Law No. 12 “On use of chemicals and plant protection”. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pesticides Certification Registration Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law establishes common legal, economic, ecological, social and organizational grounds for use of chemicals and plant protection with a view of ensuring protection of public health, animals, environment, prevention and mitigation of the consequences of pollution of soil and products of animal and plant origin. The Act consists of 7 Sections divided into 28 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) state management in the sphere of use of chemicals and plant protection, supervision and control over safe management of pesticides and agrochemicals; (3) general requirements for safe management of pesticides and agrochemicals; (4) rights and duties; (5) liability; (6) international agreements; and (7) conclusive provisions. Circulation of pesticides and agrochemicals non-recorded in the state register of pesticides and agrochemicals shall be prohibited. Pesticides and agrochemicals shall be manufactured in accordance with standards and shall be subject to compulsory certification. Full text Russian Website www.nature.kg References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 116 amending Law No. 12 “On use of chemicals and plant protection”. Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2012 Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Certification, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX