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Administrative Decree No. 84 establishing the classification of toxicity for pesticides.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Pollution control Classification/declassification Research
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Administrative Decree enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Administrative Decree establishes the classification of dangerous pesticides in order to protect environment and human health. It consists of 31 articles and 10 Annexes specifying different toxicity of pesticides (from class I: high toxicity to class IV: low toxicity). It prescribes tests to be carried out on these chemical substances, requirements to be satisfied for registering pesticides by class into the Ibama Register, etc. This Order also establishes controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by offenders in compliance with Act No. 6.938/81 (arts. 14 and 15), Act No. 7.802/89 (arts. 15 and 17) and Decree No. 98.816/90 (arts. 74-77).

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References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 98.816 regulating Act No. 7.802 (concerning research, production, labelling, packaging, exploitation, classification, use, etc. of pesticides).

Legislation | Brazil | 1990

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 7.802 concerning research, production, labelling, packaging, exploitation, classification, use, etc. of pesticides.

Legislation | Brazil | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Research, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 149 regulating procedures for registering pesticides to be used in forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Pesticides, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 139 regulating toxicity of pesticides.

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Pesticides, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Norm IBAMA No. 2 regulating the Risk Assessment for pollinating insects.

Legislation | Brazil | 2017

Keyword: Biosecurity, Apiculture/sericulture, Risk assessment/management, Environmental standards, Animal health, Toxicity/poisoning, Animal production, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX