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Law on the sustainable use of pesticides.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Pesticides Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Data collection/reporting Education Processing/handling Inspection Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Protection of environment Plant protection Sustainable use Groundwater Surface water Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 15 April 2022).
Abstract

This Law regulates the National Action Plan for achieving sustainable use of pesticides, the training system for professional users of pesticides, distributors and advisors, the use of electronic credentials of the appropriate level for access to the Phytosanitary Information System, the system for distribution and sale of plant protection products or pesticides. This Law further sets the manner and related rules as regards the handling of pesticides, storage and handling of pesticide packaging and residues in packaging, keeping data collections and keeping records, use and regular inspection of devices for pesticide application, informing the public and raising the level of awareness about pesticides, measures to reduce the risk of pesticide use and basic principles of integrated plant protection, special procedures and use of pesticides, aerial application, public notification, special environmental protection measures, reduction of pesticide use and risk reduction in certain areas, protection of bees during the application of pesticides, application of pesticides on public and green areas, risk indicators, provision of treatment services, reporting and exchange of information, authorized professional institutions and tasks of authorized professional institutions, Commission for Pesticides, fees and offenses and supervision of the implementation of this Law and regulations adopted on the basis of this Law.

Full text
Croatian
Website
sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regulation establishing a framework of action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides.

Legislation | Croatia | 2012

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Authorization/permit, Certification, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on sustainable use of pesticides.

Legislation | Croatia | 2014

Keyword: Pesticides, Pollution control, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Basic legislation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Integrated management, Internal trade, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Packaging/labelling, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Protection of environment, Public participation, Policy/planning, Residues, Education, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on additional conditions for pesticides intended for professional users for professional use and non-professional users.

Legislation | Croatia | 2023

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Pesticides, Plant protection, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on training for safe handling and correct application of pesticides.

Legislation | Croatia | 2023

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Sustainable use, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Protection of environment, Capacity building, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX