Law No. 12 “On use of chemicals and plant protection”.

This Law establishes common legal, economic, ecological, social and organizational grounds for use of chemicals and plant protection with a view of ensuring protection of public health, animals, environment, prevention and mitigation of the consequences of pollution of soil and products of animal and plant origin. The Act consists of 7 Sections divided into 28 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) state management in the sphere of use of chemicals and plant protection, supervision and control over safe management of pesticides and agrochemicals; (3) general requirements for safe management of pesticides and agrochemicals; (4) rights and duties; (5) liability; (6) international agreements; and (7) conclusive provisions. Circulation of pesticides and agrochemicals non-recorded in the state register of pesticides and agrochemicals shall be prohibited. Pesticides and agrochemicals shall be manufactured in accordance with standards and shall be subject to compulsory certification.