Pesticides Law. Country/Territory Afghanistan Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Animal health Basic legislation Pesticides Authorization/permit Inspection Registration Institution International trade Packaging/labelling Biological control agents Offences/penalties Pollution control Hazardous substances Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract This Law provides for control of the manufacture, importation, placing on the market, handling and use of pesticides and other substances having the same effect as pesticides including, among other things, growth regulators and substances administered to animals. The Law consists of 30 articles divide into six Chapters: General Provisions (1); Duties and Authorities (2); Permits/Licenses (3); Registration of Pesticides (4); Protective Measures (5); Miscellaneous Provisions (6). Full text English Website gemini.info.usaid.gov References - Legislation Repealed by Agricultural Pesticides Law Legislation | Afghanistan | 2016 Keyword: Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Fertilizers/nutrients, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Pesticides, Protection of environment, Basic legislation, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX