Decree No. 37 of 1995 containing rules as referred to in article 3(a), first paragraph, of the Pesticides Act 1962 (Decree Environment Criteria for Admitting Pesticides).

Sujet: Plantes cultivées, Eau
Mot clé: Pesticides Autorisation/permis Eaux souterraines Pollution des eaux douces Lutte contre la pollution
Aire géographique: Benelux, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Mer du Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest

Résumé: This Decree applies to pesticides as defined in article 1, first paragraph, commas (a)-(d) of the Pesticides Act 1962. Article 3(a) of the Act, recently introduced, requires the formulation of criteria for the admittance of pesticides with respect to effects on the environment. These criteria will be introduced in phases. As an initial phase, the Decree formulates criteria with respect to pesticides' persistence in soil, infiltration in groundwater and risks to aquatic organisms. Methods for the assessment of such criteria shall be established by ministerial regulation. The Decree also refers to standards established by EC Council Directive 94/43/EG. (12 articles)
Texte intégral: Néerlandais
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