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The Biocides Act no. 72 of 2004.

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 3833 of 2004
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Biological control agents Data collection/reporting Disinfection/disinfestation Groundwater Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Pollution control Protection of environment Public health Recycling/reuse Research Residues Soil pollution/quality Standards Surface water Waste management Animal health Fish disease Food quality control/food safety Potable water Animal feed/feedstuffs Toxicity/poisoning Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Classification/declassification Early warning system Hazardous substances Inspection Packaging/labelling Aquatic animals Birds Hygiene/sanitary procedures Protection of species Plant protection
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Act consists, in its consolidated version, of 46 articles, harmonises Cyprus legislation with the Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the placing of biocidal products on the market and provides for: granting of a license for placing on the market biocides for use within the Republic; the recognition of licences, which come from Member States; the determination of the active substances or basic substances that may be used in biocidal products. The following relevant terms are defined: authorisation; substance of concern; Competent Authority, as the Agricultural Chemicals Control Board; basic substances; biocides; limited risk biocidal product; making available on the market; active substance; harmful organisms; scientific research and development; residues; substance.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.cylaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law on Biocidal Products Act 2014 (No. 34(I)/2014).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Internal trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Precautionary principle, Packaging/labelling, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX