Pesticide Registration Regulations 2005.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pesticides Registration International trade Authorization/permit Biological control agents Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa

Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the manufacture, formulation, importation, exportation, advertisement, sale or distribution of pesticide in Nigeria unless the pesticide has been registered in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. They also set out procedures and requirements for the application for registration and specify documents that shall accompany the application. These documents are principally related to safety of the product and its potential impact on the environment. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control shall decide on an application and, upon registration, issue a registration certificate.

Full text

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Pesticide Registration Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 83 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Pollution control, Residues, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Registration, International trade, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX