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Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law 2012.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Burgenland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on the use of plant protection products in agriculture.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Inspection Access-to-information Offences/penalties Pesticides Plant protection Basic legislation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the use of plant protection substances in agriculture. Its particular aim is the protection of human life and health, as well as the protection of the environment from harmful effects resulting from the processing, handling and putting into circulation of certain products. To such purpose, producers must ensure compliance with the Act. The text deals with the following issues: sphere of application, definition of terms, user of plant production products, application of pesticides, appliances to ensure plant protection, access to information, limitation of use, etc. The text consists of 21 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Chemicals Act 1996.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 (2020)

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Cleaning agents/detergents, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Ozone layer, Pesticides, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Waste disposal, Basic legislation, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties, International organization, Public health, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act on Trade in Plant Protection Products (Plant Protection Products Act 2011).

Legislation | Austria | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pesticides, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Residues, Institution, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, Inspection, International trade, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law.

Legislation | Austria | 1995 (2006)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Inspection, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law 2012.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Agricultural development, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Inspection, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX