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Control of Plants Act (Chapter 57A), 1994 (revision 2000).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the cultivation, import, transhipment and export of plants and plant products, the protection of plants and plant products against pests and diseases, the control of the introduction of pests into Singapore, the use of pesticides, the measures pertaining to the development and improvement of the plant industry in Singapore and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Plant production Plant protection Planting material/seeds Prohibited crops Quarantine Authorization/permit Certification Disinfection/disinfestation Pesticides Pests/diseases Residues Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The present Act, in its revised 2000 version, provides for the cultivation, trade and protection of plants and plant products against pests and diseases, the control and prevention measures for the avoidance of the accidental or potential introduction of pests and diseases into Singapore; the use of pesticides and the certification of pesticide operators and manufacturers, the required documentation mandatory for the production, introduction, shipment and movement of plants and their products in the country and the restrictions to the cultivation of prohibited plants; the issuance of a phytosanitary certificate; the quarantine and disinfection procedure.

Full text
English
Website
www.statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Control of Plants (Cultivation of Plants) (Licensing and Certification) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994 (2006)

Keyword: Plant production, Authorization/permit, Certification, Pesticides, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Plants (Phytosanitary Certification) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994 (2009)

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Plants (Composition of Offences) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994 (2004)

Keyword: Plant production, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Plants (Import and Transhipment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1999 (2006)

Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Authorization/permit, International trade, Inspection, Residues, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Plants (Plant Importation) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994 (2007)

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, International trade, Pests/diseases, Policy/planning, Quarantine, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Plants (Registration of Pesticides) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994 (2004)

Keyword: Pesticides, Biological control agents, Registration, Toxicity/poisoning, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Plants (Analysis and Inspection Service Fees) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1999 (2000)

Keyword: Inspection, Pesticides, Royalties/fees, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts

Source: FAO, FAOLEX