Law No. 21.894 on the prohibition of the application of pesticides containing the active ingredient named fipronil in the specified areas. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2023 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Cultivos Palabra clave Apicultura/sericultura Plaguicidas Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Restricciones para el uso Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Law establishes the prohibition of the sprayed application of pesticides containing the active ingredient fipronil within specified areas. The application of pesticides that contain the active ingredient fipronil in their composition must observe, at least, a distance of 5 km from places where beekeeping is carried out. In particular, the objectives of this Law are: I – reduce mortality and prevent the extermination of bees; II – prevent the effects of environmental adversities; and III – encourage beekeeping in a family or community unit. Texto completo Portugués Página web legisla.casacivil.go.gov.br