Law on Biocidal Products Act 2014 (No. 34(I)/2014).

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pollution control Hazardous substances Pesticides Classification/declassification Inspection Internal trade Registration Authorization/permit Monitoring Offences/penalties Precautionary principle Packaging/labelling Plant protection

Geographical area

Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

This Law, consisting of 24 articles, may be cited as the Biocidal Products Act 2014. The provisions of this Law shall apply to biocidal products and treated articles as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012. The purpose of this Act are: to take the necessary measures for the implementation in the National territory of the above mentioned EU Regulation and to establish general provisions relating to the authorization for biocide products marketing. In addition, it establishes official controls regarding the placing on the market and uses of biocidal products. Offences and penalties are specified and imposed to any person who contravenes the provisions of this Law.

Full text

Greek

Website

www.cylaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2012 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Cultural heritage, Cleaning agents/detergents, Disinfection/disinfestation, Plant protection, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

The Biocides Act no. 72 of 2004.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Biological control agents, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Groundwater, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Research, Residues, Soil pollution/quality, Standards, Surface water, Waste management, Animal health, Fish disease, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Toxicity/poisoning, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Classification/declassification, Early warning system, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Aquatic animals, Birds, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Protection of species, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX