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Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act, 2008 (No. 12 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette Vol. XXIX No. 10 of 12 February 2009, pp. 1-32.
Long title
An Act to regulate the importation, storage, manufacture, sale, transportation, use and disposal of pesticides and toxic chemicals and for incidental and connected purposes.
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Pesticides Institution Inspection Data collection/reporting Toxicity/poisoning Pollution control Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force on 19 July, 2010 (S.I. No. 14 of 2010).
Abstract

This Act establishes the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board, provides for the designation of the Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals, defines functions and powers of the Board and the Registrar and provides rules relative to handling and marketing of pesticides and toxic chemicals.

Full text
English
Website
laws.gov.ag

References - Legislation

Repeals

Pesticides Control Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1973 (1992)

Keyword: Pesticides, Institution, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Registration, Licensing and Permit) Regulations, 2013 (S.I. No. 59 of 2013).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Pesticides, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Registration, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX