Regulation on requirements for integrated protection of plants.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection Pesticides Planting material/seeds Plant variety Crops/grasses Pests/diseases Plant production

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2014.

Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development lays down requirements for integrated protection of plants which includes all actions and methods of plant protection against harmful organisms, including first of all the use non-chemical methods, and in particular: (1) the use of crop rotation, time of sowing or planting, or plant density, to minimize the occurrence of harmful organisms; (2) the use of agricultural technology to minimize the occurrence of harmful organisms, including the use of the mechanical protection of plants; (3) the use of varieties resistant or tolerant to harmful organisms and seed produced in accordance with the provisions on seed; (4) use of fertilizers, irrigation and liming to minimize the occurrence of harmful organisms; (5) cleaning and disinfection of equipment, packaging and other items to prevent the occurrence and spread of harmful organisms; (6) protection of beneficial organisms and creation of conditions conducive to their occurrence, in particular the pollinators and natural enemies of pests.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Freshwater pollution, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Plant protection, Sustainable use, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Capacity building, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on plant protection products.

Legislation | Poland | 2013 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pesticides, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX