Decree No. 22 of 1993 relative to the regulation of soil desinfection substances. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad, No. 225 of 6 April 1993, pp. 1-16. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pesticides Authorization/permit Soil pollution/quality Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Regulation obliges farmers to use a soil desinfection substance on the same land not more than once every four years until the year 2001 and after that year only one every 5 years, thus stimulating farmers to use plant varieties that are less vulnerable to pests and diseases. The use of a soil desinfection substance without a permit is prohibited. Also sale or storage of such substances require a permit. certain exceptions on the rule of article 5 egarding the use of soil desinfection substances on the land may be allowed by Ministerial Decree. (14 articles) Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implements Pesticides Act 1962. Legislation | Netherlands | 1962 (2005) Keyword: Pesticides, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX