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Law No. 21.894 on the prohibition of the application of pesticides containing the active ingredient named fipronil in the specified areas.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Apiculture/sericulture Pesticides Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Use restrictions
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 establishes the prohibition of the sprayed application of pesticides containing the active ingredient fipronil within specified areas. The application of pesticides that contain the active ingredient fipronil in their composition must observe, at least, a distance of 5 km from places where beekeeping is carried out. In particular, the objectives of this Law are: I – reduce mortality and prevent the extermination of bees; II – prevent the effects of environmental adversities; and III – encourage beekeeping in a family or community unit.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
legisla.casacivil.go.gov.br