Ministerial Decree No. 10 on approval of rules regarding import and use of non-registered pesticides and biological preparations. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Biological control agents Pesticides Plant protection Planting material/seeds Registration Inspection Institution International trade Research Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Plant production Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force upon signature. Abstract This Decree states that the use and import of non-registered pesticides and biological preparations shall be allowed in the following cases: (i) when used in scientific research, (ii) when importing seeds and planting materials processed through plant protection equipment, and (iii) when importing pesticides and biological preparations to prevent the mass spread of pests. This Decree underlines that imported pesticides and biological preparations must have the documents from the importing country confirming their registration. The State Phytosanitary Control Service shall carry out state control over the use and import of non-registered pesticides and biological preparations. This Decree sets out provisions on procedures for making application of real and legal persons to the State Phytosanitary Control Service for approval. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Law No. 102-IIQ on phytosanitary control. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2006 (2020) Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Plant variety, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX