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European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) Regulations, 1979.

Country
Ireland
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
The Regulations give effect to Council Directive No. 76/895/EEC. They provide that a person shall not put into circulation any fruit or vegetables to which these Regulations apply if it contains the residue of a pesticide specified in the first column of Part II of the Schedule or of a toxic metabolite or breakdown product of such pesticide in a quantity greater than the maximum laid down for that pesticide. Other regulations provide for inspection of documents, inspection and sampling of products, disposal of seized products, tampering with samples, and prescribe offences. (9 regulations completed by 1 Schedule)
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ire27671.pdf
Web site
http://www.bailii.org
Date of text
Notes
These Regulations have been amended also in 1981, 1994 and 1997 in respect of the maximum permitted residue levels of certain pesticides, and to make technical amendments to residue controls in the light of up-to-date scientific knowledge.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 120 of 2004).
European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 356 of 2003).
European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 526 of 2002).
European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 136 of 2001).
European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998.
European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) Regulations, 1985.