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Resolution No. 257 of 2003 amending Resolution No. 97 of 1993 issuing the Implementing Regulation of the Federal Law No. 41 of 1992 on pesticides.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Registration International trade Inspection Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on 16 July 2003.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 21 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 provides for the establishment of the Pesticides Committee. Article 3 entrusts the Committee to: examine and evaluate applications for the registration of pesticides; list the expired pesticides for finding a suitable solution; encourage the use of alternative chemical pesticides; and propose education and information programmes related to the correct and secure use of pesticides. Article 4 prohibits the importation, exportation and circulation of pesticides before its registration at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fish Resources. Article 4 lists steps to be taken for pesticides registration. Articles 6 and 7 deal with the revocation of pesticide's registration and pesticide's re-registration. Article 8 lists the prohibited pesticides. Article 10 pertains to licences. Article 12 defines requirements, conditions and data for pesticides. Articles 15 to 18 deal with the sampling and analysis of pesticides. Article 19 contains provisions on the control and inspection of pesticides. Article 20 gives 6 months to regulate the aforementioned activities according to the Federal Law No. 41 of 1992.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.uae.gov.ae

References - Legislation

Amends

Ministerial Resolution No. 97 of 1993 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Federal Law No. 41 of 1992 on agricultural pesticides.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 1993

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Pesticides, Internal trade, International trade, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Resolution No. 235 of 2004 amending Resolution No. 257 of 2003 on pesticides.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2004

Keyword: Pesticides, Registration, International trade, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX