The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994

THE PESTICIDES AND 1 THE PESTICIDES AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ACT 1994 REGULATIONS 2 PART A PESTICIDES REGISTRATION REGULATIONS 1994 3 APPENDIX 2 THE PESTICIDES (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS, 1993 4 PESTICIDES (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS 1993 PART I – PRELIMINARY 48. Citation 49. Interpretation PART II – APPLICATION FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE 50. Who may Apply 51. The Application PART III – LABELS 52. The Label 53. Legibility of the label 54. Warranties and Quarantees on the Label PART IV – CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION 55. Publication of the Application 56. Time Limit 57. Confidentiality PART V – REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 58. Registration of the Pesticide 59. Registration Subject to Condition or Restricted Use 60. Provisional Clearance 61. Conditions of Registration 62. Issue of Registration Number and Certificate 63. Issue of Provisional Clearance Number and Certificate 64. Rejection of Application 65. Reasons for Rejection 66. Entry of Rejection on the Register 67. Application of Renewal 68. Renewal or Refusal of Renewal of Registration PART VI – RESTRICTION, BANNING AND CANCELLATION 69. Procedure for the Subsequent Restriction and Banning of Pesticide 70. Procedure for Cancellation of Registration 71. Procedure Relating to Pesticides after Banning and Cancelling of Registration 5 MANUFACTURE, IMPORT AND USE OF UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES 72. Form of Application 73. The Authorization 6 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 2. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of Section 2 of the Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Act 1993 shall apply and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing: “Act” means the Hazardous Chemicals Pesticides Control and Management Act 1993. “Regulations” means these regulations and any other regulations which may be made under the Act. PART II – APPLICATION FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE 3. –(1) An application for the registration of a pesticide shall be made by any person desiring to import, manufacture, sell or use any pesticide which is not registered in accordance with the provisions of the Act. (2) The applicant shall be resident in and registered to do business in The Gambia. (3) Where the applicant is not resident in The Gambia, the applicant shall designate a representative who is resident and registered to do business in The Gambia. 4. -(1) The application shall be submitted in the form attached to these regulations as Schedule 1. (2) The form for application for pesticide regulation provided for in subregulation 1 of this regulation shall require the statement, at a minimum of the following particulars; (a) common name or generic name, if available its distinguishing name or trade name, its chemical name, and its structural formula and the name and concentration of every active ingredient of the pesticide, (b) name and concentration of every other ingredient of the pesticide (c) detailed toxicological information on every ingredient of the pesticide and the commercial product, (d) data on the chemical and physical properties of the actve ingredients and of the commercial product, (e) data on the effects of each of the ingredients of the pesticide and of the commercial product on human health, 7 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (f) the effects of each of the active ingredients and the commercial product and their residues on crops, other living things and the environment in general, (g) a statement as to whether the pesticide has been banned, restricted, withdrawn from the market or refused registration in any country and if so, the reason for such restriction, withdrawal, ban or refusal to register and a justification as to why the pesticide should be registered in the Gambia, (h) a statement of the methods of analyzing the pesticide and of the authorities or sources on which such statement is based, (i) the physical address of the place of business of the applicant. (3) The following shall be attached to an application under this section: (a) a sample of the pesticide for laboratory purposes, (b) a sample of the proposed container (c) a sample of the propose label (d) a certificate of registration of the pesticide issued by the responsible authority in the country of origin, (e) such samples, information, or tests relative to the efficacy and safety of the pesticide including reports on efficacy trials to be undertaken and financed by the applicant as may be required by the Board. (4) The Board may require the applicant to furnish any other particulars it deems necessary. (5) The application for registration shall be accompanied by such a fee as may be prescribed in Schedule 2 to the Act. PART III - LABELS 5. The label in accordance with Section 18 of the Act and Regulation 4 of these Regulations shall contain at a minimum the following: 8 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (a) the identity of the product: its common name, chemical name, and trade name (the latter if any), (b) the name and address of the manufacturer of formulator and of the person on whose application the pesticide was registered, (c) net contents (d) registration or provisional clearance number, (e) date of manufacture or formulation, (f) date of test, (g) date of expiry, (h) normal storage stability and methods for safe storage, (i) name and percentage by weight of active ingredient and names and percentages by weight of other ingredients, (j) statement of what the pesticide is used for, (k) warning or caution statements which may include all, some, or either of following as appropriate: (j) the words “warning” or “caution”, (ii) the words “danger keep away from children”, (iii) the word poison (marked indelibly in red on contrasting background), (iv) a pictogram of skull and crossbones, (l) a statement of first aid measures including the antidote when inhaled or ingested and direction that a physician must be contacted immediately. (m) adequate directions for use should be included in accompanying leaflet including safety precaution in handling and using the product and measures for cleaning any equipment used, 9 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (n) in the case of restricted pesticides, a statement that the pesticide is for restricted use only and a further statement of those restricted use or uses, and the conditions that have to be complied with, (o) directions for the disposal of the container, the pesticide or the expired pesticide in accordance with the Act and the regulations, (p) any other information that the Board may deem necessary, 6. The label shall be written in characters that are easily legible, 7.-(1) The label shall contain no warranties, guarantees or liability exclusion clauses inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or the Regulations. (2) Any such warranties, guarantees, and liability exclusion clauses shall be void to the extent of their inconsistency with the Act or the Regulations. PART IV – CONSIDERATION THE APPLICATION 8.-(1) The Board shall publish a notice in the Gazette, stating the common name, trade name, the name of the active ingredients and the intended use of the pesticide for which an application for registration is made under these Regulations and invite comments from the public. (2) All comments of the public whether objections to or in support of the application shall be taken into account by the Board in making a decision in accordance with Regulations 11, 12, 13, and 17 of these Regulations provided that the comment is received by the Board within 30 days of such notice. 9. The Board shall consider each application within 60 days of receiving all the particulars and the completion of the performance of all tests required by the Act, the Regulations, and the Board. 10. Subject to regulation 8, information submitted to the Board by the applicant shall not be released to any other person, except: (a) pursuant to an order of a court, (b) pursuant to the public interest as determined by the Minister on the advice of the Board. 10 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 PART 4 – REGISTATION PROCEDURE 11. If the Board is satisfied, after considering all the information submitted in the application, all the submissions made by the public pursuant to regulation 8, and any other information available to the Board, that the pesticides if effective and is not likely to cause adverse effects to human health, animals, plants or the environment it may approve the regulation of the pesticide. 12.-(1) If the Board considers all the information submitted to it in the application, the submissions of the public in accordance with regulation 8, and any other information available to the Board, and forms the opinion that the pesticide is likely to cause adverse effects to human health, animals, plant or the environment unless the pesticide is handled or used subject to certain conditions, it shall register such a pesticide subject to certain conditions, it shall register such a pesticide subject to those conditions. (2) A pesticide registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be a restricted pesticide in accordance with the provisions of the Act and shall be treated as such for all purposes. 13.-(1) If the Board is satisfied that a pesticide is not likely to cause adverse effects to human health, animals, plants or the environment in general when used in accordance with instructions on the label, but is of the opinion that further information is required before a registration granted, the Board may at its discretion grant a provisional clearance pending the submission of the necessary information. (2) A provisional clearance in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation may also be granted where the pesticide is to be tested in field trials in The Gambia. 14.-(1) The Board in registering any pesticide may impose any conditions it deems necessary for the safe and effective handling and use of the pesticide and for the protection of human health, animals, plants or the environment. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, the Board may in particular impose conditions: (a) limiting the manner in which the pesticides are used, its target pests, and the plants or animals on which it may be used, (b) limiting the claims that may be made for the pesticide in the label or any advertisement, (c) limiting the use of the pesticide to trained personnel, or subject to the supervision of the Board, 11 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (d) requiring that the pesticide only be used with protective clothing and with specific approved equipment, (e) requiring the period review of the pesticide in accordance with emergent information, (f) any other condition the Board shall deem necessary 15.-(1) Where the Board approves the registration of a pesticide in accordance with Regulations 11 and 12, the Registrar shall: (a) assign the pesticide a registration number, (b) sign and issue a certificate of registration in the form set out in Schedule 2 of these Regulations, (c) where the pesticide is registered as a restricted, the certificate shall state that the pesticide is restricted and state the restrictions imposed. (d) Include the pesticide in the register of pesticides. (2) The certificate of registration issued under this regulation shall be conclusive evidence of the registration of a pesticide. (3) The certificate of registration shall be kept at the place of business of the person on whose application the pesticide is registered and may be inspected by the Board or an Inspector at all reasonable times. (4) The person on whose application a pesticide is registered shall provide notarized copies of the certificate of registration of the pesticide to all his duly appointed agents which may be kept and inspected as provided for in Sub-Regulation of 3 this regulation 16.-(1) Where the Board grants a provisional clearance in accordance with regulation 13 the Registrar shall: (a) assign a provisional clearance number (b) sign and issue a certificate of provisional clearance in the form set out in Schedule 3 of these Regulations stating, where applicable, any conditions or restrictions attached to such provisional clearance, (c) include the pesticide in the register of pesticides. 12 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (2) The certificate of provisional clearance issued under this regulation shall be conclusive evidence that a pesticide is provisionally cleared. (3) The certificate of provisional clearance shall be kept at the place of business of the person on who application the provisional clearance is granted and may be inspected by the Board or an inspector at all reasonable times. (4) The person on whose application the provisional clearance is granted shall provide notarized copies of the provisional clearance certificate to all duly appointed agents which may be kept and inspected as provided for in Sub-Regulation 3 of this regulation. PART V – REJECTION OF AN APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION 17.-(1) The Board may reject an application for the registration of pesticide in accordance with Section 12 of the Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power and in particular the Board may reject an application if: (a) the application is not complete in accordance with the requirements of regulation 3, (b) the application contain information which is misleading, erroneous, deceptive or likely to deceive, (c) the pesticide causes adverse effects to human health, animals, plants or the environment in general even when handled and use according to the given instructions. (d) the pesticide is already registered under this Act, (e) the container, and the label do not meet the requirements of the Act and the Regulations, (f) the applicant for registration is not suitable or capable of carrying out the obligations imposed by the Act and the Regulations, (g) the pesticide is not effective for the purpose stated in the application 18. Where the Board rejects an application for registration of a pesticide, it shall state in writing its reasons for so doing to the applicant. 13 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 19. Where an application for registration of a pesticide has been rejected by the Board, the Registrar shall make an entry onto the register on the list of banned pesticides stating the identity of the pesticide, the reasons for rejecting the application, and any other particulars the Board may specify. PART IV – RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDES 20.-(1) A person desiring to renew the registrations of a pesticide shall make an application to the Board in the form attached to these Regulations as Schedule 4 and shall include: (a) reports on any new tests concerning safety and efficacy of the pesticide in local or similar conditions, and new findings on the toxicity of the product. (b) Information on any changes in the pesticide’s formulation and the toxicity, efficacy and chemical stability of those changes, (c) information on observed residue levels in animals, plants and the environment and its effect on human health, (d) whether the pesticide has been banned or severely restricted in any country or whether such an existing ban or severe restriction has been removed or modified, (e) a copy of the current certificate of registration which shall be attached (2) The application shall be made six months before the expiry of the current Registration. (3) The applicant for renewal may request the Board to amend an existing registration by modifying certain conditions on the basis of information supplied in sub-regulation 1 of this regulation. 21.-(1) Where the Board is satisfied that the registration of the pesticide should be renewed, it shall renew the registration and proceed as provided for in regulations 11, 12, 14, and 15 of these Regulations. (2) The Board shall reject an application for renewal if: (a) the pesticide had originally been registered on the basis of misleading, erroneous or deceptive information, 14 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (b) the pesticide cause adverse effects to human health, animals, plants or the environment when handled and used according to instructions, (c) the container has proved unsuitable for the storage and handling of the pesticide, (d) the label does not meet the requirements of the Act and the Regulations, (e) the applicant for renewal has failed to carry out the obligation imposed by the Act and the Regulations, (f) the pesticide is no longer effective for the purpose for which it was registered. (3) The Board shall, before making a decision under this regulation, give an opportunity to the person on whose application the pesticide is registered to make both written and oral representations before it. (4) The Board shall state the reasons for its refusal to renew the registration of a pesticide in writing to the applicant. (5) The Registrar shall amend the register of pesticides in accordance with the decision of the Board taken pursuant to this regulation. PART VII – RESTRICTION, BANNING, AND CANCELLATION 22.-(1) Before making a decision to restrict the use and handling of a pesticide or to ban a pesticide in accordance with Section 15 of the Act, the Board shall: (a) be satisfied that there is evidence that the pesticide causes or is likely to cause adverse effects to human health, animals, plants or the environment, (b) require the person on whose application the pesticide is registered to show cause in writing 30 days why restrictions or a ban should not be imposed against the pesticide, (c) publish in the Gazette the intention to impose a ban on or restrict the use and handling of the pesticide and invite public comments to be submitted within 30 days of such a notices. (2) Act its meeting to consider the restriction or banning of a pesticide under Section 15 of the Act, the Board shall: 15 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 (a) consider the information provided in writing by the person on whose application the pesticide is registered, (b) consider the public comments, (c) consider any other information available to the Board including the submission of experts in the field of pesticides management where the Board deems it necessary, (d) invite the person on whose application the pesticide is registered to attend at the meeting and make oral submissions in person or through a representative. (3) The Registrar shall amend the register of pesticides in accordance with the decision of the Board taken pursuant to this Regulation. 23.-(1) Where the Board desires to cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with section 16 of the Act, it shall: (a) except for the provisions of section 16 (2) b and 16 (2) (e) of the Act, require the person on whose application the pesticide was registered to show cause in writing within thirty days why the registration should not be cancelled. , (b) publish in the Gazette the intention to cancel the registration and invite public comments within thirty days of such notice. (2) At its meeting, to consider the cancellation of the pesticide, the Board shall: (a) consider the written submissions of the person on whose application the pesticide was registered, and the comments of the public and any information available to the Board, (b) invite the person on whose application the pesticide was registered to make representations in person or through a representative and consider those representations. (3) The Board shall state its reasons for canceling the registration of a pesticide to the person on whose application the pesticide is registered. (4) The Registrar shall amend the register of pesticides in accordance with the decision taken by the Board pursuant to this Regulation. 16 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 24.-(1) Any person having in possession a pesticide which is banned or whose registration is otherwise cancelled by the Board under the provisions of the Act shall within twenty-one days of such ban or cancellation notify the Board of the location in which the pesticide is stored and the quantity stored. (2) The Board shall determine the most environmentally sound manner for disposing of such a pesticide including making an order that the importer, manufacturer or distributor shall bear the costs of disposal. MANUFACTURE, IMPORT AND USE OF UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES 25.-(1) An application for an authorization to import, manufacture or use an unregistered pesticide in accordance with Section 13 of the Act shall be made in writing to the Board and shall disclose the following: (a) the application institution, the physical address of the applicant, the status of the applicant whether a public or private, educational or research institution (b) all the information required to be submitted under regulation 4 (2) and 4 (3) of these Regulations, (c) a description of and justification for the scientific research to be carried out, (d) a statement of the expected outcomes of the research and their benefit to society, (e) the names and qualification of the person or persons who shall supervise the research and direct the handling and use of the pesticide, (f) the special precautionary measures taken to ensure that the pesticide is not likely to cause adverse effects to human health, animals plants or the environment, (g) an undertaking that plants and animals on which pesticide is applied shall not be made available as food in any circumstances whatsoever, (2) An application is accordance with sub-regulation 1 of this regulation shall be considered by the board within six months of the date when all the particulars of the application are received by the Board. 17 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 26. The Board shall, after considering the information provided by the applicant and any other information available to the Board including expert opinion, grant in its own discretion, an authorization in writing in the form set out in stage 5 to these Regulations, to import, manufacture or use an unregistered pesticide in The Gambia by the applicant provided that it is satisfied that the pesticide shall be managed in such a manner that it is not likely to cause any adverse effects to human health, animals, plants or the environment. 18 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1993 SCHEDULE 1 PESTICIDES (REGISTRATION) REGULATION 1993 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE INSTRUCTIONS: a. To be completed in quadruplicate b. Type or use block letters c. An application of fee of Dalasis shall be paid d. Attach separate sheets of paper where necessary To: The Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Board THE APPLICANT 1. Name and (postal and physical) address of applicant 2. Name and (postal and physical) address of the applicant’s resident representative in the Gambia (if applicant is not resident) 3. Name and postal and physical) address of the manufacturer of the pesticide 19 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 IDENTITY OF THE PESTICIDE 1. Trade name of the pesticide 2. Common name 3. Structural formula 4. Chemical name 5. Empirical formula and molecular weight 6. Manufacturers development code number (s) 7. For use against (describe the hosts and pests) 20 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS For each of the active ingredients: (attach additional sheets if necessary). 1. Common name 2. Chemicals name 3. Structural formula 4. Concentration (as percentage per g/kg or g/l) a. Physical state b. Colour c. Odour d. Melting point e. Decomposition point f. Boiling point g. Vapour pressure (figure to be given at a stated temperature preferably in the range of 20-25C) h. Density (for Liquids only) 21 i. Hydrolysis rate (under stated relevant conditions) j. Photolysis k. Absorption spectra (e.g ultra violet, infrared, visible etc) l. Any other relevant properties 22 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 FOR EVERY OTHER INGREDIENT OF THE PESTICIDE (Attach separate sheets if necessary) 1. Name 2. Source (manufacturers name and address) 4. Physical state 5. Odour 6. Concentration (as a percentage of the pesticide g/kg, g/l/ etc) 7. Storage stability V. THE FORMULATED PRODUCT 1. Colour 2. Odour 3. Melting point 4. Decomposition point 23 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 5. Boiling point 6. Vapour pressure 7. Density (for liquids) 8. Hydrolysis rate (under stated relevant conditions) 9. Photolysis 10. Absorption spectra 11. Content of active ingredients and percentage 12. Water content 13. Storage stability (in relation to use) 14. Flammability a. Liquids (flash point) b. Solids 15. Acidity 16. Alkalinity 24 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 17. Wettability (for dispersible powders) 18. Persistent foam (formulation applied) 20. Suspensibility for dispersible powders and suspensing concentrates 20. Wet sieve test for dispersible powders and suspersible concentrates 21. Dry sieve test for granules and dusts 22. Emulsion stability (for emulsifiable concentrates 23. Corrosiveness (when necessary) 24. Known incompatibilities with other products (e.g. pesticides, fertilizers VI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (to be completed for both the formulate product and active Ingredient) 1. Acute oral toxisity 2. Acute percentaneous toxiety 3. Acute inhalation 25 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 4. Acute other routes (e.g intraperitoneal) 5. Skin irritation: 6. Eye irritation 7. Short term oral administration 8. Toxic effects of metabolites breakdown products or impurities 9. Metabolic studies 10. Long term toxity including carcinogenicity 11. Newotoxicity 26 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 12. Reproduction Studies 13. Embryotoxity (including teratogenicity) 14. Mutagenicity 15. Potentiation 16. Direct observations 17. Treatment of poisoning 27 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 18. First aid measures 19. Supplementary treatment 20. Any other information on toxicity VII. RESIDUES 1. Primary physical, chemical and biological data 2. Method of identifying residues 28 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 3. Reliable residue data from supervised trials (in a tropical climate) 4. Estimation of maximum residue level at harvest 5. Dates on further disappearance on transport, storage etc. 6. Estimation of residue level in commodity on sale 7. Date on disappearance of food preparation cooking or processing 8. Prediction of potential consumer intake (attaching actual intake stuides to this application) 29 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 9. Assessment of actual consumer intake VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREDICTION AND MINIMIZATION 1. Method of application of pesticide 2. Time of application 3. Rate of application (Litres per acre) 4. Frequency of application 5. Suitable climate and geographical conditions 30 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 6. Violability of the pesticide 7. Solubility in water 8. Absorption 9. Desorption 31 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 10. Degradation 11. Persistence 12. Effects on birds 13. Effects on fish 14. Effects on fish-food species 32 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 15. Effects on honey-bees 16. Degradation of the pesticide in soil 17. Possibility of accumulation with stable lipophilic compounds 18. Effect on water quality 19. Effect on soil organisms 20. Effect on crops other than the target crop 33 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 21. Any other effects on any living things in general IX. METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND DISPOSAL OF THE PESTICIDE AND PESTICIDE CONTAINER X. COUNTRIES WHERE THE PESTICIDE HAS BEEN BANNED OR RESTRICTED OR REFUSED REGISTRATION COUNTRY CONTROL MEASURE TAKE 34 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 Justification in case of the above registration in The Gambia XI. ATTACHMENTS: In addition to the requirements of Regulation (3), of the Pesticide (Registration) Regulations, the following are attached to this application: 1. Letter of appointment of resident representative (where applicable) 2. Report on efficacy and other claims made for the pesticides. 3. Methods of analysis of the pesticide, its ingredients, and its residues and the authorities on which such a statement is based. XII. HOW HAS THE APPLICANT GENERATED THE ABOVE INFORMATION? I hereby certify that the information provided above is true and correct in all particulars Date Signature Name Title 35 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1. DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION 2. DATE OF BOARD MEETING 3. DECISION BY THE BOARD REGISTRATION ( ) REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUEST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ( ) OTHER REQUEST (pertaining to label, container, manner of Advertisement ( ) If so specify REJECTION OF APPLICATION ( ) ADJOURNED TO NEXT BOARD MEETING ( ) 4. IN CASE OF REGISTRATION AND PROVISIONAL CLERANCE CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION 5. IN CASE OF REFUSAL TO REGISTER, REASONS GIVEN BY THE BOARD 36 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 SCHEDULE 2 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT ACT PESTICIDE (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE The Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Board, in its capacity as the registering authority under the Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides Control and Management Act and its Regulations, has on the application of: Name Address approved the Registration of the following pesticide and entered it time the Register of Pesticides with the following number Trade name Common name Chemical name Physical form Colour 37 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 Names of active ingredients and percentages of each 38 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 Manufacturer’s name postal address and location Conditions of handling use Target pests and hosts OTHER CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION This licence will be valid for five years from the date of registration. Ganted Signed (date) Registrar, Hazardous Chemicals And Pesticides Control and Management Board FEE: 39 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 SCHEDULE 3 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES PESTICIDES (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS CERTIFICATE OF PROVISIONAL CLEARANCE OF A PESTICIDE The Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Board, in its capacity as the registering authority under the Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides Control and Management Act and its Regulations, has on the application of: Name Address Approved the provisional clearance of the following pesticide and entered it on the Register of pesticides with the following Number Trade name Common name Chemical name Physical form Colour 40 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 Names of active ingredients and percentage of each Manufacturers name, postal address and location Conditions of handling and use Target pests and hosts Other conditions of provisional clearance 41 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 This certificate will be valid for three years from the date of Provisional Clearance. Ganted Signed (date) Registrar, Hazardous Chemicals And Pesticides Control and Management Board FEE: 42 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 SCHEDULE 4 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE INSTRUCTIONS a. To be completed in quadruplicate b. Type or use block letters c. An application fee of Dalasis shall be paid To: The Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Board. THE APPLICANT 1. Name and address of applicant 2. Name and address of applicant’s resident representative the Gambia (if the applicant is not resident) 3. Name and address (postal and physical) of the manufacturer of the pesticide 43 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 THE PESTICIDE REGISTRATION NUMBER Trade name Common name Chemical name What particulars of the current registration of the pesticide does the applicant want reconsidered by the Board? Has the pesticide been banned, restricted or denied registration in any country since its registration in the Gambia? If so give the reasons why? 44 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 Attachments: The following reports are attached to this application. 1. Reports on efficacy and safety of the pesticide in the Gambia (Appendix I). 2. Reports on any new applications of the pesticide and application patterns thereof 3. Reports on new findings on the toxicity, stability and efficacy of the pesticide (Appendix III). 4. Reports on new findings on possible environmental impacts of the pesticide (Appendix IV). 5. Certified copy of the current registration certificate (Appendix V). 6. Any other information to support any changes sought in the registration particulars (where applicable) Appendix VII. I certify that all information given above is complete and correct. Date Signature of Application or Authorised Representative FOR OFFICIAL USE 1. DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION 2. DATE OF BOARD MEETING 3. DECISION BY THE BOARD RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION ( ) REFUSAL TO RENEW REGISTRATION ( ) OTHER REQUEST (SPECIFY) ADJOURNED TO NEXT BOARD MEETING ( ) 45 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 ANY CHANGE IN THE CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION IN CASE OF REFUSAL TO RENEW, REASONS GIVEN BY THE BOARD 46 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 SCHEDULE 5 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT ACT PESTICIDES (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS AUTHORIZATION TO MANUFACTURE IMPORT OR USE AN UNREGISTERED PESTICIDE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES The Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and management Board, in its capacity as the registering authority, hereby authorized under Section 13 of the Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Act and its Regulations: Name Address to manufacture/import/or use (quantity of the following unregistered pesticide. Trade Name Common Name Manufacturer’s (Name and Address) to be used only for Scientific and Educational purposes at (Location). 47 The Pesticides (Registration) Regulations, 1994 Other conditions of authorization Granted Signed (date) Registrar, Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Control and Management Board FEE: Authorization Number