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Federal Law No. 41 of 1992 on agricultural pesticides.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Pesticides Basic legislation
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazettwe.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 12 articles. Article 1 contains definitions and terms. This Law shall apply to all pesticides, active substances of pesticides, added substances as well as to commercial equipment with the exception of the pesticides imported for universities (art. 2). The importation, exportation, preparation and circulation of pesticides which are not registered at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fish Resources approved by the Agricultural Pesticides Committee shall be prohibited (art. 3). Article 4 provides for the establishment of the Agricultural Pesticides Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fish Resources. The Minister of Agriculture and Fish Resources shall issue the resolution necessary for the implementation of this Law (art. 6). All persons residing in the UAE having an activity related to Federal Law No. 41 of 1992 shall settle their position within 6 months from the date of entry into force of this Law (art. 7). The employees assigned and responsible for the implementation of this Law have the competence to act as bailiffs and officers (art. 8). Article 9 deals with offences and penalties. The Council of Ministries shall issue a resolution for defining the taxes and royalties for the activities of this Law (art. 10).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Resolution No. 97 of 1993 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Federal Law No. 41 of 1992 on agricultural pesticides.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 1993

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Pesticides, Internal trade, International trade, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Federal Law No.10 of 2020 on Pesticides.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2020

Keyword: Pesticides, Protection of environment, Residues, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Basic legislation, Internal trade, International trade, Registration, Public health, Research, Inspection, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX