Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law 2012. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Legislation Date 2012 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw 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