Ministerial Decree No. 1018 of 2013 concerning registration, handling and use of agricultural pesticides in Egypt.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Registration Processing/handling Public health Crops/grasses Internal trade Pesticides MRL-maximum residue limit Hazardous substances

Geographical area

Africa, Northern Africa

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Decree establishes that the Agricultural Pesticides Committee is the sole statutory Agency responsible for registration and handling of agricultural pesticides in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The APC monitors the laboratory and agriculture practices for quality assurance and endorses every action that contributes to the rational use of pesticides and the implementation of IPM policies and strategies. The APC is also entitled to restrict the handling and use of registered pesticides, especial

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.agricultureegypt.com

References - Legislation

Amends

Title Ministerial Decree No. 1835 of 2011 concerning the registration, trading and use of agricultural pesticides in Egypt.

Legislation | Egypt | 2011

Keyword: Pesticides, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Institution, Registration, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ministerial Decree No. 974 of 2017 concerning Registration, Handling and Use of Agricultural Pesticides in Egypt Minister of Agriculture & Land Reclamation.

Legislation | Egypt | 2017

Keyword: Sustainable development, Pesticides, Processing/handling, Risk assessment/management, Toxicity/poisoning, Registration, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX