Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act (Chapter 59), 1998 (revised version 2002)

Country/Territory: Singapore
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1998 (2011)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the destruction of vectors and the control of vector-borne diseases; to provide for the control of the sale and use of pesticides and vector repellents; to provide for the registration, licensing and certification of persons engaged in vector control work, and for matters connected therewith.

Subject: Cultivated plants
Keyword: Plant protection Pesticides Pests/diseases Registration Standards Authorization/permit Biological control agents Biotechnology Certification Basic legislation
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract: The present Act provides for: the registration, licensing and certification of pesticides, the people involved in their production, distribution and use; the destruction of vectors and the control of vector-borne diseases; controllin the trade and use of pesticides and vector repellents; cancelling any registration and licence of pesticides and vector repellants if they are no longer conform to the required standards; enforcing the labelling of any container, box, or packaging with the prescribed mark; etc.
Full text: English
Website: statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Legislation | Singapore | 2000 (2004)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislation | Singapore | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislation | Singapore | 2000 (2010)

Keyword: Pesticides, Pests/diseases, Registration, Authorization/permit, Certification, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX