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Inter-ministerial Decision no. 9269/246316 of 2020 concerning the revision of the National Action Plan (NAP) of article 18 of Law no. 4036/2012, in order to implement the Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 21, 2009 regarding the definition of a framework for community action with the aim of achieving a rational use of agricultural drugs (L 309).

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Greek Republic, issue II, no. 4032 of 2020.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of environment Waste management Potable water Food quality control/food safety Pesticides Pests/diseases Plant production Plant protection Education Inspection Transport/storage Certification Classification/declassification Processing/handling Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Pollution control Groundwater Surface water Aquatic animals Birds Insects Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
21 September 2020.
Abstract

The purpose of this Decision is the implementation of article 18 of the Law no. 4036 of 2012, and the paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 4 of Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, and therefore the Decision focuses on: training in the rational use of agricultural pesticides; the procedure for granting a certificate of knowledge of the rational use of pesticides; informing the public about the use and the effects of pesticides; measures to improve inspection of equipment used for pesticide application, and classification of inspected equipment; special measures for the protection of the aquatic environment and drinking water; special measures to reduce the use of agricultural pesticides or their risks in special areas; special measures for the handling and storage of agricultural drugs and the management of their packages; definition of an integrated plant protection Plan.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.minagric.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Freshwater pollution, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Plant protection, Sustainable use, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Capacity building, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 4036 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, the sustainable use of pesticides and other provisions.

Legislation | Greece | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Inspection, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX