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

Subject

Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Internal trade International agreement-text Public health Hazardous substances Pollution control

Geographical area

Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), 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

Full text

Georgian

Website

matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Product Safety and Free Movement Code (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

Law No. 1696-Is on pesticides and agrochemicals.

Legislation | Georgia | 1998 (2003)

Keyword: Pesticides, Biological agents, Registration, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Basic legislation, Packaging/labelling, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX