Pesticide Regulatory Policies and Implementing Guidelines - Philippines

Pesticide Regulatory policies and implementing guidelines issued by the FPA in the Philippines is the most important technical guideline for pesticide registration in the Philippines. It specifies in detail the registration data requirements for different types of pesticides.

 This 3rd (2020) edition of the “PESTICIDE REGULATORY POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES”, introduces new provisions on the issuance of Experimental Use Permits (EUPs), product labelling requirements, procedures on the disposal of pesticide containers, and FPA acceptance of third-party authorizations (TPA).

The book features eight (8) chapters namely:Mandate and Structure of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Pertaining to Pesticide Regulation (Chapter I); Registration of Chemical Pesticides (Chapter II); Policy Guidelines on Biorational Pesticides (Chapter III); Licensing, Certification and Accreditation of Pesticide Handlers (Chapter IV); Product Stewardship and Responsible Care (Chapter V); Post- Registration Activities (Chapter VI); Penalties for Violations (Chapter VII); and Miscellaneous Provisions and Requirements (Chapter VIII). It basically presents pesticide regulatory requirements, procedures, and processes, and defined technical terminologies for these to be understood. This document may serve as a guide for all pesticide handlers in their registration requirements and operational activities in the Philippines.

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