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 Agricultural commodities Pesticides Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Consumer protection Data collection/reporting Disinfection/disinfestation

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 successfully have passed arranged gas training (specific requirement criteria are listed in Appendix 1 of this document). Registration of disinfection activities shall be notified accordingly after duly inspected. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under direction of the Ministry may require competent authorities of the Member State where disinfection activities are taking place, as well as relevant information on the legality of operators. The Order is regulated by the Ministry of Environment in adherence to EU regulations which shall grant authorization for implementing such disinfection activities.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

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