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Resolution of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Marine Resources No. 94 of 2012 regarding the issuance of the Regulations for the regulation and circulation of pesticides.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations consist of 51 articles that address the management of pesticide distribution in Libya. Chapter II focuses on pesticide registration, with Article 2 establishing the Agricultural Pesticides Registration Committee. This committee is responsible for handling applications for pesticide registration and addressing related registration matters. Article 5 outlines the pesticides that are prohibited from being registered, while Article 6 covers the conditions and procedures for registration. Article 10 deals with the information required on pesticide container labels, whether the pesticides are imported, locally manufactured, or prepared. The registration certificate is valid for five years and can be renewed. In cases of registration refusal, the Committee is obligated to provide the applicant with reasons for the denial, as stated in Article 13.
Chapter IV is dedicated to the manufacturing or preparation of pesticides. It outlines various aspects, including (i) manufacturing or preparation requirements, (ii) application processes with relevant authorities, (iii) permit issuance, (iv) conditions for engaging in this activity, (v) pesticide testing and quality control procedures, (vi) maximum pesticide residue limits, (vii) conditions for practice, import, inspection, and release of pesticides, (viii) procedures for granting import permits, (ix) regulations regarding severely restricted pesticide imports, (x) standards for pesticide containers and labeling, (xi) pesticide confiscation, (xii) transportation and disposal, (xiii) pesticide circulation, and (xiv) associated sanctions.
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Entry into force notes
Who carries out the activities object of these Regulations, shall have to settle the situation in a period not exceeding six months.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قرار وزير الزراعة والثروة الحيوانية والبحرية رقم 94 لسنة 2012 ميلادي بشأن إصدار لائحة تنظيم وتداول المبيدات