Law No. 14.785 on research, experimentation, production, packaging, labelling, transport, storage, commercialization, use, import, export, final destination of waste and packaging, registration, classification, control, inspection and supervision of pesticides, environmental control products, technical and similar products.

Subject

Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pesticides Classification/declassification Research Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Institution Registration Offences/penalties Internal trade International trade Waste management Waste disposal Inspection Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Biological control agents Enforcement/compliance Risk assessment/management Basic legislation

Geographical area

Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.

Abstract

This Law concerns research, experimentation, production, packaging, labelling, transport, storage, commercialization, use, import, export, final destination of waste and packaging, registration, classification, control, inspection and supervision of pesticides, environmental control products, their technical and similar products. Pesticides, environmental control products, technical products and similar, in accordance with the definitions contained in art. 2, may only be researched, produced, exported, imported, sold and used if previously authorized or registered with a federal body. ​In addition, it creates the Special Temporary Registration (RET) for new products intended for research and experimentation.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Environmental Policy Act No. 6.938.

Legislation | Brazil | 1981 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 9.782 establishing the National System of Sanitary Surveillance, and creating the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency.

Legislation | Brazil | 1999 (2016)

Keyword: Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Internal trade, Residues, Treated food, Standards, Environmental standards, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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