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Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act (Cap. 30:03).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Long title
An Act to regulate the importation, exportation, storage, manufacture, sale, use and transportation of pesticides and toxic chemicals and to provide for the establishment of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Plant protection Pesticides Inspection International trade Authorization/permit Basic legislation Hazardous substances Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes a Board to be known as the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board which consists of Government officials as members ex-officio and representatives of various organizations appointed by the Minister. The Board shall advise the Minister on matters relevant to the making of Regulations under this Act and to advise on the monitoring and implementation of such Regulations (sect. 4). Section 4A defines offences in respect to controlled products. The Minister shall designate an officer in the Food and Drugs Division to be the Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (sect. 5). The Minister may designate analysts and inspectors for purposes of this Act (sect. 6). Section 8 outlines powers and duties of inspectors. Section 12 specifies the matters which may be regulated by the Minister. The remaining provisions prescribe offences and regulate legal proceedings. (21 sections)

Full text
English
Website
rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pesticides (Registration and Import Licensing) Regulations, 1987 (L. N. No. 225 of 1987).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides (Importation) Regulations, 1987 (L.N. No. 226 of 1987).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, International trade, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides (Registration and Import Licensing) Regulations (Cap. 30:03).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987 (2009)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Toxic Chemicals Regulations (Cap. 30:03).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2007 (2009)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Registration, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides (Licensing of Premises) Regulations (Cap. 30:03).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987 (2009)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Registration, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides (Licensing of Premises) Regulations, 1987 (L. N. No.227 of 1987).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1987

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Registration, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Amendment) Act, 1986 (No. 11 of 1986).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1986

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Institution, Court/tribunal, Authorization/permit, International trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act No. 7 of 2005).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2005

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection, International trade, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX