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Pesticides (Amendment) Act, 2018 (No. 8 of 2018).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Residues Pesticides Institution Authorization/permit International trade Public health Hazards Protection of environment Risk assessment/management Toxicity/poisoning Traceability/product tracing Data collection/reporting Waste disposal Hazardous substances Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Pesticides Act (hereinafter referred to as the "principal Act") is amended in several sections: new definitions are added under section 2, such as "banned pesticide", "packaging", "toxicity", etc. Section 4 is amended, changing the composition of the Board. A new subsection under section 17 is added as follows: No pesticide either registered or unregistered shall be imported or exported without a permit issued by the Board. Application for registration of pesticide, section 18, the amendment Act clarifies what are the information required by the Board. For importation of unregistered pesticide the Amendment Act adds to section 20 the requirement to provide information about (c) the active ingredient, formulation and purpose or use of the product; (d) the name and address of person or entity permitted to import the pesticide. Section 21, duration of registration, is repealed and replaced. A new section 25A and 25B are inserted and set rules concerning pesticide storage and transportation. Section 37, Disposal pesticide, as well is replaced by a new section. Other amendments include procedure for taking samples, record keeping, among others.

Full text
English
Website
malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Pesticides Act (Cap. 35:03).

Legislation | Malawi | 2000 (2012)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Plant production, Plant protection, Pesticides, Institution, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Registration, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, PIC-prior informed consent

Source: FAO, FAOLEX