Order No. 1536 on inspection of spraying equipment.

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pesticides Inspection Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

1 January 2014.

Abstract

This Order sets out rules for regular inspection of professional pesticide application equipment (sprayers). The Order does NOT apply to tanks with a volume of 25 liters or less and tanks for forestry pesticide spraying machines. Owners of spraying equipment shall ensure that their spraying equipment is approved following inspection within the required time limits- All spraying equipment purchased prior to 26 November 2016 shall not be used after 26 November 2016, unless otherwise authorized. New spraying equipment purchased after 31 December 2013 shall be subject to inspection and approval of use within five years from purchase and at least every three years. The Environmental Protection Agency recognizes the inspection of sprayers manufactured in other European states or in third countries with which the EU has concluded an agreement in adherence to inspection requirements set out in Directive 2009/128/EC. Inspected and approved equipment certification shall be subject to an annual fee of DKK 179.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

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

Repealed by

Order No. 1430 on inspection of spraying equipment.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Pesticides, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX