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Toxic Substances Control Act (No.IX-456).

Country/Territory
Lithuania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Toxicity/poisoning Registration Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force on 1 January 2002.
Abstract

This Law regulates management of chemicals and pesticides used in agriculture for plant cultivation and it shall be applicable to registration, manufacturing, import, trade, storage and use thereof. The Act consists of five Chapters divided into 20 Articles: (1) general provisions; (2) requirements for toxic substances management; (3) duties of the officials in charge of toxic substances; (4) toxic substances control and expertise; (5) conclusive provisions. Supply of the potentially toxic substances shall be authorized after the classification thereof. Supply, purchase, storage and use of toxic substances shall be restricted, retail trade thereof shall be prohibited and labelling shall not be striking and highly coloured. The Ministry of Public Health shall be the issuing authority of permits related to toxic substances management.

Full text
Russian
Website
www3.lrs.lt