Procedures relating to the Pesticide Law

The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture and Forests Notification No. 4/91 Yangon, The 12th Waning Day of 1st Waso 1353 M.E. ( 8th July,1991 ) In exercise of the powers conferred under section 50,sub-section (a) of the Pesticide Law, the Ministry of Agriculture of Agriculture and Forests with the approval of the Government hereby prescribes the following procedures: CHAPTER I Title and Definition 1. These procedures shall be called Procedures relating to the Pesticide Law. 2. The expressions contained in these procedures shall have the same meanings as are assigned to them in the Pesticide Law.In addition the following expressions shall have the meanings given hereunder: ( a ) Law means the Pesticide Law: ( b ) Registration of pesticide means granting of resistratration by the Registration Board on being satisfied with respect to the application for registration of any pesticide following scrutiny based on its effectiveness and on its being not unduly harmful to human health and envirionment: ( c ) Registration certificate means the certificate issued by the Registration Board in accordance with the Law; ( d ) Trade name means the name under which the pesticide is registered and patented; ( e ) Amendment of registration means the amending of registration by the Registration Board on being satisfied after scrutiny on the application for may of the following amendments with respect to the registered pesticide: ( 1 ) Change of formulation: ( 2 ) Expanding the field of application: ( 3 ) Formulation and production under a new name by a third person using the active ingredient contained in a pesticide registered by a manufacturer with the consent of the manufacturer. ( f ) Pesticide Residue means the chemical substances in food, animal feed and environment resulting from the use of a pesticide.This expression also includes chemical substances resulting from the metabolism of active ingredients contained in the pesticise and impurities which may be contained in the pesticide being used; ( g ) Maximum residue limit means the maximum concentration of residue permitted by the registration Board in food, agricultural products and animal feed to the time of harvesting , storage, transportation, marketing and preparation of food up to the stage of consumption; ( h ) Restricted Pesticides mean pesticides highly hazardous to human health and environment and which can only be used by or under the supervious of a certified pesticide applicator in accordance with use pattern prescribed by the Registration Board. ( i ) Use pattern means all factors involved in the use of a pesticide as prescribed in the registration certificate by the Registration Board. ( j ) Forms mean the forms contained in these procedures. CHAPTER II Exercise of the Duties and Power of the Registration Board 3. The Registration Board shall convene regular quarterly meetings to exercise the duties and powers as prescribed under the Law. However, the Chairman, may convene the meeting at anytime if the deems it necessary. External experts and specialists and/ or the applicant may be invited to the meeting if necessary. 4. The Chairman shall preside at the meetings of the Registration Board. When the Chairman is unable to attend, the member assigned by him shall preside at the meeting. 5. More than half of the members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorm. 6. At the meeting of the Registration Board all decisions except that for the issuance of the issuance of the registration certificate shall be made with the vote of approval of at least 60 percent of the members. In the case of equality of votes the chairman may give the casting vote. The decision to grant registration shall, however, be made only when 75 percent of the members approve the case. 7. The Registration Board in carrying out its duties: ( a ) shall specify supporting information and data to be provided for the registration of pesticide; ( b ) may co-ordinate with the relevant Government departments if necessary; ( c ) may also seek advice from external specialists. 8. The Registration Board shall make descisions with respect to the application for registration or for amendment of Registration of any type of pesticide based on the technical and toxicological information submitted with the application taking into consideration the effectiveness of the pesticide, the benefits of the use and its potential side effects on human health and environment. 9. The Registration Board may after scrutiny, pass any of the following orders with respect to the application for registration: ( a ) withhold the application until further data requested from the applicant is obtained; ( b ) grant the registration; ( c ) reject the application based on toxicology, lack of efficiency, hazard to human health and environment or on noneconomic justification. 10. The Registration Board shall upon granting of registration specify the following particulars in the registration certificate: ( a ) use pattern; ( b ) restrication on use; ( c ) pre-harvest interval; ( d ) maximum residue limit; ( e ) the size of container and information to be given in the label; 11. The Registration Board may from technical committees,consisting of specialists of various fields for bio-effecacy evaluation and to advise on other technical supporting data of the pesticide. 12. The Registration Board may in forming technical committees under clause 11, include its members as well as non-member specialists. 13. The Registration Board may in order to prevent hazard to human health and environment issue from time to time necessary orders and instructions as to the use of pesticide and method of application for agriculture, in urban and rural areas for controlling mosquitoes, files, rats, household and other insects and in sanitation works by the Government Departments or Organizations, State owned Economic Enterprises, Development committees and Boards,and the general public. 14. The Registration Board may issue instructions relating to stipulations necessary for the recognition of laboratories for pesticide analysis and of Government Departments and Organizations desirous of carrying out pesticide treatment or fumigation works on agricultural and forest products for export and other products. 15. The Registration Board shall from time to time report on its activities to the Minister for Agriculture and Forests. CHAPTER III Application for and Issuance of Registration Licence 16. The applicant for registration of pesticide shall duly fill form(1) and apply to the Secretary of the Registration Board personally or by post along with necessary supporting technical documents and samples for bio-efficacy trial and analysis. 17. The applicant for amendment of registration of any type of pesticide already registered shall also duly fill form (1) and apply to the Secretary of the Registration Board. 18. The Registration Board may, after scrutiny of the application made under clause 16 or 17 pass any of the following orders: ( a ) directing the Myanma Agriculture Service for practical tests: ( b ) requesting the applicant for further required data; ( c ) granting or refusing registration; ( d ) passing any other order as may be deemed fit. 19. The Registration Board shall upon decision to grant registration with respect to the application made under clause 16 or 17 issue a registration certificate on form (2). 20. The importer of registered pesticide or active ingredient shall before importation, submit to the Managing Director the following particulars: ( a ) address of the premise in which the pesticide or active ingredient will be stored/ distributed; ( b ) type of building ( roof / wall / floor ); ( c ) area of the building; ( d ) names and addresses of wholesale dealers / organizations: ( e ) names of the persons who will be handling the pesticide or active ingredients and supporting evidences of being authorized for safe handling of poisons; ( f ) other supporting data ( if any ). 21. Any person desirous of engaging in formulation and sale of pesticide locally shall apply to the Managing Director, on form (3) duly filled. 22. The Managing Director may after scrutiny of the application, made under clause 21 pass any of the following orders: ( a ) requesting the applicant for further required data; ( b ) granting or refusing licence; ( c ) passing any other order as amy be deemed fit. 23. The Managing Director shall upon decision to grant licence with respect to the application made under clause 21 issue the licence on form ( 4 ). 24. A person desirous of engaging in repacking and sale of imported or locally produced pesticide shall apply to the respective State or Division Manager of form (5) duly filled. 25. The respective State or Division Manager may after scrutiny of the application made under clause 24 pass any of the following orders: ( a ) requesting the application for further required data; ( b ) granting or refusing licence; ( c ) passing any other order as may be deemed fit. 26. The respective State or Division Manager shall upon decision to grant licence with respect to the application made under clause 24,issue the licence on form (6). 27. A person desirous of engaging in whole or retail sale of pesticides shall apply to the respective Township Manager on from (7) duly filled. Holders of licence, retained under clause 21 or 24, however, need not re-apply under clause 27, for engaging in direct salse of pesticides. 28. The respective Township Manager may after scrutiny of the application made under clause 27 pass any of the following orders: ( a ) requesting the application for futher required data; ( b ) granting or refusing licence; ( c ) passing any other order as may be deemed fit. 29. The respective Township Manager shall upon decision to grant licence with respect to the application made under clause 27 issuse the licence on from (8). CHAPTER IV Conditions for Compliance by the Pesticide Import 30. The Registration Board shall mention in the registration certificate that the following conditions are to be complied with by the importer of registered pesticide: ( a ) the imported pesticide or active ingredient, on arrival, shall be subjected to inspection by the Myanma Agriculture Service without fallure in order to inspect the quality; the Inspector shall be permitted to draw the specified quantity or weight of sample according to the specified sampling method free of charge; the Inspector shall issue a Sampling Certificate on form (10) in taking such samples; ( b ) the handing, transportation and storage of pesticides shall be made according to the safely guidelines issued by the Registration Board; ( c ) pesticides shall be distributed and only to licenced sellers; sale vouchers shall be kept and sales register for different pesticides shall also be maintained; ( d ) the “Danger” sign shall be affixed conspicuously at the pesticide store; ( e ) the pesticides store shall be securely locked when loading and unloading is not in progress; ( f ) pesticides shall be loaded and unloaded under the supervision of a person experienced in safe handling; ( g ) the nearest Fire Brigade Station shall be notified of the location of the pesticide store and its approximate quantity of storage; ( h ) no pesticides shall be stored in the living quarters; ( i ) pesticides, active ingredients or packing materials to be disposed of due to any reasons, shall be done so according to the instructions of the Myanma Agriculture Service; ( j ) if the stock of pesticides or active ingredients in the possession to have deteriorated in quality, its continued use and sale shall be made according to the instructions of the Myanma Agriculture Service; ( k ) the pesticides shall be sold safely packed and the damaged packings shall be repacked before sale; ( l ) no pesticide shall be falsely advertised for sale with respect ot its efficacy; the advertisement for sale shall be made in the manner approved by the Registration Board; ( m ) inspection by the inspector shall be allowed and assistance necessary for inspection shall be rendered. CHAPTER V Conditions for Complicance by the Licence Holder 31. The Managing Director or respective manager shall in issuing licence, mention in the licence that the following conditions are to be complied with by the licence holder; ( a ) the licence shall be affixed in a conspicuous plase; ( b ) only the pesticide or active ingredient permitted on the licence shall be formulated, produced, repacked or sold; ( c ) the formulation or repacking of pesticides locally shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the existing laws with respect to health and social aspects of workers; ( d ) the quality and the pofency of formulated or repacked pesticide shall be guaranteed; ( e ) the handing, transportation and storage of pesticides shall be made according to the safety guidelines issued by the Registration Board; ( f ) formulators, repackers and wholesale dealers of pesticide shall also comply with the following conditions: ( 1 ) the. “Danger” sign shall be affixed conspicuously at the pesticide store ; ( 2 ) the pesticide store shall be securely locked when loading and unloading is not in progress; ( 3 ) pesticides shall be loaded and unloaded under the supervision of a person who is experienced in handling; ( 4 ) the nearest Fire Brigade Station shall be notified of the location of the pesticide store and its approximate quantity of storage. ( g ) no pesticides shall be stored in the living quarters; ( h ) the pesticide shall be sold with labels and instruction for use translated into Myanmar Language for which approval has been obtained from the Registration Board; ( i ) the sale of pesticides restricted from time to time by the Registration Board shall be made only to persons with purchase permits issued by the relevant Managers or to certified pesticide applicators. ( j ) whole or retail sale of pesticides shall be effected with vouchers and daily sales registers showing names of purchasers and type and quantity of pesticide being sold.Such vounchers and registers shall be made available for inspection by the respective Manager or Inspector. ( k ) pesticide shall not be sold together with food-stuffs and medicines on the roadside; ( l ) pesticides shall be sold safely packed and the damaged packings and containers shall be repacked securely before sale; ( m ) pesticides shall not be sold without labels and instructions for use; ( n ) pesticides, active ingredients or packing materials to be disposed of due to any reason shall be done according to instructions of the Myanma Agriculture Service; ( o ) if the stock of pesticides or active ingredients in the possession of licence holder is found on inspection to have deteriorated in quality, its continued use and sale shall be made according to the instructions of the Managinf Director; ( p ) inspection of pesticide by the respective Township Manager or Inspector shall be allowed and necessary assistance shall also be rendered; ( q ) if during inspection under sub-clause (p) the respective Manager or Inspector requires samples for quality analysis, the necessary quantity or weight taken according to the specified sampling method shall be made available free of charge;in taking such samples the respective Manager or Inspector shall issue a sampling certificate on form( 10 ). CHAPTER VI Conditions for Compliance by the User 32. In complying with the conditions under section 26 of the Law the user of pesticides shall carry out as follows: ( a ) the pesticide prescribed on crop basis by the Registration Board shall only be used in the specified manner; ( b ) no pesticides other than those formulated for domestic use shall be kept in the living quarters; ( c ) harvesting and safe of food crops shall be done only after the elapse of pre-harvest interval of pesticide application as prescribed by the Registration Board; ( d ) the required quantity or weight of crop samples for pesticide residue analysis taken according to the specified sampling method, shall be provided free of charge, if required by the respective Manager or Inspective Township Manager or Inspector shall issue sampling certificate on form (13 ). ( e ) the decision of the Managing Director based upon the opinion of the Director General of the Department of Health shall be complied with in respect to harvested food crop containing pesticide residue higher than the permitted level. 33. Government Departments and the public , using pesticides for agricultural purpose, urban and rural sanitation works and control of mosquitoes flies , rats and household insects, and other insects shall comply with the orders and directives issued by the Registration Board. CHAPTER VII Exercise of the Duties and Powers of the Managing Director, State / Division / Township Managers or Inspectors 34. The Managing Director shall prescribe licence fees, duration of licence, field trials and pesticide residue analysis fees. 35. After scrunity of the safely measures submitted for the import of pesticides or active ingredients under clause 20, the Managing Director may recommend to the Directorate of Trade for necessary action. 36. The Managing Director shall issue orders relating to the methods for evaluation of pesticide quality conformity, sampling for laboratory quality analysis and sampling for pesticide residue analysis in food crops. 37. The respectice Mangers and Inspectors shall supervise in order that the condition with plesticides are complied with. 38. The respective Manager shall with the prior approval of the Managing Director, organize training courses from time to time on the systematic handling for safety in the application and retail / whole sale of pesticides. 39. The respective Manager shall seek the assistance of State/ Division or Township Medical Officer to include first aid procedures in the training courses on systematic handling and application of pesticides. 40. The State and Division Manager shall issue certificates of recognition as Certified Pesticide Applicators only to those who attend and pass the training course on systematic handling and application of pesticides. 41. The respective Manager shall in co-operation with the respective State/ Division or Township Medical officer examine from time to time if Certified Pesticide Applicators and farmers in areas subject to the high use of pesticides have been exposed to toxicity whether or not and maintain records. 42. The respective Township Manager or Inspector shall send the pesticide sample obtained for quality analysis to reach the Myanma Agriculture Sevic, Pesticide Analytical Laboratory in its orginal condition along with a copy of the sampling certificate. 43. The Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analytical Laboratory shall after analysis, issue the pesticide quality analysis certificate on form (11), with one copy each to the respective Township Manager of Inspector and the sample owner, If the quality is found to be not up to the standard it shall be reported to Managing Director as quickly as possible. 44. The Managing Director shall prescribe condition for sale at reduced prices or re-use or destruction with respect to the stock of pesticide or active ingredient, in the hands of importer or licence holder found by any means to have deteriorated in quality or the pesticide, active ingredient or packing meterials dur to be dispoed of for any reasons. 45. For the benefit of the public the respective Manager or Inspector if necessary is entitled to take specified quantity or weight of samples in the manner prescribed free of charge to determine whether pesticide residue levels in harvested crops exceed prescribed limits. In taking such sample the respective Manager or Inspector shall issue sampling certificates on form (13). 46. The sample taken by the respective Township Manager or Inspector for pesticide residue analysis under clause 45, shall be dispatched to reach the Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analytical Laboratory in its original condition along with the copy of the sampling certificate. The Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analytcal Laboratory small after analysis, issue the pesticide residue analysis certificate on form (14) with one copy each to the respective Township Manager or Inspector and the sample owner. If the pesticide reside content is found to exceed the prescribed limit, it shall be reported to the Managing Director as quickly as possible. CHAPTER VIII General Provisions 47. The Myanma Agriculture Service shall open a foreign currency account at the respective Bank for foreign currencies received in accordance with the Law. 48. The Myanma Agriculture Service shall comply with existing aws, rules and the directives issued from time to time by the Central Bank of Myanmar with respect to the receipts, safe custody and expenditures of foreign currencies received under clause 47. 49. The specified quantity of the samples of imported pesticide or active ingredients taken under clause 30 (a) shall be sent to Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analystical Laboratory for compulsory analysis on form (9). The Myanma Agriculture Service. Pesticide Analytical Laboratory shall after analysis, issue pesticide quality analysis certificate on form (11), with one copy each to the Inspector and sample owner. If the quality is found to have deterorated the matter shall be reported to the Managing Director as quickly as possible. 50. The voluntary application for pesticide quality analysis of locally produced pesticides and pesticides in the hands of the licence holders shall also be sent on form (9) to the Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analytical Laboratory along with specified quantity or weight of samples taken in the manner prescribed. The pesticide quality analysis certificate shall be issued also on form (11). 51. The Myanma Agriculture Service shall in an analyzing the pesticide or active ingredient imported under clause 49, charge analytical fees in foreign currency as prescribed by the Registration Board. Fees fof the analysis of locally produced pesticides and pesticides in hands of the licence holders under clause 50 shall be payable in equivalent Myanmar Kyat. 52. The Myanma Agriculture Service Pesticide Analytical Laboratory may analyse the residue content of food crops if requested by the exporter of such crops in form (12) submitted along with the specified quantity or weight of sample taken in the manner prescribed and together with the payment of analytical fees in foreign currencies in accordance with the prescribed procedures.The plesticide residue analysis certificate shall be issued on form (14) after analysis. 53. The Myanma Agriculture Service may charge the analytical fees payable in foreign currency under clause 52, in equivalent Myanma currency ,if the food crop exporter is unable to pay the analytical fees in foreign currency in the absence of any exporteron finishing a signed guarantee by the exporter, that the analytical fees with be paid back in foreign currency after the receipt of such currency. 54. With the exception of analysis of imported pesticide in the hands of licence holders for conformity of quality and particulars submitted at the time of registration laboratories recognized by the Registration Board may perform pesticide quality and residue analysis in food crops.In the event of any disputs with respect to the analytical results, the analysis of the Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analytical Laboratory shall be final. 55. The Laboratories recognized by the Registration Board shall participate in collaborative studies with the Myanma Agriculture Service, Pesticide Analytical Laboratory for ensuring uniformity in methodology and correct evaluation of comparable results. 56. The Myanma Agriculture Service shall periodically re-evaluate the effects of registered pesticides with respect to their efficacy in controllong crop pests, economis justification focuses etc, in their practical field use, and report from time to time to the Registration Board along with supporting data. 57. The pesticide treatment or fumigation of export crops, forest products and others shall be carried out only by the Government Departments and Organizations recognized by the Registration Board. 58. The Myanma Agriculture Service shall from time to time distribute educational guidelines free of charge, on the safe use of registered pesticides by users. 59. The Myanma Agriculture Service shall in co-operation with the respective Government Departments take action to prevent the entry into Myanmar of unregistered pesticides or active ingredients. (SD)LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHIT SWE Minister Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation No;2/5/(50) (3330/91) Dated; the 8th July 1991 Copy to ( 1 ) Office of the Chairman, State Law and Order Restoration Council; ( 2 ) Office of the Government of the Union of Myanmar; ( 3 ) Office of the Chief Justice; ( 4 ) Office of the Attorney General; ( 5 ) All Ministers; ( 6 ) All State / Division Law and Order Restoration Councils ( For favour of dispatch to Township Zone and Township Law and Order Restoration Councils); ( 7 ) Director General , Health Department; ( 8 ) Director General , Department of Medical Research; ( 9 ) Managing Director, Myanma Fisheries Enterprise; ( 10 ) Managing Director, Livestock Feedstuff and Milk Products Enterprise; ( 11 ) Managing Director, Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading; ( 12 ) Director General , Forest Department; ( 13 ) Director General, Liverstock Breeding and Vecterinary Department; ( 14 ) Director General, Fisheries Department; ( 15 ) Director General, Central Research Organization; ( 16 ) Managing Director, Myanma Agriculture Service; ( 17 ) Managing Director, Printing and Publishing Enterprise ( For favour of publication in Myanmar Naing Ngan Gazette). By Irder Sd/ ( Myint Lwin ) Head of Office Ministry of Agriculture and forests Form ( 1 ) Application For Registration or Amendment of Registration of Pesticide Date : ………………. To. The Secretary Pesticide Registration Board Myanma Agriculture Service 72-74 Shwedagon Pagoda Road Dagon P.O . 11091, Yangon 1. Name and address of the application: …………………………………………… 2. National Identity Card/ National Registration/ Foreigner Registration Certificate No : ……………………………………………………………………. 3. Type of use permit: ……………………………………………………………… 4. Name of the formulation :………………………………………………………… 5. Name of active ingredient(s) and concentration: ……………………………… 6. Name and address of the manufacturer / formulator: ………………………… 7. Name and address of proposed distributor / distributing organization if any: ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Packing size and packing material: …………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Check list of compulsory attachments to be submitted along with the application : ( a ) 3 copies of technical supporting documents; ( b ) 3 copies of the proposed label with Myanmar translation; ( c ) 2x 1 gram analytical standards of specified purity of active ingredient; ( d ) If pesticide contains more than one active ingredient, standards packed separately; ( e ) 0.5 gram of each toxic impurities or inactive by-products being in the technical active ingredient(s) (in the case of application for provisional or full registrantion); ( f ) 25 grams technical active ingredient, or ingredients; ( g ) 25 grams of gas chromatographic packings and one of each HPLC columm(s) recommended for quality control and residue analysis of the pesticide and its residues; ( h ) Formulated product in sufficient amount for carrying out supervised trials and quality control of the product (State the submitted quantity); ( i ) Copy of bank transfer of registration fee. 10. The above facts are declared complete and correct. ………………………... Signature of applicant Form (2) GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR PESTICIDE REGISTRATION BOARD PESTICIDE REGISTRATION OR AMENDED REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE Date:……………….. 1. Registration Certificate Number : ……………………./ …………………… Herewith it is certified that the Pesticide; submitted for registration or amendment of registration under application No. ……………………….., dated ………………………. has been registered for use in Myanmar. 2. Name of undertaking applicant : …………………………………………….. 3. National Identity Card/ National Registration/ Foreigner Registration No. ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4. Address : ………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Registered name of pesticide : ………………………………………………… 6. Name of active ingredient(s) and concentration : ………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Type of use permit : …………………………………………………………….. 8. Expiry date : ……………………………………………………………………. 9. Name and address of the manufacturer : …………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… 10. Note : The holder of this registration certificate is responsible for submitting any additional data or information which are relevant for the effective and safe use of the pesticide. Form (2) Concld. SEAL Chairman Pesticide Registration Board Facts to be mentioned by the Registration Board: ( a ) name of active ingredient; ( b ) content and concentration of active ingredient; ( c ) quality specification; ( d ) packing material and packing size; ( e ) use patterns; ( f ) restriction on use; ( g ) registered pre-harvest intervals and permitted maximum residue limit. Form ( 3 ) APPLICATION FOR LICENCE FOR MANUFACTURE / FORMULATION AND SALE OF PESTICIDE Date: ………………….. To. Managing Director Myanma Agriculture Service Yangon 1. Name of applicant :……………………………………………………………. 2. National Identity Card / National Registration / Foreigner Registration No …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Professional qualification : ………………………………………………….. 4. Permanent address: ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………. 5. The address of the premises in which the pesticides will be manufactured, stored and sold:………………………………………………………………… 6. Name of active ingredient ( s ) to be formulated / manufactured : …….. …………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Detail description of final product ( formulation , active ingredient content, packing material , packing size ) : ………………………………………….. 8. Planned yearly output of each pesticide: ………………………………….. Form ( 3 ) Concld 9. Name and qualification of responsible persons to be involved in the production: …………………………………………………………………….. Attachments: 1. Receipt for payment of licence fee ( original ) ; 2. Brief description of technological process including decontamination of waste and other discharge of the plant; 3. Number of registration or amended registration, if any, of pesticide; 4. Written consent of the patent owner of pesticide or manufacturer of the active ingredient; ……………………………. Signature of applicant Form ( 4 ) GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS MYANMA AGRICULTURE SERVICE LICENCE FOR MANUFACTURE / FORMULATION SALE OF PESTICIDES Date :…………………… 1. Licence Number: ……………………………………………………………… 2. U / Daw …………………………National Identity Card / National / Registration / Foreigner Registration No ……………………………………. of …………………………………………………………………………… Enterprise / company is hereby granted licence to manufacture / formulate and sell the pesticides hereunder on the premises situated at …………….. under the supervision of the following expert staff: Name: ………………………. Qualification: ………………………… ………………………. ………………………. ………………………. ………………………. Name of product Active Ingredient Concentration ( g/ kg or It ) …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………. …………………. Conditions: ( a ) The licensee shall have obtained with respect to the pesticide to be manufactured or formulated. ( b ) The quality specification of the pesticide produced shall be in conformity with the specification given in the Registration Certificate; ( c ) The licensee shall notify the issuing authority in advance about the change in the personnel responsible for supervision in the manufacture/ formulation; ( d ) If the licensee desires to undertake the manufacture / formulation of an additional pesticide, a new application shall be submitted for extending the list of licensed pesticides; ( e ) No sale shall be made without label and instruction for use; ( f ) The sale of restricted pesticide shall be made only to the certified pesticide applicator; ( g ) The damaged packings, containers shall be repacked securely before sale; ( h ) The names and addresses of pesticide buyers shall be recorded and sale shall be madeon vounchers. SEAL Managing Director Myanma Agriculture Service APPLICATION FOR LICENCE FOR REPACKING AND SALE OF PESTICIDES Date:……………………. To. State / Division Manager Myanma Agriculture Service 1. Name of applicant:………………………………………………………………… 2. National Identity Card / National Registration / Foreigner’s Registration No:……………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Professional qualification: ………………………………………………….. 4. Permanent address:…………………………………………………………… 5. The address,of the premises in which the pesticides will be re-packed, stored and distributed:……………………………………………………………….. ( a ) type of building : ……………………………………………………... ( roof / wall/ floor ) ( b ) building area: ……………………………………………………….. ( c ) sanitation and protective facilities:…………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………. 6. Name of Pesticide, Registration or amended registration no, name of manufacturer / importer:……………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… 7. The approximate amount of pesticides to be re-packed yearly:…………. ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. Number and qualification of employees:…………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Attachments: ( 1 ) Receipt for payment of licence fee ( original ). ( 2 ) The sample of containers packing materials and their labels ( instruction ) ( 3 ) The consent of the holder of registration and manufacture of the pesticide. ( 4) Certificate regarding the safe handling and distribution of pesticides and first aid methods. …………………… Signature of applicant Form ( 6 ) GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS MYANMA AGRICULTURE SERVICE LICENCE FOR RE-PACKING AND SALE OF PESTICIDES Date ………………….. 1. Licence Number:……………………………………………………………….. 2. U / Daw …………………………. National Identity Card / National Registration / Foreigner’s Registration No :…………………………… is hereby granted licence for re-packing the pesticides specified hereunder at the premises situated at …………………………………………………… … under the supervision of the following expert staff: Name : ………………………. Qualification: ………………………. ………………………. ………………………. ………………………. ………………………. Name of Active Concentration Package Pesticide ingredient ( g/kg or Lt) Size ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. Form ( 6 ) Concld Conditions: ( a ) The quality specification of the pesticide repacked shall be in conformity with the specification given in the Registration Certificate: ( b ) The enclosed label ( in Myanmar language ) shall be affixed to each pesticide container / package, and instructions forms ( in Myanmar language) shall be attached to each packing unit: ( c ) The licensee shall notify the issuing authority in advance about the change in the personnel responsible; ( d ) If the licensee desires to undertake the repacking of an additional pesticide, a new application shall be submitted for extending the list of licensed pesticides; ( e ) No sale shall be made without label and instructions for use; ( f ) No sale of restricted pesticide shall be made without the purchase permit of the township manager; ( g ) The damaged packings shall be repacked securely before sale; The names and addresses of pesticide buyers shall be recorded and sale shall be made on vounchers; SEAL State / Division Manager Myanma Agriculture Service State / Division …………….. Form ( 7 ) APPLICATION FOR LICENCE FOR WHOLE / RETAIL SALE OF PESTICIDE Date :……………………… To. Township Manager Myanma Agriculture Service ……………… Township 1. Name of applicant : ……………………………………………………………. 2. National Identity Card / National Registration / Foreigner’s Registration No. …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Professional qualification : …………………………………………………… 4. Permanent address:………………………………………………………………. 5. The address (es ) of the premises in which the pesticides will be stored and sold: ……………………………………………………………………………. ( a ) type of building ( roof, wall, floor ) :…………………………… ( b ) area ; …………………………………………………………………. ( c ) sanitation and protective facilities ;………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………. 6. Statement on the distance of the nearedt tea-shop and shops selling food , animal feed and medicine etc;……………………………………………….. 7. Type of sale business ( whole sale or retail sale or both );…………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. Form ( 7 ) Concld Attachment: ( 1 ) Receipt for payment of licence fee ( original ). ( 2 ) Copy of pass certificate of systematic handling and use of pesticide. …………………….….. Signature of applicant Form ( 8 ) GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS MYANMA AGRICULTURE SERVICE LICENCE FOR WHOLE/ RETAIL SALE OF PESTICIDE Date : …………………… 1. Licence Number: …………………………………………………………….. 2. U / Daw ……………………….National Identity Card / National Registration / Foreigner’s Registration No. …………………………………………….is hereby granted licence for whole / retail sale of pesticides at the premises / store situated at ……………………………………………………………….. 3. Date of issurance of licence: …………………………………………………. 4. Expiry date of licence : ………………………………………………………… Conditions: ( a ) Only pesticides having registration of amended registration certificate shall be sold; ( b ) No sale shall be made without label and instruction for use; ( c ) The sale of restricted pesticide shall be made only to the certified pesticide applicators; ( d ) The damaged packings, containers shall be repacked securely before sale; ( e ) The names and addresses of pesticide buyers shall be registered and sale shall be made on vounchers. Form ( 8 ) Concld SEAL Township Manager Myanma Agriculture Service Township…………….. Form ( 9 ) APPLICATION FOR PESTICIDE QUALITY ANALYSIS To. Pesticide Analytical Laboratory Plant Protection Section Myanma Agriculture Service Date:………………… 1. Name of applicant and address:………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………… ……… 2. National Identity Card/ National Registration / Foreigner’s Registration No: ……………………………………………………………………………… ….. 3. Name of pesticide and number of samples to be analyze:……………….. ……………………………………………………………………………… …….. 4. Registration or amended registration No. and date:……………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………… …….. 5. Name of manufacturer or formulator and address:…………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……. 6. Place of manufacture or formulation and year:……………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………… ……. 7. Size of package / container:………………………………………………….. 8. Name and designation of sampling officer:………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……. 9. Date of sampling and place:………………………………………………….. …………………………. Signature of applicant Form ( 9 ) Concld Attachment: ( 1 ) The original payment receipt of analytical fee debited to the respective bank in foreign currency as prescribed by Myanma Agriculture Service in the case of imported pesticide. ( 2 ) The original payment receipt of ana lytical fee paid in Kyats in the prescribed manner in the case of pesticide in the hands of licence holders. ( 3 ) Copy of sampling certificate. Form ( 10 ) SAMPLING CERTIFICATE FOR QUALITY ANALYSIS OF PESTICIDES Date : ………………… 1. State / Division :………………………………………………………………. 2. Township:………………………………………………………………………. 3. Name of owner / store:…………………………………………………………… 4. Identification of the lot:………………………………………………………. 5. Name of the pesticide:…………………………………………………………. 6. Manufacturer / supplier :……………………………………………….......... 7. Batch No……………………………………………………………………….. 8. Invoice No ………………………………………………………………….. 9. Size of package / containers:………………………………………………… 10. Quantity stored: ……………………………………………………………… 11. Remarks on the condition of package / containers : ……………………. …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… 12. Observation on the storage and distribution conditions:……………….. …………………………………………………………………………………… 13. External tests: ( a ) Number of packing units selected:………………….psc ( b ) Nominal gross weight:……………………………………………. ( c ) Minimum gross weight measured:……………………………….. Deviation( % ):…………………………………………….………… ( d ) Average gross weight of …………………..pcs.unit: Deviation ( % )……………………………………………………… ( e ) Quality of packing:…………………………………………..…….. ( f ) Quality of label : ……………………………………………..……. Form ( 10 ) Concld 14. Sampling for laboratory tests: ( a ) Number of containers opened:…………………………………… ( b ) Amount and number of a single samples taken :………………... ………………………………………………………………………… ( c ) Quantity of composite sample taken for analysis:…..………….. ………………………………………………………………………… 15. Remarks:………………………………………………………………………… Sampling Officer Owner Signature ……………………… Signature ……………………… Name ………………………….. Name ………………………….. Designation ………………….. Form ( 11 ) GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS MYANMA AGRICULTURE SERVICE PLANT PROTECTION SECTION PESTICIDE ANALYTICAL LABORATORY PESTICIDE QUALITY ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE Date : ………………….. 1. Description of consignment / lot:…………………………………………….. 2. Batch numer ( s ):………………………………………………………………..... 3. Name of owner / store and address:……………………………………………. 4. Designation of sample :………………………………………………………… 5. Laboratory registration No. of the sample :…………………………………. 6. Name of sampling officer and designation:…………………………………. 7. Date of sampling:………………………………………………………………… 8. Date of analysis: ……………………………………………………………….. 9. Remarks on the condition of the sample :…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….. 10. Results : ( a ) Physical Properties: ……………………… ………………………….. ……………………… ……………………………. ( b ) Chemical Properties: ( 1 ) Active ingredient content and conceration:…………………… ` ………………………………………………………………………. ( 2 ) Chemical Properties: ( 1 ) Active ingredient content and concentration:…………… …………………………………………………………………. ( 2 ) Imparities / by – products tested: …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… 11. Herewith it is certified that the quality of pesticide product tested: ( a ) is in conformity with the quality specification or ( b ) is not in conformity with the quality specification due to the following facts ……………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………….. 12. Recommendation on restriction of use :…………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………… SEAL Analytical Officer Deputy General Manager Pesticide Analytical Laboratory Plant Protection Section Form ( 12 ) APPLICATION FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS IN CROPS Date :…………….. To. Pesticide Analytical Laboratory Plant Protection Section Myanma Agriculture Service 1. Name of applicant and address:………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. National Identity Card / National Registraiton / Foreigner’s Registration No:.. …………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Name of crop to be analyzed and amount of sample:……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4. Origin of the crop:…………………………………………………………….. 5. Name and designation of sampling officer:………………………………… 7. If pesticides have been used on the crop to be analyzed give name of pesticide , date of application and dosage:………………………………………………… 8. Remarks on the condition of the crop from which sample was taken:… …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………. Signature of applicant Form ( 12 ) Concld Attachment ( 1 ) Original receipt for payment of analytical fee debited to the respective bank in currency as prescribed by the Myanma Agriculture Service on the case of crip for export; ( 2 ) Original receipt for payment of analytical fee paid in Kyats in the prescribed manner in the case of crop not for export: ( 3 ) Copy of the sampling certificate. Condition ( a ) If shall be graranteed that the equivalent Myanmar Kyats paid as analytical fee chargeable in foreign currency in the absence of any export as yet be paid back in foreign currency after the receipt of such currency. Form(13) SAMPLE CERTIFICATE FOR ANALYSIS OF PESTICIDE RESIDUE Date : ………………… 1. Description of the consignment/ lot : ………………………………………… 2. Description of sample : …………………………………………………………. 3. Name of owner and address : ………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Origin of the sample : ………………………………………………………….. 5. Date of sampling : ……………………………………………………………….. 6. Place of sampling : ………………………………………………………………. 7. Known pesticide treatments : Name of Pesticide Date of Application Dosage ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. ……………………….. 8. Weight/ Quantity: ………………………………………………………………. 9. Remarks of the sampling officer : ……………………………………………. Sampling Officer Owner of the sample Signature : ……………………. Signature: ………………… Name: ………………………… Name: …………………….. Designation: …………………… Form(14) GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS MYANMA AGRICULTURE SERVICE PLANT PROTECTION SECTION PESTICIDE ANALYTICAL LABORATORY PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS CERTIFICATE Date: ………………. 1. Description of consignment/ lot: ……………………………………………… 2. Name of owner and address: ………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Designation of sample: …………………………………………………………. 4. Laboratory registration No. of the sample: ………………………………….. 5. Name of the sampling officer and designation: ……………………………. 6. Date of sampling: ………………………………………………………………. 7. Date of analysis: …………………………………………………………………. 8. Remarks on the condition of the sample: …………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9. RESULTS The pesticide residue contents in respect of the sampled crop of commodity are as follows: Name of Pesticide Residue Content ………………………… ………………………………. ………………………… ………………………………. ………………………… ………………………………. SEAL Analytical Officer, Deputy Gernal Mananger Pesticide Analytical Laboratory Plant Protection Section.