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Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Act 2000 (Cap. 68:09).

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Guyana.
Long title
An Act to regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, transportation, storage, sale, use and disposal of pesticides and toxic chemicals and to provide for the establishment of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Cultivated plants, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Plant protection Pesticides Inspection Basic legislation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste International trade Authorization/permit Waste management Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

"Pesticides" and "toxic chemicals are defined in section 2. There is established a Board to be known as the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board which consists of Government officials as members ex-ufficio and representatives of various organizations appointed by the Minister. The Board shall register pesticides and toxic chemicals, 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). The Minister shall appoint the Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (art. 5). The Registrar shall act as Secretary of the Board. Sections 11 and following regulate the manufacturing, sale, advertising or importing of pesticides and toxic chemicals. Products shall be registered and the manufacturer, seller or importer shall obtain a license from the Board.

Full text
English
Website
legalaffairs.gov.gy

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Regulations 2004 (No. 8 of 2004).

Legislation | Guyana | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Biosecurity, Pesticides, Plant protection, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Registration, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (Amendment) Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Guyana | 2009

Keyword: Pesticides, Plant protection, Certification, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (Amendment) Act 2007.

Legislation | Guyana | 2007

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, International trade, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX