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Government Regulation No. 7 of 1973 re control on the distribution, storage and use of pesticides.

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 3 pp.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Article 1 defines "pesticides", "storage", "use", and "applicant". Use of pesticides is prohibited if the pesticide is not registered and or permit in accordance with the present Regulations has not been obtained. Three kinds of permits exist: a permanent permit, a provisional permit and a trail permit. A permanent permit is given for five years. Article 4 sets out the criteria for the approval of pesticides. Pesticides shall be handled in accordance with directions issued together with the permit. Article 7 provides for inspection, remaining provisions prescribe offences and give regulation making powers to the Minister of Health, the Minister of Agriculture, and the Minister of Trade. (12 articles)

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