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Pest Control Products (Disposal) Regulations, 2006 (Cap. 346).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pesticides Biological control agents Hazardous waste Waste disposal Transboundary movement of waste Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations provides rules relative to the disposal of pest control products or their containers. Commercial disposal requires a licence to be issued by the Pest Control Products Board and use of any pest control product disposal method shall be approved by the Board subject to specific requirements laid down by the Board. The transboundary movements of pesticides for disposal shall be subject to ratified conventions, protocols, treaties or agreements to which Kenya is a party. In general, the Regulations prohibit the disposal of any pest control product or their containers in a manner detrimental to man, animal and the environment.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Pest Control Products Act (Cap. 346).

Legislation | Kenya | 1983 (2009)

Keyword: Animal health, Plant production, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX