Regulation (2016: 402) on nematodes, insects and arachnids as pesticides.

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants

Keyword

Biosecurity Plant production Plant protection Biological agents Pesticides Pests/diseases Authorization/permit International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Regulation of the Environment Protection and Energy Department, made under provisions of Chapter 14 the Environmental Code, provides rules for the use of nematodes, insects and arachnids as biological agents (pesticides). Such biological agent must be approved if it is imported from outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Turkey and placed on the market in Sweden. this rule does not apply to nematodes, insects and arachnids as biological agents tested under specified EU legislation. the Regulation sets out the criteria and procedures of approval by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.

Full text

Swedish

Website

62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Implements

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, GMO, Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Biocidal Products Ordinance (2000:338).

Legislation | Sweden | 2000

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Registration, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX