Norm No. 5 establishing criteria for authorizing the use of pesticides in seeds destined to exportation. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Certification Transport/storage Pesticides Planting material/seeds International trade Plant production Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Norm, consisting of 15 articles and 3 Annexes, establishes criteria for authorizing the use of pesticides in seeds destined to exportation. The use of different pesticides in seeds and seedlings different than the recommended will be regulated by Law No. 7.802, of 11 July 1989, and Decree No. 4.074, of 4 January 2002. Special attention will be dedicated for the following activities: pesticides storage; use of individual protecting equipment; final destination of packaging and residues; environment and safety of use. Annexes list model forms and specifies terms and conditions to perform the above mentioned activities. Full text Portuguese Website www.agricultura.gov.br