Carinthia Plant Protection Products Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Kärnten Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the protection against plant protection products in agriculture. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Plant protection Pesticides Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Inspection Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties 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 harmful plant protection substances in agriculture. Its particular aim is the protection of human life and health, as well as 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 Law. The text – consisting of 14 articles - deals with the following issues: purpose of the present Law, definition of terms, users of plant protection products, general provisions on plant protection products, access to information, disposal of products, inspection, penalties and entry into force Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at