| Document ID (ISN) | 57120 |
| CIS number |
91-1980 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
M/U0610
|
| Title |
International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides (Amended version) [FAO] |
| Original title |
Code international de conduite pour la distribution et l'utilisation des pesticides (Version amendée) [FAO] [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Division, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Roma, Italy, 1990. 34p. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
This international code is designed to encourage responsible trade practices, and safe and efficient use of pesticides. It covers: definitions; pesticide management; testing of pesticides; reducing health hazards; regulatory and technical requirements; availability and use; distribution and trade; information exchange and prior informed consent; labelling, packaging, storage and disposal; advertising; monitoring and observance of the Code. The full copy of FAO Conference Resolution 10/85, which adopted the Code, is appended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; pesticides; FAO |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
handling and storage; warning notices; information of personnel; replaced; directive; international agreements |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
|
