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Decree No. 98.816 regulating Act No. 7.802 (concerning research, production, labelling, packaging, exploitation, classification, use, etc. of pesticides).

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Plant protection Pesticides Classification/declassification Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Institution Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Decree regulates Act 7.802 concerning research, production, labelling, packaging, exploitation, classification, use, etc. of pesticides. It consists of 122 articles defining pesticides, their toxicity, different categories, etc. It lays down composition, competencies and duties of authorities entitled for managing and carrying out controls on this sector (specifying the requirements for registration, classification, information to be displayed on labels, packaging, etc.). It also concerns pesticides used for research, lists prohibited pesticides, establishes the requirements to be satisfied for producing and using the aforementioned products, etc. It prescribes controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by offenders for using unauthorized pesticides.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 7.802 concerning research, production, labelling, packaging, exploitation, classification, use, etc. of pesticides.

Legislation | Brazil | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Research, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 149 regulating procedures for registering pesticides to be used in forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Pesticides, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 139 regulating toxicity of pesticides.

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Pesticides, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Decree No. 84 establishing the classification of toxicity for pesticides.

Legislation | Brazil | 1996

Keyword: Pesticides, Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 45 establishing efficiency tests to be carried out on phytosanitary products.

Legislation | Brazil | 1990

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Standards, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 3.828 amending Decree No. 98.816 on control and monitoring of agrochemicals.

Legislation | Brazil | 2001

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 991 amending Decree No. 98.816 (regulating Act No. 7.802 on pesticides).

Legislation | Brazil | 1993

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 4.074 regulating Law No. 7.802 on research, production, labelling, packaging, exploitation, classification, use, etc. of pesticides.

Legislation | Brazil | 2002

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Research, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX