Regulations no. 193 of 2012 on the Rational Use of Agricultural Chemicals.

These Regulations, issued in pursuance to article 22 of the Law concerning Plant Protection Products, provide for harmonising Cyprus Legislation with the Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. The Regulations define the following relevant terms: aerial spraying of pesticides; agricultural medicinal product, including: plant protection products as defined in the European Legislation, and biocides according to the National Legislation; risk assessment and impact of pesticides use on human health and the environment; distributor of pesticides; agricultural pesticide application equipment; surface water; groundwater; non-chemical and alternative methods for plant protection; integrated plant protection.
The provisions of these Regulations apply to agricultural drugs, used as plant protection products. Matters covered by these Regulations include: definition of national action plans; protection of the environment; indicators to monitor the use of plant protection products containing herbicides; appropriate training for users and distributors of pesticides; certificate granting system; regular inspection of agricultural equipment used for agricultural medicinal products; restriction on the use of certain pesticides; protection of the aquatic environment and of drinking water supplies; measures for the assessment of the impact and the damage on water resources; specific measures for packaging and disposal of agricultural waste and pesticide residues; pest management interventions; incentives for professional users.