Order No. V-412 of the Minister of Public Health validating Hygiene Standard No. HN 97/2004 “Pesticides (Plant protection products) setting Maximum allowable concentration of pesticides in the environment.”

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pesticides Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Business/industry/corporations Transport/storage Internal trade

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This hygiene standard lays down the active substances of pesticides (plant protection products) (only chemical) maximum concentrations in water, soil, residential and occupational atmospheric air. This hygiene standard applies to residential areas, recreation areas, health education areas and soil of agricultural land, waterbodies whose water is used or intended to be used by the population for domestic, recreational and sporting purposes, including open water, the living environment and the human working environment of all forms of ownership and subordination of enterprises. It is mandatory for all natural and legal persons whose activities are related to the production, storage, transport, sale of pesticides (plant protection products), use, decontamination and public oversight and control. Pesticides (plant protection products) with maximum levels of active substances concentrations specified in this hygiene standard are listed in the Annex 1. The Table shows the maximum levels for active substances in pesticides (plant protection products) with maximum permissible concentrations (MRLs) in soil, water, air of the living and working environment.

Full text

Lithuanian

Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. IX-886 “On supervision over the public health”.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2002 (2010)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. IX – 618 on the protection of plant varieties.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Viticulture/oenological practices, Registration, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Biological control agents, Internal trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX