Plant Protection Products Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 115 of 2004)

B 1224 Title and commencement. Scope and applicability. Interpretation. L.N. 115 of 2004 PESTICIDES CONTROL ACT 2001 (ACT NO. XI OF 2001) Plant Protection Products Regulations, 2004 IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 4 and 5 of the Pesticides Control Act, 2001, the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has made the following regulations: 1. The title of these regulations is the Plant Protection Products Regulations 2004, and shall come into force as follows: (a) the provisions under Part Two (i) on the expiry of thirty days following the publication of these regulations in the Gazette in relation to plant protection products not listed under Schedule One to these regulations; (ii) on the first day of May, 2004 in relation to plant protection products listed in Schedule One of these regulations; and (b) on the expiry of thirty days following the publication of these regulations in the Gazette in relation to all other provisions of these regulations. 2. The scope of these regulations is to provide for the authorisation and control of the dealing, advertising and use of any plant protection product or any other active substances intended for use in any plant protection product as specified in the Act. PART ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS 3. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires "Act" means the Pesticides Control Act, 2001; "advertising" in relation to plant protection products includes any form of door-to-door information, canvassing activity or inducement designed to promote the supply, sale or use of plant protection products and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing in particular includes: ( a) the advertising of plant protection products to the general public or to persons who may be expected to use or supply these products; (b) the provision of inducements to prescribe or supply plant protection products, by way of a gift, offer or promise of any benefit or bonus, whether in money or in kind, except when the intrinsic value of such an inducement is minimal; and ( c) sponsorship of any meeting attended by persons authorised to deal or who generally use these products: but shall exclude: (i) the labelling and the accompanying package leaflets, which are subject to the provisions of Part Five of these regulations; (ii) correspondence, even if accompanied by material of a non-promotional nature, which is in reply to a specific question about a particular plant protection product; and (iii) factual, informative, announcement or reference material relating to pack changes, adverse-effect warnings as part of general precautions, trade catalogues, price lists and other material of a similar nature provided that such material does not include any product claim; "animal" means an animal belonging to species normally fed and kept or consumed by man or otherwise considered as beneficial; "authorised representative" means any person duly authorised by the Director to act on his behalf for any of the purposes referred to in these regulations; "dealing" means any activity in the manufacture, import, export, transport, storage, distribution, presenting for sale or sale of any plant protection product; "Department" means the Department responsible for plant health; B 1225 B 1226 Advertising, dealing in plant protection products or active substances. Registration and classification of an active substance. "high-risk plant protection product" means any plant protection product classified as toxic or highly toxic product in accordance with regulation 43 of these regulations; "manufacturer" means the holder of a manufacturing process for the manufacturing of a biocidal product; "manufacturing" shall have the same meaning as is assigned to it in the Act; "minor crop" means any crop that is cultivated in Malta except tomatoes, potatoes or grapes; "professional user" means any person who is authorised to act as a professional user in accordance with the regulations; "recognised country'' means any member state of the European Community. PART TWO AUTHORISATION OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS 4. (1) No person shall promote or deal with any active substance registered in accordance with regulation 5 of these regulations or any plant protection product unless the product has been authorised by the Director in accordance with regulations 6 of these regulations. (2) No person shall place a plant protection product on the market in Malta unless he is in possession of an authorisation issued to him in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations. 5. (1) received: The Director shall register any active substance if he has (a) an application for the registration of that active substance in such form and such manner and within such timeframe the Director may from time to time require by Notice in the Gazette; and (b) a dossier describing the properties of the active substance in accordance with Annex II to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal of the European Communities, L 230) and its subsequent amendments. (2) Registered active substances shall be classified by the Director, on the basis of information submitted to him in accordance with sub-regulation (1) above and after taking into consideration the opinion of the Pesticides Control Board, under any one or more of the following categories: (a) an active substance that may be incorporated in a plant protection product for placing on the market: Provided that the Director is satisfied that: (i) such an active substance is suitable for the intended purpose; and (ii) such an active substance does not cause any unacceptable harmful effect on the user through expected handling or application of the active substance; and (iii) residues resulting from the use of such an active substance that could be found in plant products are safe for consumption by human beings or animals; and (iv) the dispersal or any residue of such active substance in the environment through normal use does not result in unacceptable effects on the environment, including beneficial organisms or biodiversity. (b) an active substance that may not be incorporated in a plant protection product for placing on the market: Provided that the Director is satisfied that such an active substance is not in conformity with any of the provisions of sub-paragraph (i) to (iv) of the provisions to paragraph (a) of this sub-regulation; ( c) an active substance that may only be incorporated in a high-risk plant protection product for placing on the market: Provided that the Director is satisfied that such an active substance is in conformity with all provisions of sub-paragraph (i) to (iv) of the provisions to paragraph (a) of this sub-regulation but requires use by a professional user. B 1227 6. (1) The Director shall authorise the placing on the marketuranting of an of any plant protection product if he has: ;f~~;~;t:~ to protection product on the market. B 1228 (a) received an application for the issue of an authorisation in accordance with regulation 14 of these regulations; and (b) received a product dossier in accordance with regulation 14 and Annex III to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal of the European Communities, L 230) and its subsequent amendments; and ( c) established that the provisions of sub-regulation (2) of this regulation are satisfied. (2) Prior to the issue of an authorisation in accordance with sub-regulation (1) above, the Director shall, on the basis of information supplied to him by the applicant, be satisfied that: (a) all the active substances contained within the plant protection product are listed in the register of active substances and classified as an active substance that may be incorporated in any plant protection product or as an active substance that may be incorporated in a high risk plant protection product: Provided that if the active substance is still pending a decision on its classification, the Director may issue an authorisation pending a final decision on the classification of the active substance; (b) the nature and quality of all the active substances contained within the plant protection product can be determined by appropriate methods: Provided that the methods referred to in Annex II to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal of the European Communities, L 230) and its subsequent amendments shall be considered as appropriate methods. (c) any significant toxic or ecologically harmful impurities contained within the plant protection product can be determined by appropriate methods: Provided that the methods referred to in Annex III to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal of the European Communities, L 230) and its subsequent amendments shall be considered as appropriate methods; (d) residues in soil, water, plant or plant products that may result from its authorised use can be determined using appropriate methods: Provided that the methods referred to in Annex III to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal of the European Communities, L 230) and its subsequent amendments shall be considered as appropriate methods; ( e) the maximum residue level of any active substance or related substance that may result from the authorised use is deemed to be safe and is less or equal to the maximum residue limit that, may be in force from time to time in accordance with any provisions made by or under the Act; (f) the physical and chemical properties of the plant protection product are acceptable for the intended use and storage of the plant protection product; (g) the plant protection product: (i) is sufficiently effective for the control of harmful organisms identified in the product dossier; (ii) has no unacceptable effect on plant material or plant products; (iii) does not cause unnecessary suffering or pain to vertebrates; (iv) has no direct or indirect harmful effect on human or animal health if consumed through drinking water, food or feed; (v) has no unacceptable influence on the environment when considering, as a minimum, its distribution in the environment, its ability to contaminate drinking water or groundwater, or its impact on beneficial plant or animal species; (h) the packaging and labelling requirements detailed in Part Five of these regulations are satisfied: B 1229 B 1230 Provided that the plant protection product may have different specifications and characteristics for the labelling and packaging of different pack sizes. (3) In establishing compliance with the provisions of sub regulation (1) of this regulation the Director shall, where this is relevant, follow the guidelines specified in Annex VI to Council Directive 91/414/EEC as established by Council Directive 97/57/EC of 22 September 1997 establishing Annex VI to Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal L 265) and its subsequent amendments. (4) Any test or analysis carried out by or on behalf of the Department for the purpose of ensuring that any requirement listed in sub-regulation ( 1) of this regulation is satisfied, shall: (a) be conducted by a person recognised by the Department to be competent for the carrying out of such test or analysis; (b) be carried out under relevant and representative Maltese agricultural, plant health and environmental conditions. (5) The applicant shall, as soon as practicable, notify the Department in writing of any change in the information supplied to the Department in the application or dossier and shall provide the Department with all the evidence that may be deemed necessary to support any identified change. (6) Any authorisation issued in accordance with this regulation may be subject to any such: (a) condition relating to the storage, distribution or use of the plant protection product as the Director may deem necessary for the purpose of protecting the health of persons coming into contact with the product; (b) restriction in use in order to avoid the exposure of any consumer of any treated produce or product to a risk of dietary contamination that exceeds the acceptable daily intake of the plant protection product residue. (7) The Director shall determine the application within a reasonable time not exceeding 90 working days from the date of receipt of an application: Provided that such time shall be suspended until all the relevant information is received. B 1231 7. (1) Any authorisation for a plant protection product issuedinformationfounct · d · h 1 · 6 f h 1 · h ll . . m an authonsat10n. m accor ance wit regu at1on o t ese regu at1ons s a , as a m1mmum, specify: (a) the product trade name; (b) the chemical name and Chemical Abstracts Service registry number of any active substance contained in the product formulation; ( c) the approved product formulation; ( d) the classification of the plant protection product as a high risk plant protection product or otherwise; ( e) the application rates and instructions for use for each plant or plant produce on which the plant protection product is being authorised for use; (f) the approved labelling and packaging including any advisory phrases or directions that may be related to the storage or use of the product; (g) any condition that may be attached to the granting of the authorisation; (h) the name and contact details of the holder of the authorisation; (i) the authorisation number; U) the term of validity of the authorisation; and (k) any other specification that the Director may deem necessary. 8. Any authorisation issued by the Director in accordance withDuration of validity regulation 6 of these regulations shall be valid for such period notofanaulhorisation. exceeding ten years as may be specified in the authorisation: Provided that the Director may extend the validity of any such authorisation upon the submission of an application for its renewal submitted to him in accordance with regulation 11 of these regulations B 1232 Review of authorisation. Suspension or revocation of authorisation. and if he is satisfied that the conditions established by regulation 6 of these regulations are still being complied with. 9. (1) If the Director suspects that any of the conditions established by regulation 6 of these regulations is no longer satisfied, the Director: (a) shall require the holder of the authorisation to submit such further information as may be necessary to establish compliance with the provisions of regulation 6 of these regulations or such other information as may be reasonably required; (b) may carry out any review or test that he deems necessary; ( c) may suspend the authorisation in accordance with regulation 10 of these regulations. 10. (1) Any authorisation issued in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations may be suspended or revoked by the Director if it is established that: (a) any information or particular supporting the application for an authorisation was incorrect, false or misleading; or (b) any requirement as detailed in regulation 6 of these regulations is no longer satisfied; or ( c) the applicant for authorisation requests that the Director revokes the authorisation to place on the market, deal or use a plant protection product in Malta; or ( d) the plant protection product is no longer satisfactory in the performance of the function or functions for which it was originally intended as detailed in the plant protection product dossier; or ( e) new scientific information or data indicates that the introduction into Malta, the marketing or the use of a plant protection product presents a previous! y unknown risk or unknown risks, which are considered to be unacceptable. (2) Where the Director suspends or revokes an authorisation, he shall notify the holder of the authorisation in writing of such suspension or revocation with detailed reasons on which such a decision was based and shall publish such suspension or revocation by notice in the Gazette. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, where the Director is satisfied that the circumstances of the case may so require he may suspend an authorisation, until he carries out such verifications that may be required. Such verifications shall be carried out without any unnecessary delay. B 1233 11. (1) On the expiry of an authorisation, the Director shallRenewalofan h h · · "f authonsat10n. renew t e aut onsat1on 1 : (a) he has received an application for renewal in such form and such manner and within such time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette; (b) he is satisfied that the conditions detailed in regulation 6 of these regulations are still being complied with: Provided that the Director may request the applicant to provide any additional information as he may deem necessary prior to the renewal or otherwise of the authorisation: Provided further that any renewal of any authorisation may be subject to any condition as the Director may deem appropriate. (2) Where an application for renewal in accordance with sub-regulation ( 1) of this regulation has been submitted to the Director, the validity of the authorisation granted in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations shall be deemed to continue to have effect until such time as the Director has determined the application for renewal. 12. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 9 ofMoctification of an these regulations, the Director may' upon the written request of the'tul h orrn,tion. holder of the authorisation, modify an authorisation to place a plant protection product on the market in Malta: Provided that the Director is satisfied that such modification is justified and appropriate, and where relevant, reflects current scientific opinion. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 10 of these regulations, the Director may modify the original authorisation if he considers that any condition on which the authorisation was based in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations has been substantially changed. (3) Any request for a modification to the authorisation in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be made by B 1234 Obligations of the holder of an authorisation. Application for authorisation. the holder of the authorisation on such form and such manner and within such time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette. 13. (1) Without prejudice to any other provision made by or under the Act, it shall be the duty of any person holding an authorisation granted to him in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations to: (a) keep such records and for such time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette, to be kept and the period that they are to be preserved or maintained by the holder of the authorisation; (b) to draw up annually and to submit to the Director by not later than February of each year, a report of the quantity of each plant protection product or active substance placed on the market during the previous calendar year; (c) inform the Director in writing, as soon as practicable, of any change in any information provided to the Director for the granting of an authorisation; (d) inform the Director, as soon as practicable, of any adverse effect on the user through the use or exposure to the product that may have been brought to his attention; (e) inform the Director, as soon as practicable, of any unexpected adverse effect on the environment or the ecosystem as a result of the use, dispersal, dumping, disposal or otherwise of the plant protection product; (f) inform the Director, as soon as practicable, of any unexpected adverse effect on any human being or animal consuming any plant or plant product having any residue related to the plant protection product; (g) allow the Director or his authorised representative access to the land or premises at any reasonable time; and (h) comply with any provision made by or under the Act. 14. (1) An application for the granting of an authorisation for the placing on the market in Malta of a plant protection product shall be submitted to the Director in Maltese or English language together with a product dossier prepared in accordance with Annex III to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (Official Journal of the European Communities, L 230) and its subsequent amendments: Provided that, the Director may from time to time by notice in the Gazette establish the organisation and content of the application form that is to be submitted by an applicant. (2) Only applications submitted by a person having a permanent office in Malta or in a recognised country shall be considered for authorisation. B 1235 15. ( 1) The Director shall draw up, keep and maintain a separatePJant protection file for each plant protection product for which an application for thernctuct file. granting of an authorisation has been submitted in accordance with these regulations. (2) Each file shall as a minimum contain: (a) a copy of the application and dossier submitted to the Director by the applicant; and (b) a copy of the authorisation, or if this has not been issued, a copy of the letter informing the applicant of such a decision; and (c) any other document or information submitted, considered or used during the course of evaluating the application. 16. ( 1) The Director shall keep and maintain a register of activ~egisters to be kept b f 1 · d and maintained. su stances or pant protection pro ucts. (2) Such a register shall, as a minimum, contain the following information: (a) a reference number for the entry in the register; (b) the date of registration; ( c) the common name of the active substance; ( d) the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number of the active substance; (e) the classification of the active substance in accordance with the provisions of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 5 of these regulations or whether such classification is still pending; B 1236 Publication of '~IS'"~""u active (f) the date on which a decision on the classification was made and a track record of any subsequent change in the classification of the active substance: (g) any other information the Director may, from time to time, require by notice in the Gazette. (3) The Director shall also keep a register of plant protection products which shall, as a minimum, contain the following information: (a) a reference number for the entry in the register; (b) the date of issue of the current authorisation and a track record of any subsequent issue or otherwise of an authorisation; ( c) the date on which the current term of authorisation will expire; ( d) the name by which the plant protection product is to be placed on the market in Malta; ( e) the name and Chemical Abstracts Service registry number of all active substances contained within the formulation; (f) whether the product is a high risk plant protection product or otherwise; (g) the name and contact details of the authorisation holder; (h) any other information the Director may, from time to time, establish. 17. ( 1) The Director shall publish in the Gazette a list of all active substances registered in Malta and such publication shall: (a) be issued at least once annually prior to the first day of February of each year; (b) contain, as a minimum, the following information: (i) the common name and Chemical Abstracts Service registry number of the active substance; and (ii) the classification of the active substance or an indication that the classification of the active substance is still pending. (2) Whenever a new active substance has been entered in the register of active substances or the classification of the active substance has changed, the Director shall, by notice in the Gazette, publish in relation to such active substance, the information specified in paragraph (b) of the foregoing sub-regulation and such publication shall be deemed to amend the list of active substances for plant protection products issued under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation. B 1237 18. (1) The Director shall publish in the Gazette a list of allPublication of 1 · d h · d + k · • M l ,:iluthorised plant p ant protectIOn pro UCtS aut OflSe 1Or mar etmg Or USe lil a ta an'-'protection products. such publication shall: (a) be issued at least once annually and prior to the first day of February of each year; (b) contain, as a minimum, the following information: (i) the name by which the product is to be placed on the market in Malta; (ii) the active substance and concentration; (iii) the name and postal address of the holder of the authorisation; (iv) whether the product is a high-risk plant protection product or othe1wise; (v) the authorisation number of the product. (2) Whenever an authorisation has been issued in relation to a plant protection product the Director shall, by notice in the Gazette publish in relation to such plant protection product, the information specified in paragraph (b) of the foregoing sub-regulation and such publication shall be deemed to amend the list of plant protection products issued under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation. (3) The Director shall by notice in the Gazette, as soon as practicable, specify the plant protection product for which the authorisation has been suspended or revoked and such publication shall be deemed to amend the list of plant protection products issued under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation. B 1238 Recognition of equivalent standards. 19. (1) The Director may deem that a plant protection product satisfies the conditions of these regulations in relation to an authorisation, if in relation to such product, an authorisation has been issued by a recognised country. (2) For the purposes of the issue of an authorisation in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations the Director shall not require that tests and analysis already carried out by a recognised country be repeated for the purposes of issuing an authorisation provided that the conditions shall be deemed to be satisfied as aforesaid and if: (a) the applicant makes a request for the application to be treated in accordance with this regulation; (b) the applicant provides suitable evidence as to the authenticity of the authorisation issued by the recognised country to the satisfaction of the Director; (c) tests and analysis were carried out under agricultural, plant health and environmental conditions relevant to the use of the plant protection product that are comparable to those existent in Malta. (3) Where any test or analysis required for authorisation under these regulations has not been carried out under conditions as are referred to in paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2) of this regulation, the Director may require that: (a) the applicant carries out such tests or analysis in accordance with conditions existing in Malta; (b) if the applicant so requests, the authorisation shall be issued subject to such conditions that may be required in order to render any non-comparable agricultural, plant health or environmental conditions in the regions concerned, irrelevant for the purposes of comparability. (4) Where following any test or analysis carried out as referred in sub-regulation (3) of this regulation, it is established that: (a) the product satisfies the conditions established under these regulations, the Director shall not subject the authorisation to any restriction in use; and if (b) the tests or analysis establish that the product does not satisfy the conditions established in these regulations in all respects, B 1239 the Director shall issue the authorisation subject to any such restriction as may be appropriate. 20. (1) The Director may authorise the use of an abridgedAbridged authorisation process in relation to a plant protection product that ii~~~~:~s:~n identical to another product already authorised for placing on the markef'quirements for ylant protect10n in Malta and if such product is placed on the market in a recognise4iroducts already country. authorised in Malta and in a recognised country. (2) For the purposes of this regulation, "identical" means that the product is manufactured by the same or an associated company or under license of such company and, that the formulation of the product and any of its active substances are the same. (3) An application for an authorisation for the placing on the market of a plant protection product in accordance with the provisions of this regulation shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: (a) the trade name of the product to be imported; (b) the authorisation number of the imported product; ( c) the original label of the imported product and an official translation of it in the Maltese and English languages; ( d) the trade name of the reference product; ( e) the authorisation number of the reference product; (f) the trade name with which the product will be marketed in Malta; (g) the proposed draft label of the product to be marketed in Malta; and (h) a sample of the product as it will be marketed in Malta; (i) a sample of the package as it will be marketed in Malta; (j) any other additional information as the Director may deem necessary to establish that the conditions specified in this regulation are satisfied. ( 4) In establishing whether the conditions of sub regulation (1) of this regulation are satisfied, the Director may consult B 1240 High-risk plant protection products. Records to be kept and maintained. with the competent authority of the recognised country in which the plant protection product has been authorised to be placed on the market. (5) If the Director is not fully satisfied that the product is identical, he may carry out such chemical or other analysis of the product with the aim of establishing its identicality. (6) Any authorisation issued in accordance with this regulation shall be valid for a maximum period of three years from the date of issue and shall, unless previously revoked, be renewable on application by the holder made at least three months before expiry of the validity period. (7) The Director shall determine the application within a reasonable time not exceeding 45 working days from the date of receipt of an application: Provided that such time may be suspended until all the relevant information is received. PART THREE HIGH RISK PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS AND PROFESSIONAL USERS 21. (1) Any plant protection product that contains any active substance classified as an active substance that may only be incorporated in a high-risk plant protection product for placing on the market in accordance with the provisions of paragraph ( c) of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 5 of these regulations shall be designated as a high-risk plant protection product. (2) A high-risk plant protection product may only be used by a professional user appointed in accordance with regulation 23 of these regulations. (3) Dealers in high-risk plant protection products shall only provide, sell or otherwise supply high-risk plant protection products to another authorised dealer or to a professional user. 22. (1) The Director may, from time to time by notice in the Gazette, establish the records that must be kept and maintained in respect of high risk plant protection products by any dealer authorised in accordance with these regulations: Provided that as a minimum, such records shall include the following details: (a) the name of the high risk plant protection product being dealt or otherwise handled by the dealer; (b) the quantities and batch number of the high risk plant protection product being dealt or otherwise handled by the dealer; and ( c) details to identify from where and when he has obtained the plant protection product and to whom he has sold the product. B 1241 23. (1) No person shall use or allow to be used any plant Professional users. protection product that is designated as a high-risk plant protection product unless the user is authorised as a professional user in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. (2) Any person wishing to qualify as a professional user shall attend a course of instruction regarding the safe use and handling of a high risk plant protection product: Provided that such course is recognised by the Director for the purpose of appointing a professional user in accordance with this regulation. (3) On successful completion of a course of instruction in accordance with sub-regulation (2) above, the Director shall, upon receipt of a written application and proof of the successful completion of the course of instruction, authorise the successful candidate to act as a professional user: Provided that such authorisation shall specify the high risk plant protection product or class, group or category of high risk plant protection products the professional user is authorised to procure and use: Provided further that the plant protection products stated have been covered by type and content of the course of instruction. (4) Any authorisation issued in accordance with sub regulation (3) of this regulation may be subject to any such condition or conditions that the Director may deem necessary for satisfying the provisions made by or under of the Act during the course of business of the professional user. B 1242 Duration of validity of an authorisation to act as a professional user. Renewal of an authorisation. Suspension or revocation of authorisation. (5) If a professional user has been convicted of an offence against any of these regulations, the Director shall revoke the authorisation to act as a professional user. 24. Any authorisation issued by the Director in accordance with sub-regulation (3) of regulation 23 of these regulations shall be valid for such period not exceeding two years as may be specified in the authorisation: Provided that the Director may extend the validity of any such authorisation upon the submission of an application for its renewal submitted to him in accordance with regulation 25 of these regulations and if he is satisfied that the conditions established by regulation 23 of these regulations are still being complied with. 25. (1) On the expiry of an authorisation, the Director shall renew the authorisation if: (a) he has received an application for renewal in such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may from time to time require by notice in the Gazette; (b) he is satisfied that the conditions detailed in regulation 23 of these regulations are still being complied with: Provided that the Director may request the applicant to provide additional information as he may deem necessary prior to the renewal or otherwise of the authorisation: Provided further that any renewal of any authorisation may be subject to any condition as the Director may deem appropriate. (2) Where an application for renewal in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation has been submitted to the Director, the validity of the authorisation granted in accordance with regulation 23 of these regulations shall be deemed to continue to have effect until such time as the Director has determined the application for renewal. 26. (1) Any authorisation issued in accordance with regulation 23 of these regulations may be suspended or revoked by the Director if it is established that: (a) any information or particular supporting the application for an authorisation was incorrect, false or misleading; or (b) any requirement as detailed in regulation 23 of these regulations is no longer satisfied; or ( c) the holder of the authorisation requests that the Director revokes the authorisation: (2) Where the Director suspends or revokes an authorisation, he shall notify the holder of the authorisation in writing of such suspension or revocation with detailed reasons on which such a decision was based and shall inform authorised dealers in plant protection products or active substances of such suspension or revocation. B 1243 27. (1) The Director may, upon the written request of the holderMoctification ofan authonsat10n. of the authorisation, and if he is satisfied that such modification is justified, modify an authorisation to act as a professional user. (2) Any request for a modification to the authorisation in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be made by the holder of the authorisation on such form and such manner and within such time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette. 28. (1) The Director may, from time to time by notice in th&ecord~ to be kept G bl. h h d h b k d . . d. andmamtamedbya azette, esta IS t e recor S t at must e ept an mamtame Ill respec;t"rofessional user. of high risk plant protection products by any professional user authorised in accordance with these regulations. (2) Such records shall in respect of high risk plant protection products procured by the professional user include: (a) the name of the high risk plant protection product; (b) the quantities and batch number of the high risk plant protection product procured; ( c) details to identify the place from where and the date on which he has procured the product. (3) In respect of high risk plant protection products used by the professional user, the following records shall also be kept: (a) the name of the high risk plant protection product; (b) the quantities and batch number of the high risk plant protection product being used in a particular instance; B 1244 Precautions to be taken by a professional user. Publication of authonsed professional users. Authorisation to deal in plant protec Lion products. ( c) details to identify the location or crop on which the product was used; (d) the date on which the product was applied in the particular location. 29. A professional user shall ensure that he takes all necessary and indicated precautions in order to minimise the risk of unwanted effects to humans, animals and the environment that may result from the use or disposal of the plant protection product or its packaging. 30. (1) The Director shall publish annually in the Gazette a list of all persons authorised to act as professional users in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. (2) Such list shall contain the following information: (a) the name, surname and postal address of the professional user; (b) the high risk plant protection products covered by the authorisation; ( c) the date and validity of the authorisation. PARTFOUR DEALING IN PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS 31. No person shall deal or dispose of any: (a) active substance unless this is registered in accordance with regulation 5 of these regulations, (b) plant protection product unless this is authorised for placing on the market in Malta in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations, unless he is in possession of an authorisation to deal in active substances or plant protection products granted to him in accordance with regulation 32 of these regulations. B 1245 32. (1) Any application for the granting of an authorisation toApplication foran authonsat10n to deal in plant protection products or active substances shall be made illleaL writing to the Director and shall contain such information, documents, samples and other material as provided by or under the Act: (2) Any application shall as a minimum satisfy the following requirements: (a) the nature of any activity related to the dealing of plant protection products the applicant wishes to undertake; (b) the place where such activity is to take place, and suitable information, documentation and evidence as may be required in order to show that such place is suitable and sufficient for that purpose; ( c) evidence to show that the place where such activity is to take place has the necessary equipment and control facilities as may be required by or under the Act; ( d) evidence to show that the health and safety of staff shall be protected and ensured at all times; ( e) the name and postal address and any other contact details of the applicant; (f) the name of at least one person who is qualified to ensure that the activity complies with any provisions made by or under the Act at all times, and that persons under his charge have the necessary skills required to carry out the tasks assigned to them: Provided that any person who has successfully completed any course recognised by the Director as sufficient for the purposes of this paragraph shall be considered to be qualified for the purposes of this paragraph of this sub-regulation; (g) any other information, documentation or evidence as may be required by the Director or by any provision made by or under the Act; and, (h) in the case of an application for the manufacture of a plant protection product, the name of the plant protection product and any formulation which is to be, or intended to be manufactured, assembled or in any way modified including details of the type and concentration of any active substance to be found within the formulation. B 1246 Duration of validity of an authorisation. Review of an authorisation. (3) The Director shall determine the application within a reasonable time; not exceeding 45 working days from the date of receipt of an application: Provided that such time shall be suspended until all the relevant information is received. (4) Where an application has been made to the Director for the granting of an authorisation to deal in accordance with this regulation, the Director may, before determining the application, request the applicant to submit such further information relating to the application as he may consider necessary and where any such request has been made, the provision of sub-regulation (2) of this regulation shall be suspended until the additional information has been submitted. (5) Any authorisation issued in accordance with this regulation shall be made in writing and be subject to any such condition that the Director may deem necessary so that the business of dealing shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions made by or under the Act. 33. Any authorisation issued by the Director in accordance with regulation 32 of these regulations shall be valid for such period not exceeding three years as may be specified in the authorisation: Provided that the Director may extend the validity of any such authorisation upon the submission of an application for its renewal to him in accordance with regulation 36 of these regulations and if he is satisfied that the conditions established by regulation 32 of these regulations are still being complied with. 34. Without prejudice to regulation 35 of these regulations, and if the Director suspects that any of the conditions established by regulation 32 of these regulations is no longer satisfied, the Director: (a) shall require the holder of the authorisation to submit such further information as may be necessary to establish compliance with the provisions of regulation 32 of these regulations or such other information as may be reasonably required; (b) may carry out any inspection, review or test that he deems necessary; ( c) may suspend the authorisation in accordance with regulation 35 of these regulations. B 1247 35. (1) Any authorisation issued in accordance with regulation Suspension ~r revocat10n of 32 of these regulations may be suspended or revoked by the Director if authorisation. it is established that: (a) any information or particular supporting the application for an authorisation was incorrect, false or misleading; or (b) any requirement as detailed in regulation 32 of these regulations is no longer satisfied; or ( c) the applicant for authorisation requests that the Director revokes the authorisation to deal in plant protection products or active substances; or ( d) the activity is being carried out in contravention to any provision made by or under the Act. (2) Where the Director suspends or revokes an authorisation, he shall notify the holder of the authorisation in writing of such suspension or revocation also providing reasons on which such a decision was based. 36. On the expiry of an authorisation, the Director shall renewRene"'.aI ~fan th th · t· 'f authonsat10n. e au onsa 10n 1 : (a) he has received an application for renewal in such form and in such manner and with such a time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette; (b) he is satisfied that the conditions detailed in regulation 32 of these regulations are still being complied with: Provided that the Director may request the applicant to provide additional information as he may deem necessary prior to the renewal or otherwise of the authorisation: Provided further that any renewal of any authorisation may be subject to any such condition as the Director may deem appropriate. 37. ( 1) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 34 ofModification of an these regulations, the Director may, upon the written request of theaul h onsatwn. holder of the authorisation, modify an authorisation to carry out a dealing activity if the Director is satisfied that such modification is justified and appropriate, and where relevant, reflects current scientific opinion. B 1248 Obligations of the holder of an authorisation. Publication of list of authorised dealers. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 35 of these regulations, the Director may modify the original authorisation if he considers that any condition on which the authorisation was based in accordance with regulation 32 of these regulations has been substantially altered. (3) Any request for a modification to the authorisation in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be made by the holder of the authorisation on such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette. 38. Without prejudice to any other provision made by or under the Act, it shall be the duty of any person holding an authorisation granted to him in accordance with regulation 32 of these regulations to: (a) keep such records and in such manner as the Director may from time to time establish by Notice in the Gazette: Provided that the Director may establish different records for different types of dealing activities; (b) inform the Director in writing and as soon as practicable, of any change in any information provided to the Director for the granting of the authorisation; ( c) allow the Director or his authorised representative access to the land or premises where dealing is carried out at any reasonable time; ( d) make available to the Director or his authorised representative such records which he may require; and (e) comply with any provision made by or under the Act. 39. (1) The Director shall publish annually in the Gazette a list of all persons authorised to act as dealers in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. (2) Such list shall contain the following information: (a) the name, surname and postal address of the authorised dealer; (b) the postal address of any premises used by the dealer for the purposes of carrying out his business; B 1249 ( c) the date and validity of the authorisation. 40. ( 1) Any supplier of plant protection products shall exerciseAdditional duties of general supervision over his employees and shall, before requiring olurbonsed dealers. permitting any of such employees to handle or to apply any plant protection product: (a) provide such employees with proper training in the safe handling and application of plant protection products; (b) ensure that any safety precaution set out in the label, or otherwise prescribed, is understood and complied with; ( c) ensure that such workers wear suitable protective clothing provided by him. (2) Where a supplier of plant protection products has even the slightest suspicion that any plant protection product has caused any poisoning, he shall immediately notify the appropriate health authority. 41. (1) Any person authorised to deal in plant protectionNotificationofentry d h 11 'f h D' f . f h . dllll.U Malla. pro ucts s a notI y t e rrector o any consignment o any aut onse plant protection product or active substance he brings into Malta. (2) Such notice shall be submitted in such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may from time to time require by Notice in the Gazette. (3) The information supplied in relation to a plant protection product or active substance shall include the following as a minimum: (a) the name of the product and the batch number; (b) the authorisation number; ( c) the country of origin; ( d) the quantity of the consignment; ( e) the date and place of bringing into Malta. 42. (1) No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised any Advertising of plant plant protection product in any manner whatsoever unless such~;~~~~:~on advertising has been authorised by the Director. B 1250 Labelling of a plant production products. (2) The Director shall, from time to time by notice in the Gazette, establish the form, content, manner and time for the submission of an application for the issue of an authorisation for the advertising of a plant protection product. (3) The Director shall authorise the advertising of a plant protection product if: (a) he has received an application in accordance with sub regulation (2) of this regulation; (b) he is satisfied that the advertising sufficiently represents the content and conditions of the authorisation; ( c) the advertising does not make use of any statement which cannot be technically proven; ( d) the advertising does not include any statement which is false or otherwise misleading; ( e) the advertising does not encourage the use of the plant protection product for any purpose or circumstance or instruction other than that specified by the authorisation for the plant protection product issued in accordance with regulation 6 of these regulations; (f) the advertising does not contain any wording or statement which claims or implies the absolute safety of the plant protection product and in particular shall not include any of the words "harmless" or "non-toxic" or any similar phrase unless such words are used within a context to give information regarding the properties of the product; (g) the advertising contains a suitable warning against the improper use of the product and shall encourage the use of the plant protection product in accordance with the instructions found on the label or packaging. PART FIVE LABELLING AND PACKAGING OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS 43. ( 1) The labelling of any plant protection product must show clearly and indelibly: (a) the trade name of the plant protection product; (b) the name and postal address of the holder of the authorisation and the authorisation number of the plant protection product and, if different, the name and postal address of the person responsible for the final packaging and labelling or for the final labelling of the plant protection product; ( c) the name of each active substance as registered in Malta and amount of each active substance as a percentage of the product formulation; ( d) the net quantity of the plant protection product or active substance found in the package; ( e) the formulation batch number or some other standard means of identifying the individual batch; (f) the nature of any special risks for human beings, animals or the environment; (g) any safety precautions for the protection of human beings, animals or the environment, (h) the mode of action of the plant protection product ; (i) the type of preparation found within the container or package; (j) the use or uses for which the plant protection product has been authorised (k) the corresponding directions for use and the recommended or permitted dose rate, expressed in metric units for each use described in paragraph (j) above; (1) any specific agricultural, plant health or environmental condition under which the plant protection product may or may not be used; (m) where necessary the safety interval between the last application of the plant protection product and: (i) sowing or planting of the crop to be protected; or (ii) sowing or planting of succeeding crops; or B 1251 B 1252 (iii) entry by human beings or domestic animals in the area where the product has been applied; or (iv) produce harvesting; or (v) the use, offering for sale or consumption of the crop, produce or plant material; or (vi) the application of another plant protection product in the same area or on the same plant, crop; (n) details of possible undesired phytotoxicity or varietal susceptibility or any other direct or indirect effect on any plant or product of plant origin; ( o) the following words in both English and Maltese languages, "Read accompanying instructions before use" and "Aqra t-tag rif mal-prodott qabel ma tu a ", if the product is accompanied by a leaflet in accordance with sub-regulation (2) of this regulation; (p) directions for the safe disposal of the plant protection product or its packaging; (q) the expiry date of the product stored under recommendation conditions for storage; (r) the recommended conditions for storage; and (s) it shall be in compliance with any provision made by or under any other act regarding the labelling of dangerous substances or products. (2) Where there is insufficient space on the product package to insert all the labelling requirements detailed in sub-regulation (1) above, the information relating to paragraphs (k), (m) and (n) of sub-regulation (1) above shall be indicated on a separate leaflet accompanying the package and such a leaflet shall be regarded as part of the label for the purposes of these regulations. (3) It is prohibited for a label of a plant protection product to contain the statement "Non-toxic" or "Harmless" or any similar phrase unless such words are used within the context to give information regarding the properties of the product. (4) The wording, phrasing and presentation of any label of any plant protection product shall be such as to promote the proper and safe use of the product. (5) The label shall be resistant to exposure under normal conditions of storage, handling or use and shall ensure that its contents will remain clear and legible throughout the expected product shelf life. ( 6) The labels shall be printed in the Maltese and English languages. B 1253 44. (1) The packaging, including any material constituting thtfackag ingofaplant immediate container, any outer packaging or any fastening device ofrotectmnprnctuct. any plant protection product, shall as a minimum, satisfy the following requirements: (a) it shall be designed and constructed so that its contents cannot disperse or leak in the environment during storage, transport, handling or any other manner of the container other than for the purpose of use or safe disposal; (b) it shall not be susceptible to degradation through its contact or exposure to any of its contents and shall be stable under normal conditions of storage, handling or use; ( c) it shall not be liable to form any harmful or dangerous compound through the chemical interaction with any of its contents; ( d) it shall be sealed in such a way that the seal will be ineparably damaged when the packaging is opened for the first time. PART SIX RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 45. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions made by or under Authorisation for h A h D . . . . + h . experimentation, t e Ct, t e Irector may, upon rece1vmg a Wntten request 10r t e lSSUctesearch or testing. of an authorisation for the purposes of research and development in accordance with this regulation, authorise in writing, for a specific period of time, to keep, use, manipulate, study or otherwise experiment upon any plant protection product or any active substance. (2) Such request shall be submitted in such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may, from time to B 1254 time require by notice in the Gazette and shall, as a minimum contain all the deemed information to establish and define: (a) the plant protection product or active substance and the maximum quantities that are to be used or released during the course of such experimentation, research or testing; (b) the chemical, physical and biological properties of the plant protection product or active substance as determined by scientifically acceptable and validated laboratory testing including a dossier containing all the available data to pe1mit an assessment to be made on the possible effects on human or animal health or the possible impact on the environment; ( c) the premises, equipment, conditions and procedures to be used for purposes of experimentation, research or testing using the plant protection product or active substance and that these are suitable for use in such purpose; ( d) any procedure, precaution and any other matter that the Director may consider necessary to be undertaken during such test, research or experiment; (e) the procedures and precautions to be taken when any human being, animal, plant or the environment or any other object is, or may come in contact with or exposed to any plant protection product or active substance; (f) the details of all contingency plans in case of any contamination, release or spread of the plant protection product or active substance; (g) the minimum records that are to be kept, maintained and made available upon request to the Director or his authorised representative and the minimum period for which such records are to be kept; (h) the name and related qualifications or expertise of the applicant, the person responsible for undertaking the test, research or experiment and, where relevant any person which may be engaged in such undertaking; (i) the contact details of the applicant; (j) the details on how the plant protection product or active substance or any other test material is to be disposed or destroyed after use; (k) any other condition or additional information as the Director may reasonably require in writing. (3) In granting an authorisation in accordance with this regulation the Director shall: (a) take into consideration the result of any inspection or any test canied out by an authorised representative in order to verify or establish any of the information outlined in sub-regulation (2) of this regulation; (b) be satisfied that the test, research or experimentation is appropriate and safe; ( c) be satisfied that the authorised person has at his disposal the expertise or capability to safely handle the plant protection product or active substance that is being authorised for use in the experimentation, research or testing; ( d) be satisfied that all the necessary precautions shall be taken at all times by the authorised person or, where relevant, his employees or representatives; (e) the premises, equipment, procedures and contingency plans are suitable and appropriate. (4) An application submitted under this regulation shall be in such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may from time to time require by notice in the Gazette. (5) The authorisation under this regulation may be issued in relation to testing or experimentation in relation for any plant protection product or active substance whether such plant protection product or active substance is authorised or otherwise. B 1255 46. Any authorisation issued by the Director in accordance withDuration of validity regulation 45 of these regulations shall be valid for such period not°f an authorisation. exceeding two years as may be specified in the authorisation: Provided that the Director may extend the validity of any such authorisation upon the submission of an application for its renewal submitted to him in accordance with regulation 50 of these regulations. B 1256 Obligations of the holder of an authorisation. Refusal of an authorisation. Notification of any change in conditions. Renewal of an authorisation for experimentation etc. 47. The holder of an authorisation issued by the Director in accordance with regulation 45 of these regulations shall take all the necessary steps and measures to ensure that the conditions of such an authorisation are complied with at all times. 48. The Director shall not issue an authorisation in accordance with regulation 45 of these regulations if he has: (a) any reasonable doubt to believe that the information contained in the application may be false, inaccurate or of a misleading nature; (b) reason to believe that the risks to human beings, animals or the environment outweigh the potential benefits that will be derived from the experimentation, research or testing. 49. The holder of an authorisation shall immediately notify the Director of any change in any information submitted for the issue of an authorisation under this Part. 50. (1) On the expiry of an authorisation, the Director shall renew the authorisation if: (a) he has received an application for renewal in such form and in such manner and within such time as the Director may from time to time require by notice in the Gazette; (b) he is satisfied that the conditions detailed in regulation 45 of these regulations are still being complied with: Provided that the Director may request the applicant to provide additional information as he may deem necessary prior to the renewal or otherwise of the authorisation: Provided further that any renewal of any authorisation may be subject to any condition as the Director may deem appropriate. (2) Where an application for renewal in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation has been submitted to the Director, the validity of the authorisation granted in accordance with regulation 45 of these regulations shall be deemed to continue to have effect until such time as the Director has determined the application for renewal. B 1257 51. (1) Any authorisation issued in accordance with regulation Suspension ~r revocat10n of an 45 of these regulations may be suspended or revoked by the Director if authorisation for it is established that: experimentation etc. (a) any information or particular supporting the application for an authorisation was incorrect, false or misleading; or (b) any requirement as detailed in regulation 45 of these regulations is no longer satisfied; or ( c) the holder of the authorisation requests that the Director revokes the authorisation: (2) Where the Director suspends or revokes an authorisation, he shall notify the holder of the authorisation in writing of such suspension or revocation with detailed reasons on which such a decision was based and shall inform authorised dealers in plant protection products or active substances of such suspension or revocation. 52. ( 1) The Director may, upon the written request of the holderModification ~fan f h h . . d .f h . . f" d h h d"f" . . authonsat10n tor 0 t e aut onsatIOn, an I C IS satIS IC t at SUC mo I ICatlon I&.,xperimentation etc. justified, modify an authorisation issued in accordance with regulation 45. (2) Any request for a modification to the authorisation in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be made by the holder of the authorisation on such form and such manner and within such time as the Director may, from time to time require by notice in the Gazette. PART SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS 53. Where any provision of these regulations provides that theFees. Director may issue or grant any authorisation or may carry out any verification, test, analysis or any other activity in relation to the issue, renewal or maintenance of such authorisation, the Director may request the payment of such fees as may be required to cover the costs and expenses of such services as may be prescribed. 54. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to confidentiality. the freedom of access to information on the environment, the following information shall not be treated as confidential: B 1258 Add1t10nal duties ot employers. Repeals L.N. 22 of 1967 (a) information that is essential in order to satisfy the labelling requirements established by regulation 43 of these regulations: (b) physico-chemical data concerning the active substance and plant protection product; ( c) any method or system that may be used for rendering the active substance or plant protection product harmless including antidotes and means for treating human or animal poisoning or injury as a result of exposure to the product or active substance; (d) a summary of any results of the test or tests to establish the safety, efficacy and harmlessness of an active substance or plant protection product to human beings, animals, plants and the environment; (e) recommended methods and precautions to reduce any hazard that may result or may be associated with the handling, storage, transport, disposal or use; (f) any method of analysis referred to in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of sub-regulation (2) ofregulation 6 of these regulations; (g) auy rm.:thuu uf uisvusal fur tht: vlaut JJIUlt:Ltiuu vruuult or active substance or its packaging; (h) any decontamination procedure to be followed in the case of an accidental spillage or leakage. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, the Director shall, on the request of the holder of an authorisation, treat any information submitted to him in relation to any provision of these regulations which is of industrial or commercial nature as confidential. (3) In circumstances where sub-regulation (2) of this regulation applies, the holder of an authorisation shall inform the Director ot any disclosure by himselt or his representative ot any such confidential information to any other person. 55. It shall be the duty of any employer who has an authorisation under these regulations to take the necessary measures to ensure that the activities made under the authorisation do not present any hazard to the health of his employees and for such purposes he shall provide such medical supervision as may be appropriate. 56. The Importation, Sale and Use of Pesticides Regulation, 1967 are hereby repealed. (Regulation 1) B 1259 SCHEDULE ONE LIST OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS Afalon Antracol 70 WP Azuram Basta F 1 Bayfidan 50 WP Benazim Betapal Concentrate Bolas BT Borial Calypso Chess/Plenum 50 WG Click 50FI Clortosip Confidor 200SL Curzate M OF Cur Lale R Cymonil Decis 25 EC Diater 5G Drago Enovit-Methyl FL Equation Pro Equation System Escartox GB Etifos M Gastrotox E House Plant Pest Killer Klinamon Lannate 25 WP Matacar Match 050 EC Mavrik 20EC Mesozin Metiosep Mibiol Micene Mikal WG Mocap Mospilan 20SP Nemasol Linuron Propineb 70% Copper oxychloride 40% Glufosinate-ammonium 150 gr/I Triadimenol 5% Carbendazim 50% 2 naphthylacetic acid Bacillus thuringensis lprodione50% Thiacloprid 480 g/I Pymetrozine Terbutilazine 500g/l Chlorthalonil 75wp and 500 sc lmidacloprid 200 g/I Mancozeb40% cymoxanil4% Cymuxc::1r1il4.2% (.;UfJfJer uxyd1luriue 39.75% Cymonanil 50g/l chlorthalonil 375g/l Deltamethrin 25 g/I Diazinon 5% Cymoxanil 6% mancozeb 70% Thiophanate-methyl 450g/l Cymoxanil30% famoxadone22 .5% Famoxadone4% fosetyl aluminium60% Metadehyde 4.9% Chlorpyrifos-methyl 22.5% Metaldeide 5% Pyrethrins Glyphosate41.5% Methomyl25% Exithiazox 24g/l Lufenuron Fluvalinate Metribuzin 35% Methiocarb 2% White mineral oil 80% Mancozeb 80 wp Fosetyl-al+folpet 50 + 25% Ethoprophos 10% Acetamiprid 20% Metam-sodium B 1260 Nimrod Nustar 20 OF Oxon Malathion Pegasus 250 SC Previcur N PY Spray Insect Killer PY SprayGarden Insect Killer Ramecalce Ramezeb Blu Ramrod FL Ramrod Flow Rapido Pronto USO Reglone 40 SL Ridomil Gold MZ 68 WP Rooting Powder Round Up Round Up Max Score 250 EC Sencor 70 WG Sepraform PG Sepralim G Sereno Sipcaprin 500SC Solfato di Rame Staf Off Stuart Switch 62.5 WG Tatoo C Terfox GR Tersan Thiovit Jet 80 WG Titus Topas 100 EC Trebon Trigard 75 WP Vectra Vertimec 018 EC Vydate 101 Vydate 5g ZR20 BLU Bupirimate Flusilazole20% Malathion 500g/l Diafenthiuron Propamocarb hci 722 g/I Pyrethrins Pyrethrins Copper sulphate 98-99% and hyydrated lime Mancozeb 30% copper oxychloride 20% Propachlor 480g/l Propachlor 43.2% Glyphosate 0.8% Diquat Mefenoxam and mancozeb 1 naphthylacetic acid lsopropylamine salt of glyphosate 41.7% Ammonium salt of glyphostae 78.5% Difenoconazole Metribuzin 70% Malathion 5% Methaldehyde 5% Fenamidone + mancozeb 10+50% Prometrine 500g/l Copper sulphate 98-99% Aluminium ammonium sulphate I ndoxacarb30% Cyprodinil and fludioxonil Proramocarh hci +chlorothalonil 375 + 375 g/1 Foxim 1% Methaldehyde 3% fenitrothion 3% Sulfur Rimsulfuron 25% Penconazole Etophenprox 280g/l Cyromazine Bromuconazole 100 g/I Abamectin Oxamyl 10% Oxamyl 5% Mancozeb 20% rame ossicloruro 20% Ippubblikat mid-Dipartiment ta· 1-Informazzjoni (doi.gov.mt) - Valletta - Published by the Department of Information (doi.gov.mt) - Valletta Mitbugh tl-Istamperija tal-Gvern - Printed at the Government Printing Press Prezz Lml .52c -Price Lml .52c