Order No. 1290 on Pesticides.

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Biological control agents Classification/declassification Hazardous substances Pesticides 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

26 November 2015.

Abstract

This Order applies to pesticides which are subject to authorization under pesticide regulations. It establishes rules on pesticide regulations for approval, production, import, sale, labelling, use, possession and monitoring of pesticides. The Order also provides rules for national authorization of biocidal products and the protection of data in this regard. Application for and approval of active substances and plant protection products adhere to the Order on Plant Protection rules. 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. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall regulate tasks conferred to national competent authorities, including the evaluating competent authorities, and shall approve biocidal products authorization for use.

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. 1232 on Pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX