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Plant Protection Regulations 1998.

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 2000-2056.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Institution Pests/diseases International trade Disinfection/disinfestation Pesticides Inspection Packaging/labelling Certification PIC-prior informed consent Biodiversity Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Regulations make further provision for a series of matters provide for in the Plant Protection Act. Regulation 3 sets out the Composition of the National Plant Protection Advisory Committee (NPPAC), whereas regulation 4 specifies its functions. The NPPAC shall have sub-committees as specified in regulation 6. Regulation 10 and 11 concern qualification and disqualification of inspectors. Regulation 12 lists of pints of entry. The second part of these Regulations deal with pest control. The Pesticides Approval and Registration Technical Sub-committee has its composition and functions defined in this part (regs. 16 and 17. Other provisions of this part regulate the importation of pesticides (reg. 18), and their registration, testing and certification, labelling, use, etc. (regs. 19-25). Regulation 41 defines the tasks of the Biological Control Agents Sub-committee and subsequent provisions regulate importation of biological agents. The third sub-committee of the NPPAC is the Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Matters Sub-committee (regs. 46-47). Procedures and conditions for the importation of (high risk) plants or plants products are outlined in regulations 48 to 57. Regulation 54 provides for quarantine. The last part concerns the Pest Control Sub-committee and its functions. Outbreak of pests shall be reported to authorities under regulation 62. (63 regulations completed by 16 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Plant Protection Act (No. 13 of 1997).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1997

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Fertilizers/nutrients, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Crops/grasses, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Pesticides Control Regulations, 1984.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1984

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX