Order No. 1232 on Pesticides.

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Biological control agents Classification/declassification Hazardous substances Pesticides Public land Use restrictions Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Pollution control

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

11 November 2015. Article 19 (sections 3-4) art. 40, 63 (sect. 1, No. 25-26) enter into force on 26 November 2015.

Abstract

This Order applies to pesticides and sets regulations regarding their authorization for use and possession. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall regulate tasks conferred to national competent authorities, including the evaluating competent authorities, and shall approve biocide products authorization for use. Submitted applications for the approval of pesticides must indicate whether the agent can be described as hazardous. Pesticides shall be utilized to fight fungi, algae, and pests. Import and trade of biocide products shall be subject to prior authorization by the Minister of Environment to ensure compliance with EU regulations.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Pesticides, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Basic legislation, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2012 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Cultural heritage, Cleaning agents/detergents, Disinfection/disinfestation, Plant protection, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Freshwater pollution, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Plant protection, Sustainable use, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Capacity building, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 151 on Pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Pesticides, Pollution control, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 1290 on Pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Biological control agents, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX