Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

Schedule 5

PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS OTHER THAN SCHEDULE 1, 2, & 3 CHEMICALS

CHAPTER 11.15
PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS CONTROL ACT

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION

List of Subsidiary Legislation

Pesticides Control (Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations – Section 7

(Statutory Instrument 70/1987)

Statutory Instrument 70/1987 .. in force 24 December 1987

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

PESTICIDES CONTROL (LABELLING OF PESTICIDES) REGULATIONS – SECTION 7

Commencement [24 December 1987]

1.   Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Pesticides Control (Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations.

2.   Interpretation

In the Regulations—

“active ingredients” means any substance in a pesticide that is intended to have a toxic effect on a pest;

“common name” means—

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   (a)     the name assigned by—

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      (i)     the International Organisation for Sandardisation, or

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      (ii)     the British standards Institution; or

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   (b)     where there is no name assigned under paragraph (a), the chemical name of the active ingredient;

“label” means any legend word or mark attached to, included in, belonging to or accompanying a container.

3.   Labelling of Pesticides

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   (1)   Subject to subregulations (3) and (4), every container in which a pesticide is imported, transported within, exposed or offered for sale or otherwise distributed in, shall have affixed to it a label on which is set forth clearly and prominently to the satisfaction of the Board—

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      (a)     the trade or proprietary name of the pesticide;

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      (b)     the name and address of the distributor or manufacturer;

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      (c)     the common name of the active ingredients and its percentage content;

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      (d)     the net content by weight or volume of the container;

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      (e)     the precautions to be observed in the handling and use of the contents of the containers;

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      (f)     adequate directions concerning the manner in which the pesticide is to be used;

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      (g)     specific information respecting the interval to be observed between application of the pesticide and—

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         (i)     sowing or planting of crops in an area that has been treated,

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         (ii)     harvesting, use or consumption of crops that have been treated,

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         (iii)     re-entry of workers into field of treated crops and the handling of treated commodities,

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         (iv)     the grazing of animals on pastures which have been treated, and

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         (v)     the subsequent slaughter of animals that have grazed on pastures which have been treated;

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      (h)     for pesticides, the toxic nature of which makes it necessary to indicate the degree and type of hazard, the relevant warning and risk symbols, colours and words as set out in the Schedule, and the first aid and medical treatment which should be carried out in the event of poisoning from the contents of the containers;

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      (i)     appropriate instructions for the protection of users, operators, third parties, food commodities, livestock, domestic animals, wild-life and the environment;

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      (j)     adequate information and advice as to proper storage, disposal of containers, disposal of unwanted or contaminated products and similar matters; and

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      (k)     such other information as may be required by the Board.

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   (2)   The label requirements set out in subregulation (1) must appear in the English language but not to the exclusion additionally of translations in foreign languages.

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   (3)   Where a container is not large enough to permit all the information required under subregulation (1) to be stated on the label affixed thereto, the information required under paragraphs (e) to (k) of subregulation (1) may be omitted from the label.

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   (4)   Any information that may be omitted from a label that is affixed to a container, must be included on another label accompanying that container.

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   (5)   The accompanying instructions must include the substance of the label statements supplied under this Regulation.

4.   Weights, volumes, concentrations or dosage rates to be unambiguous

Any weights, volumes, concentrations or dosage rates set out on a label must be stated in clear and unambiguous terms.

5.   Penalty

Any person who contravenes these Regulations commits an offence and is liable in respect thereof to the penalties imposed under section 9 of the Pesticides Control Act, 1975.

Schedule

LABELLING OF PESTICIDES

The relevant colours, symbols and precautionary words for such classification, according to the degree of toxicity of a pesticide shall be as follows—

The words: “Keep out of the reach of children, domestic and farm animals” must also appear on all labels.

The relevant colour used on a label to indicates the degree of toxicity of a pesticide shall be 15% of the height of the label and the following toxicological classification shall be used—

LD 50 (RAT) mg/kg BODY WEIGHT

The terms “solid” and “liquid” refer to the physical state of the product or formulation being classified.

Pesticides Control (Registration and Licensing) Regulations – Section 7

(Statutory Instrument 71/1987)

Statutory Instrument 71/1987 .. in force 24 December 1987

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

PESTICIDES CONTROL (REGISTRATION AND LICENSING) REGULATIONS – SECTION 7

Commencement [24 December 1987]

1.   Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Pesticides Control (Registration and Licensing) Regulations.

2.   Interpretation

In these Regulations—

“accompanying instructions” means any separate document containing information that is supplied with the pesticide container;

“active ingredient” means any substance in a pesticide that is intended to have toxic effect on pests;

“common name” means—

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   (a)     the name assigned by—

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      (i)     the International Organisation for Standardisation, or

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      (ii)     the British Standard Institution; or

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   (b)     where there is no name assigned under paragraph (a), the chemical name of the active ingredient.

3.   Pesticides to be registered as approved pesticides

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   (1)   A person shall not manufacture, import, advertise, use, sell, expose or offer for sale any pesticide unless that pesticide has been approved by the Board and registered by the Board as an approved pesticide and notice of such registration is published in the Gazette.

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   (2)   A person who desires to have a pesticide approved for the purposes of subregulation (1) shall submit an application in the form set out as Form A – 1 in the Schedule.

4.   Licence to import or manufacture pesticide

An application for a licence to import or manufacture a pesticide under these Regulations shall be in the form set out as Form A – 2 in the Schedule.

5.   Application by research institutes or organisations

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   (1)   Despite these Regulations, a research institute or other organisation engaged in research, may apply in writing to the Board for authorisation to import and use, for research purposes only, limited quantities of a pesticide not approved under these Regulations.

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   (2)   An application made under subregulation (1) must state the common name, chemical name, proprietary name and the research work to be carried out.

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   (3)   Where permission is granted to import and use a pesticide under this regulation—

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      (a)     the pesticide shall not be sold or distributed, and shall be used only—

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         (i)     by the employees of the institute or organisation and for the purpose for which it is imported, and

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         (ii)     on the premises on which the research work is being done;

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      (b)     no crop, animal or product of any animal to which such pesticide is applied may be used as food for human consumption or as feed for animals, as the case may be; and

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      (c)     the Board may require the research institute or organisation to submit a technical report on the pesticide to the Board after the research work is completed.

6.   Use of pesticide for experimental purposes

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   (1)   When an individual, or company not authorised under regulation 5 desires to engage in experimental work using a pesticide not registered as an approved pesticide under these Regulations, the individual or company shall apply to the Board for a permit to import and use such pesticide.

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   (2)   The Board may, despite these Regulations, issue to the individual, or company referred to in subregulation (1) in respect of the pesticide sought to be used, a permit to import and use such pesticide in the form set out as A – 3 in the Schedule.

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   (3)   A permit issued under subregulation (2) must state—

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      (a)     the period for which it is valid;

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      (b)     the quantity of pesticide which may be imported;

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      (c)     the conditions regarding the use of the pesticide; and

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      (d)     the date by which a technical report on the pesticide, should be submitted.

7.   Licence to import or manufacture a pesticide

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   (1)   A licence to import or manufacture a pesticide may be granted on such terms and may be subject to such conditions as the Board may think necessary and shall be in the form set out as Form A – 3 in the Schedule.

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   (2)   The Board may review, renew, alter or revoke any licence or permit granted under these Regulations.

8.   Power of Board as regards registration of pesticides

The Board may—

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   (a)     refuse to register a pesticide as an approved pesticide if—

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      (i)     the person applying for such registration has not supplied all the information required by the Board in the form set out as Form A – 1 in the Schedule,

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      (ii)     the pesticide, when used in accordance with the information submitted with the application, is not considered by the Board to be safe or effective in controlling pests, or

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      (iii)     the use of the pesticide in Saint Lucia may constitute a risk to the public health, domestic animals, wild-life or the environment;

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   (b)     at any time strike off the register of approved pesticides any pesticide if it considers it necessary to do so in the interest of the public health for the safety of domestic animals and for the preservation of wildlife or the environment.

9.   Licensing for the warehousing, repackaging, retailing of approved pesticides

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   (1)   A person shall not store, repackage, retail or otherwise deal with any pesticide registered by the Board as an approved pesticide unless he or she first obtains from the Board a licence for the premises where he or she intends to store, repackage, retail or otherwise deal with any pesticide.

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   (2)   An application for a licence under subregulation (1) shall be in the form set out in Form B – 1 in the Schedule.

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   (3)   The Board may, after considering an application made under subregulation (2) visit the premises where the pesticide is being dealt with before granting or refusing to grant the licence.

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   (4)   The applicant shall be notified of a visit by an Inspector in the form set out as Form B – 2 in the Schedule.

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   (5)   No notice shall be issued for subsequent visits by an Inspector.

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   (6)   A licence issued under this regulation must be stamped with the official stamp of the Board and shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the approved premises.

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   (7)   A licence issued under this regulation may be valid for a period of one year or such shorter period as may be determined by the Board and shall be in the form set out as Form B – 3 in the Schedule.

10.   Cancellation of licence

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   (1)   A licence issued under regulation 9 shall be deemed to be invalid if there is any change in—

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      (a)     the location of the area where the pesticide is being dealt with or handled even if it may be carried out in the same building;

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      (b)     the design of the room in which the pesticide is being dealt with or handled; or

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      (c)     the location of various approved pesticides.

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   (2)   Where any change referred to subregulation (1) has been carried out a new application must be made to the Board to give effect to such a change.

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   (3)   The Board may refuse to issue or may at any time cancel or amend a licence issued under this regulation if the applicant fails to comply with the requirements for or any condition attached to the licence.

11.   Record of pesticides

The Board may, whenever it deems necessary, specify restrictions on the sale of a pesticide and may stipulate that a record be kept as in the form set out as Form C in Schedule 1 in which the names, addresses and proof of identity of all persons purchasing such pesticide can be entered together with the quantity purchased and the date of purchase.

12.   Notice to person affected by decision of the Board

The secretary of the Board shall, within 14 days of a decision of the Board to—

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   (a)     approve or refuse approval of a pesticide;

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   (b)     withdraw its approval of a pesticide;

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   (c)     refuse to issue a licence; or

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   (d)     cancel or amend a licence,

give notice of that decision to the person affected thereby.

13.   Application for reconsideration of Board's decision

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   (1)   Where the Board—

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      (a)     refuses to approve a pesticide;

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      (b)     withdraws its approval of a pesticide;

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      (c)     refuses to issue a licence; or

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      (d)     cancels or amends a licence,

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   a person affected by the decision of the Board may within 30 days of receiving notice of the Board's decision, apply by letter addressed to the secretary to have the decision reconsidered by the Board.

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   (2)   The Board shall on receiving a letter under this regulation, fix a date for reconsidering its decision and shall give the applicant an opportunity to be heard and to be represented by counsel if he or she so desires.

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   (3)   The Board may, after reconsidering the application—

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      (a)     revoke its former decision and substitute another decision therefor; or

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      (b)     confirm its former decision.

14.   Pesticide, sold or distributed to be accompanied by conditions

Each container or package of a pesticide sold or distributed shall be accompanied by a copy of the conditions regarding its use and storage as laid down by the Board under the Pesticides Control (Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations.

15.   Inferior products

A person shall not supply as a pesticide a product that has decomposed or is deteriorated so as to be ineffective or dangerous, or which is packaged in containers that have deteriorated or have been damaged so as to be dangerous in storage or use.

16.   False advertising

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   (1)   A person shall not advertise any pesticide in a manner which is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the information supplied to the Board at the time of registration.

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   (2)   All information contained on the label and accompanying instructions shall be in accordance with the information supplied to the Board at the time of application for registration, and shall not include any misleading or fictitious claims.

17.   Containers

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   (1)   All pesticides imported into, transported within or exposed or offered for sale or otherwise distributed in Saint Lucia shall be packed in containers deemed suitable for the purpose by the Board.

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   (2)   Where an unsuitable container is in use the Board shall give notice thereof in writing to the person responsible, who shall be held to be in contravention of these Regulations if he or she fails to ensure that the unsuitable container is replaced by a suitable container within 3 months of the date of the notice.

18.   Transportation of pesticides

A person shall not transport any pesticide unless—

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   (a)     it is securely packaged to avoid leakage arising from the ordinary risk of handling;

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   (b)     the outside of the package containing the pesticide is labelled conspicuously with the name and description of the pesticide and a notice indicating that it is to be kept separate from food containers is delivered by the distributor or seller to the transporter; or

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   (c)     adequate precautions from the risk of contaminating food for human consumption or animal feed, utensils and water supplies are taken and similar precautions against the accidental destruction or contamination of plant and animal life are also taken.

19.   Penalty

Any person who contravenes these Regulations is liable to the penalties imposed by section 9(2) of the Pesticides Control Act, 1975.

Schedule

FORM A – 1

(Regulation 3)

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PESTICIDE

1.  

   The Secretary,

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   Pesticides Control Board,

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   Ministry of Agriculture,

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   Castries

1.  

   Dear Sir/Madam,

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   I ............................................................................................... (Name)

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   of ............................................................................................ (Address)

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   hereby apply to the Pesticides Control Board for approval of the pesticide ..................

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   .......................................................................................... (Trade Name)

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   1. Name of manufacturer ............................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   2. Common names of all active ingredients and their percentage content and the percentages and types of the remaining ingredients for the pesticide

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   3. Type of formulation. (Specify whether the pesticide is an emulsifiable, concentrate, wettable powder, dust, granule or has any other physical form). (Please use this form for one type of formulation only).

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   4. Crops and types of pests for which pesticides are to be used

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   5. Manufacturers recommended method, frequency and rate of application

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   6. First aid measurers to be taken pending medical advice in a case of suspected poisoning by the pesticide and the treatment that should be administered by a medical practitioner. Specify recommended antidotes

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   7. The toxic effects likely to be caused in persons using or handling the pesticide with special reference to the toxic effects likely to be caused by indigestion, by inhalation and by absorption through the skin

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   ............................................................................................................

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   ............................................................................................................

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   8.

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      (a)     Recommended period between final application and harvest (with supporting data)

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           ............................................................................................

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           ............................................................................................

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      (b)     Information on the levels of residues in food likely to result from use recommended rates, timing, frequency and methods of application

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           ............................................................................................

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           ............................................................................................

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   9. The toxic effects which the use of the pesticide may have on birds, fishes, bees, biological agents and on other wild-life and domestic animals

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   10. LD 50 pesticide. State tested animals—

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      Oral ..............................................................................................

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      Dermal .........................................................................................

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      Inhalation ......................................................................................

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   11. Methods for formulation analysis of the pesticides and for analysis of their residues in crops, animals, produce and animals products. (Note: Reference to published methods of analysis will be acceptable.)

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   12. Tolerance levels as prescribed by FAO/WHO

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   13. Other information (usage etc.)

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

FORM A – 2

(Regulation 4)

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO IMPORT/MANUFACTURE A PESTICIDE

1.  

   The Secretary,

1.  

   Pesticides Control Board,

1.  

   Ministry of Agriculture,

1.  

   Castries,

1.  

   Saint Lucia, W.I.

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   Date ..............

1.  

   Sir/Madam,

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   (Name) ..................................................................................................

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   of (Address) ..................................................... hereby apply to the Pesticide Control Board for a licence to Import/Manufacture (state quantity) ........................ of the pesticide .............................................................. containing the active ingredients(s) .............................. in the formulation .....................................

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   ................................................

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   Applicant

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   This application must be accompanied by—

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      (a)     a copy of all labels or of all proposed labels used or intended to be used on the container in which the pesticide is to be packed;

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      (b)     a copy of any instructions or of any proposed instruction accompanying or intended to accompany each package of the pesticide;

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      (c)     a statement setting out any information, additional to that given on the label and additional to that contained in the instructions accompanying the package relating to the safety precautions and the type of clothes, facilities and equipment recommended to prevent hazards to persons using or handling the pesticide;

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      (d)     documented evidence that the pesticide is being sold for use in its country of origin and whether there are any conditions attached to such use; and

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      (e)     all booklets and documents in which information is given and make reference to them on the form.

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   Note: The Board reserves the right to revoke approval of the pesticide (the licence) at any time during the approved period if it deems this necessary.

FORM A – 3

(Regulations 6 and 7)

PERMIT/LICENCE TO IMPORT/MANUFACTURE A PESTICIDE

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   Licence No ......................

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   Date of Issue .....................

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   Date of expiry ...................

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   The Licensee ...........................................................................................

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   of .........................................................................................................

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   is hereby permitted to import/manufacture .......................................................

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   quantity of ............................................................................. containing the

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   active ingredient(s) ....................................................................................

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   ............................................................................................................

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   in the formulation .....................................................................................

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   ............................................................................................................

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   ............................................................................................................

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   Subject to the following conditions .................................................................

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   ...........................................................................................................

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   ............................................

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   Secretary, Pesticides Control Board

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   Please note the following—

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      1.     Each package sold or distributed must be accompanied by a copy of those conditions which relate to the use and storage of this pesticide.

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      2.     Any change in the trade name of the pesticide, or in the name and address of the person to whom this licence is issued, must be communicated to the Pesticides Control Board within one month of the change.

FORM B – 1

(Regulation 8)

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PREMISES TO DEAL WITH PESTICIDES

1.  

   Date ..............................

1.  

   The Secretary,

1.  

   Pesticides Control Board,

1.  

   Ministry of Agriculture,

1.  

   Castries,

1.  

   Saint Lucia, W.I.

1.  

   Dear Sir/Madam,

1.  

   I................................................................................................. (Name)

1.  

   of .........................................................................................................

1.  

   .................................................................................................... hereby

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   apply to the Pesticides Control Board for Licensing of my premises at—

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   1.   ...................................................................................... for warehousing

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   2.   ..................................................................................... for repackaging

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   3.   ......................................................................... for retailing of pesticides.

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   I have complied with all the provisions of the Employees (Occupational Health and Safety) Act relating to the premises.

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   .........................................

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      Applicant

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   N.B. Applicants may be requested to provide additional information by the Board.

FORM B – 2

(Regulation 9)

NOTICE

1.  

   The Pesticides Control Board,

1.  

   Ministry of Agriculture,

1.  

   Castries,

1.  

   Saint Lucia, W.I.

1.  

   Date ...............................

1.  

   Dear Sir/Madam,

1.  

   The Board has met to consider your application dated ......................................

1.  

   for licensing of your premises at—

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   1.   ..................................................................................... for warehousing

1.  

   2.   .................................................................................... for repackaging

1.  

   3.   ........................................................................ for retailing of pesticides.

1.  

   An Inspector will be visiting your premises on ..................................................

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   ................................................. at .......................................................

1.  

   Your co-operation will be appreciated.

1.  

      Yours faithfully,

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      ........................................

1.  

      Secretary,

1.  

      Pesticides Control Board

FORM B – 3

(Regulation 9)

NOTICE

1.  

   The Pesticides Control Board,

1.  

   Ministry of Agriculture,

1.  

   Castries,

1.  

   Saint Lucia, W.I.

1.  

   Date ...............................

1.  

   Dear Sir/Madam,

1.  

   The Board considered your application dated ................................................

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   ................................................................for licensing of your premises at—

1.  

   1.   ...................................................................................... for warehousing

1.  

   2.   ..................................................................................... for repackaging

1.  

   3.   ........................................................... for retailing of pesticides, and upon investigation decided to approve/not to approve your premises licensed, for a period of

1.  

      Yours faithfully,

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      ........................................

1.  

      Secretary,

1.  

      Pesticides Control Board

1.  

   Reasons for not approving—

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   ..........................................................................................................

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   ..........................................................................................................

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   ..........................................................................................................

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   ..........................................................................................................

FORM C

(Regulation 11)

PURCHASE OF A RESTRICTED PESTICIDE

(Poison)

1.  

   I ........................................................................................... (Full Name)

1.  

   Of ............................................................................................ (Address)

1.  

   ...........................................................................................................

1.  

   Have this day purchased ..................................................................... (Quantity)

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   Of restricted pesticide ............................................................... (Trade Name)

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   (..........................................% active ingredient ........................................)

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   knowing that this is a very poisonous substance.

Signed:...................................................

Date:......................................................

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   Witnessed by dealer:.............................................   Dealer's stamp

1.  

   Proof of identity    —   I.D. Card No.

1.  

         Passport No.........................

1.  

   Original   —   Pesticides Board

1.  

   Duplicate   —   Purchaser

1.  

   Triplicate   —   Dealer