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Resolution No. 427 of 2013 on Labeling of Pesticides and Agrochemicals

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Internal trade Public health Plant production Hazardous substances Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution provides rules on labeling of pesticides and agro-chemicals. It consists of six articles: General provisions (1); Tare labeling of pesticides (2); Instructions for safe use (3); Use regulations (4); Symbols Indicating Pesticide Hazard Types (5); and Marking agro-chemicals (6). It also includes Annex 1 on Hazard Classes as set by WHO; Annex 2 on Symbols Indicating Pesticide Hazard Types; Annex 3 on Sample Label of Containers; Annex 4 on Sample Inside Label of Packaging; and Annex 5 on Icons Indicating Safety Measures when Storing and Working with Pesticides. The Resolution was adopted under the Law of Georgia on Pesticides and Agro-chemicals and FAO International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management. Its main provisions regulate the issues arising from marking substances used in agriculture, biological material and agro-chemicals.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Pesticides and Agrochemicals (No. 1696-IS of 1998)

Legislation | Georgia | 1998 (2016)

Keyword: Pesticides, Biological control agents, Registration, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, PIC-prior informed consent, Basic legislation, Packaging/labelling, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Product Safety and Free Movement Code of Georgia (No. 6157- IS of 2012)

Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017)

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International organization, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX