Order No. 1507 on fumigation associated with pest control.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Cereals/grains/rice Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Pesticides Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Consumer protection Data collection/reporting Disinfection/disinfestation

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 2014. Exemptions for fumigation issued pursuant to pesticide regulations shall remain valid until the expiry date shown by the exemption, however no later than 30 June 2018.

Abstract

This Order applies to the control of pests by means of gas (fumigation), such as moles, voles and harmful insects in stocks of grain, seeds and the like (on land and ships). This requires an authorization for fumigation and related pesticides used pesticides; those applying for a permit of fumigation must be eligible to apply pesticides classified as toxic, acute toxic category 1 or 2, or specific measures in Category 1 (STOT SE 1) following classification regulations – following applicants succ

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Chemical Substances and Products (No. 878 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX