Ordinance № 5 of 9 February 2021 on the authorization for the placing on the market and use of plant protection products.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Pesticides Authorization/permit Procedural matters Internal trade International trade

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This text enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 23 February 2021).

Abstract

This Ordinance regulates the conditions and the order for: 1. authorization for placing on the market and use of plant protection products (PPP), here also for imported products; 2. renewal of a permit for placing on the market and use of PPP; 3. modification, revocation or termination of a permit for placing on the market and use of PPP. The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) shall carry out the activities for authorization of PPP, except for the performance of assessment with a report for assessment of the products. The relevant guidelines of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority, the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) currently in force shall apply to the implementation of authorization of related activities subject of this text.

Full text

Bulgarian

Website

dv.parliament.bg

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on plant protection.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2014

Keyword: Plant protection, Soil pollution/quality, Plant production, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Pests/diseases, Standards, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX