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Law of 1994 on pesticides and pests control products.

Country/Territory
Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pesticides Institution Plant protection Basic legislation Pests/diseases Internal trade International trade Processing/handling Packaging/labelling Public health Sustainable use Authorization/permit Transport/storage Fraud Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Entry into force notes
On the date of its ratification.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 3 chapters divided into 10 articles . Chapter 1 deals with preliminary provisions in particular: the name of the Law and its entry into force; abrogation of the Law on pesticides of 1974; and terms and definitions. Chapter 2 decrees the creation of the National Council for Pesticides, Pesticide Products and Pest Control (NPC) and defines its functions and duties. Chapter 3 contains concluding provisions especially: prohibition of some activities; prohibition of use and circulation of bad, rotten and adulterated pesticides; offences and penalties; and the issuance of the Implementing Regulation.

Full text
Arabic

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 37 of 1974 on pesticides.

Legislation | Sudan | 1974

Keyword: Pesticides, Inspection, Institution, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Implementing Regulation of 1996 on the trade, circulation and commercial use of pesticides and products to fight insects.

Legislation | Sudan | 1996

Keyword: Pesticides, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX