Notification No. 2019/50 on state support for the use of biological and/or biotechnological control agents in plant production. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 30942, 8 November 2019. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Biological control agents Biosafety Biosecurity Certification Enforcement/compliance Plant protection Protection of environment Public health Registration Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Notification enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Notification lays down rules for the utilization of alternative biological and/or biotechnological fighting techniques instead of using chemical agents in order to protect the environment and human health. This Notification sets out terms and conditions of subsidies, such as to be registered in the Farmer Register, to make inventory of plant protection products, to carry out plant protection activities in line with the Directives of the Ministry and integrated management principles, and to use plant production products in compliance with the requirements for certification. Moreover, this Notification sets forth provisions on application requirements, procedural matters, payment amount, inspection and deprivation of rights. Full text English Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Repeals Notification No. 2018/22 on state support for the use of biological and/or biotechnological control agents in plant production. Legislation | Türkiye | 2018 Keyword: Biological control agents, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Offences/penalties, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Plant protection, Protection of environment, Public health, Registration, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX