 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Cultural heritage, Cleaning agents/detergents, Disinfection/disinfestation, Plant protection, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX