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

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 156 of 2021.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
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
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 with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. Bulk importation of pesticides for farm use only shall be exempted from the requirement of an authorization of the Agency. No person shall submit an application for the registration of any pesticide unless such pesticide was manufactured or formulated in an establishment acceptable and approved by the Agency. An efficacy assessment of a pesticide to be introduced into the market shall be carried out to ensure that pesticide approved is efficacious for its intended use. This assessment shall be monitored by the Agency and be carried out for two seasons in two different zones or as may be prescribed by the Agency. The applicant shall state the residue level for the pesticide in all its intended usage in the country and this will be compared with the tolerance level as may be determined by the Agency. The Regulations set out labelling requirements (including instruction for use) for pesticides. Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to prescribed penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.nafdac.gov.ng

References - Legislation

Implements

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, International trade, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, International trade, Internal trade, Registration, Inspection, Mineral water, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Pesticide Registration Regulations 2005.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX