Regulation on licensing for pesticides and similar substances.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pesticides Pests/diseases Plant protection Registration Certification Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transport/storage

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Abstract

This Regulation defines the procedures and principles of licensing the pesticides that would be used in production and storage locations of plants and plant products. Individuals and companies employing at least one agricultural engineer or one chemical engineer or one chemist are entitled to pesticide license, provided that they comply with all the other requirements indicated in the regulation. A Certificate of Permission for Agricultural Pest Combating is given to such individuals and companies prior to licensing. Permits are granted for one year and renewable after an inspection by the General Directorate of Protection and Controlling of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Products subject to licence are; (i) pesticides, (ii) Plant Development Regulators, (iii) Attractants, (iv) Repellants, (v) Insect Growth Regulators, (vi) Bio-preparations, and (vii) substances used for physiological disease treatments. Licenses are valid for 5 years and are renewable. A committee, comprising of experts from the General Directorate of Protection and Controlling, and General Directorate of Agricultural Research has been set up to oversee and take the necessary decisions on licensing. Licensing details are given in the regulation.

Full text

Turkish

References - Legislation

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on licensing for pesticides and similar substances.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Pesticides, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Registration, Certification, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX