Pesticides Regulations, 2012 (S.I. No. 144 of 2012)

J! 0 Statutory Instrument 144 of 2012. Pesticides Regulations, 2012 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. Title. 2. Interpretation of terms. 3. Registration of pesticides. 4. Registration of pest control operator. 5. Registration of pesticide retailers and distributors. 6. Conditions. 7. Experimentation. 8. Import of pesticides. 9. Export of pesticides. 10. Appeals. 11. Approval of brands. 12. Labelling. 13. Containers. 14. Guarantee. 15. Advertisements. 16. Use of pesticides. 17. Fees and fines. 18. Offences and penalties. 19. Repeals. FIRST SCHEDUl.E: Forms. SECOND SrnEDULE: Fees and fines. THIRD SCI-IEDULE: Repeals. [CAP. 18:12 IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Agriculture has, in terms of section 21 of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act [Chapter 18:12], made the following regulations: 999 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 ~ Title l .□DThese regulations may be cited as the Pesticides Regula tions, 2012. Interpretation of terms 2. In these regulations "active ingredient" means the substance in a pesticide which ( a) prevents the establishment of, or controls or destroys, plants or insects, or which prevents or cures a disease, infestation or other unhealthy conditions or a plant or a product derived there from: or (b) stimulates or retards the rate or plant growth; "appropriate hazardous substances regulations" means (a) in relation t o a pesticide which is a group II hazardous substance, the Hazardous Substances and Articles (Group II: General) Regulations, 1981, published in Statutory Instrument 313 of 1981; or (h) in relation to any other pesticide, the Hazardous Substances and Articles (Group III: Pesticide) Regulations, 1981, published in Statutory Instru ment 318 of 1981; "common name" in relation to an active ingredient, means the name accepted by a registering officer as being internationally recognised as the common name of the active ingredient; "experimental pesticide" means a chemical to be assessed in Zimbabwe for primary biological activity as a pesticide, and not available to the public as a pesticide; "pest control operator" means a person who (a) manages the fumigation, hunting, trapping and any other method of eliminating and reducing the occurrence of pests; and (b) is registered in terms of section 4 of these regula tions~ 1000 0 a S.l. 144 of 2012 '"pesticide,, means a formulation containing an active ingre dient, and includes fungicides, biopesticides, phero mones, insecticides, nematicides, acaracides, avicides, herbicides, aboricides, adjuvants, bactericides, mollus cicides, rodenticides, termite poisons, any substance which is used for the control of virus disease of plants and any substance which is used to retard or stimulate the growth of plants, wood treatment chemicals, insect and snake repellents, but excludes substances which are intended for plant nutiition or for veterinary remedies and preparations; .. pesticide retailers" means any company registered in terms of section 5 of these regulations to sell pesticides; "recognised research institution" means a research institution recognised by the Minister as competent to carry out research into pesticide use. Registration of pesticides 3. (1) No pesticide may be sold unless it is registered in terms of these regulations. (2) Every application for registration of a pesticide shall be submitted, in triplicate, to a registering officer in the Form P. l, prescribed in the First Schedule, after government officials have inspected the source of the pesticide. (3) Every application shall be accompanied by (a) three copies of the text of the label which is intended for use on the container in which the pesticide is to be sold~ and (b) two samples of the pesticide, in an amount to be deter mined by the registering officer, if he or she considers it necessary; and (c) a report from an inspector indicating that he or she has had sight of the manufacturing facility and is satisfied by the production process and the end product~ and ( d) certificate of analysis local and ex-source~ and (e) swom statement of product content~ and 1001 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 (t) letter of authorisation of manufacturer or formulator or supplier of the pesticide; and ( g) evidence of product registration in the country of origin; and (h) material safety data sheet, toxicological data, efficacy field trial data, and draft Zimbabwean label. (4) An application for the renewal of a registration of a pesticide shall be submitted, in triplicate, to a registering officer in Form P.2, prescribed in the First Schedule, not later than forty-five days before the expiry of registration. (5) Every registration of a pesticide and renewal of such registration shall be valid for a petiod of three years, unless cancelled earlier in terms of the Act: Provided that the Registrar may if it is in the public interest, approve an application for a shorter period of validity. (6) A registering officer shall consider an application for registration or for the renewal of registration in respect of a pesticide manufactured outside Zimbabwe only if the application is submitted through a representative who carries on business in Zimbabwe. (7) No application for registration or for renewal of registra tion shall be considered by a registering officer unless (a) it complies with the requirements of these regulations; and (b) the applicant furnishes the registering officer with such further information as may be required to determine whether the pesticide is suitable and sufficiently effec tive for the purpose for which it is intended; and (c) the applicant has a minimum level diploma in agricul ture or other relevant qualification recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture in areas covering (i) safe use of pesticides; and ( ii) symptoms of pesticides poisoning and first aid; and (iii) fumigation; and (iv) agriculture and forestry; and 1002 II 0 , 0 S.I. 144of2012 (v) pest identification and management-entomology, pathology, nematology, crop protection and weed science; and (vi) environmental protection; and (vii) industrial vegetation and noxious weeds; and (viii) wood preservation, including pole treatment; and (ix) fogging and any other relevant skills; and (x) calibration of spraying equipment; and (xi) disposal of empty pesticides containers; and (xii) pesticides labelling; and (xiii) knowledge of the applicable provisions of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Rcmc<lics Act l Chap ter 18: 12] and the applicable codes of practice for the use of pesticides; and (d) the applicant provides medical report duly completed by a registered occupational health practitioner to deter mine fitness to handle pesticides; and (c) the applicant may also be required to submit some well documented evidence of experience in pest control for consideration. (8) A registering officer shall, on registering or renewing the registration of a pesticide (a) issue a certificate of registration or renewal of registra tion, as the case may be; and (b) forward the certificate to the applicant. (9) Registration shall be completed only on receipt by a registering officer of the printed copy of the approved label or a facsimile thereof. ( 10) A registration certificate shall apply only to the pesticide to which the certificate relates. ( 11) No pesticide which has been registered may be altered in any way so as to change its formulation, composition or usage, or in any other manner whatsoever, unless a registering officer so agrees. 1003 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 ( 12) If a registered holder sells his or her company, registra tion may be transferred to the new owner of the business if (a) the registration number; and (b) pesticide name; and ( c) fommlation and name qf the company; remain the same as on the certificate of registration. (13) Any person who ( a) has acquired a business in terms of subsection ( 12); and (b) decides to change the company name on the certificate; shall, in writing inform a registering officer of his or her decision and accordingly make an application for registration. together with the payment of the appropriate registration fee. ( 14) Any person who has lost a registration certificate shall make an application for replacement of the registration certificate to a registering officer, together with the payment of the appropriate fee. Registration of pest control operators 4. (I) Any person who wishes to be registered as a pest control operator, shall make an application in writing to a registering officer in the Fom1 P.3, prescribed in the First Schedule. (2) A registering officer shall consider an application for registration as a pest control operator only if the application is submitted through a representative who carries on business in Zimba bwe: Provided that where such registration is approved it shall be valid for no longer than one year. (3) An application for the renewal of a registration as a pest control operator shall be submitted not later than thirty days before the expiry of registration. (4) A registered pest control operator may have bis or her application for renewal of registration denied if, he or she (a) fails to adequately supervise the use of agricultural remedies; or 1004 IJ S.I. 144 of 2012 ·· (b) fails to comply with any applicable provision of these regulations; or (c) prepares any false or fnmdulent record or repo11; or ( d) fails to apply pesticides according to label registmtions~ or (e) uses banned substances or unregistered products; or (f) mixes cocktails of a nature other than the registered and approved mixes; or (g) fails to issue notice prior to application of agriculturnl remedies; or (h) fails to keep proper records. (4) No application for registration or for renewal of registra tion as a pest control operator, shall be considered by a registering officer unless the applicant has a minimum level diploma in agricul ture or other relevant qualification recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture in areas covering (i) safe use of pesticides; and (ii) symptoms of pesticides poisoning and first aid; and (iii) fumigation; and (iv) agriculture and forestry; and (v) pest identification and management-entomology, pathology, nematology, crop protection and weed science; and (vi) environmental protection; and (vii) industrial vegetation and noxious weeds; and (viii) wood preservation, including pole treatment; and (ix) fogging and any other relevant skills; and (x) calibration of spraying equipment; and (xi) disposal of empty pesticides containers; and (xii) pesticides labelling; and (xiii) knowledge of the applicable provisions of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act [Chap ter 18: 12] and the applicable codes of practice for the use of pesticides. 1005 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 ( 5) A pest control operator shall ( a) ensure that safety measures are in place; and (b) notify the public around the facility from which he or she shall embark on any pesticide control operations; prior to embarking on any pest control operations. Registration of pesticide retailers and distributors 5. ( 1) Companies registered in terms of the Companies Act [ Chapter 24:03] may be registered as pesticide retailer or distributor, if such companies meet the following requirements (a) they make an application in writing to a registering officer in the Form P.4, prescribed in the First Schedule together with the payment of a prescribed fee; and (b) they operate (i) away from residential areas and central business districts; (ii) away from humans livestock and the environment so as to not pose a danger to them; and (c) they employ persons with agricultural qualifications from recognised colleges or diplomas in handling pes ticides from accredited bodies; and ( d) they ensure that their outlets have the following (i) concrete floors; and (ii) good ventilation; and (iii) septic tanks; and (iv) fire extinguishers; and (v) lockers for highly hazardous substances; and (vi) showers; and (vii) saw dust or sand; and (viii) drains; and (ix) lockers for pesticide handlers personal protective equipment; and (c) they sell locally registered pesticides in Zimbabwean labels only, that are clean and appropriate; and 1006 • 0 0 0 S.I. 144 of 2012 (f) they provide evidence of support from a registered importer and distributor of pesticides; and (g) they pay the prescribed registration fee as set out in the Third Schedule. (2) No application for registration or for renewal of registra tion as a pesticides retailer or distributor, shall be considcrc<l by a registering officer unless the applicant has a minimum level diploma in agriculture or other relevant qualification recognised by the I\•Jin istry of Agriculture in areas covering (i) safe use of pesticides; and ( ii) symptoms of pesticides poisoning and first aid; and (iii) fumigation; and (iv) agriculture and forestry; and (v) pest identification and management-entomology, pathology, nematology, crop protection and weed science; and (vi) environmental protection; and (\'ii) industrial vegetation and noxious weeds; and (viii) wood preservation, including pole treatment; and (ix) fogging and any other relevant skills; and (x) calibration of spraying equipment; and (xi) disposal of empty pesticides containers; and (xii) pesticides labelling; and (xiii) knowledge of the applicable provisions of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act [Chap ter 18: 12) and the applicable codes of practice for the use of pesticides. Conditions 6. (1) A registering officer, on registering a pesticide, may, on the registration certificate, impose such conditions as he or she thinks fit. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (I), it shall be a requirement that any pest control operntor, pesticide retailer and pesticide importer, who has been successful in his or her application for a registration certificate shall submit quarterly returns to the Pesticides Registration Office. 1007 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 Experimentation 7. ( 1) No person shall import into Zimbabwe any experimental pesticide unless he or sbe is authorised, in writing, by a registering officer to do so. (2) Any person who imports an experimental pesticide shall, not later than seven days afterthearrivalofthe pesticide in Zimbabwe, complete, in triplicate, and forward to a registering officer Form P.5, prescribed in the First Schedule: • Provided t11at, where an experimental pesticide is imported hy a recognised research institution, it shall, if a registering officer so permits be sufficient for the recognised research institution to supply the registering officer with the name or designation only of the experimental pesticide. (3) No experimental pesticide shall be offered to any person other than a person approved by a registering officer to participate in the cxpc1imcntation. (4) In granting permission to impo11 an expe1imental pesti cide in terms of suhscction (I), a registering officer may impose such conditions c1s he or she deems necessary with regard to the expe1imen tation ,vith the pesticide. ,. (5) It shall be a condition for the importation of experimental pesticides that plants treated with experimental pesticides shall not be sold or disposed of for consumption without the written authority of a registering officer. (6) The label affixed to a container in which a pesticide is imported for purposes other than sale shall be clearly marked or p1inted with the words "FOR EXPERIMENf AL PURPOSES ONLY NOT FOR SALE". Import of pesticides 8. ( l) Any person who wishes to import into :Zimbabwe any pesticides may apply for a permit to do so, if sucb- person's core business is the buying and selling of pesticides: Provided that the pesticides are locally registered and bear the company name, registration number, pesticide name and formulation, 1008 D 11 0 0 S.I. 144 of 2012 source of pesticide, amount paid for pesticides, and receipt number and expiry date for pesticides. (2) An application for an import of pesticides permit shall be made in writing to a registering officer in the Fonn P.5, prescribed in the First Schedule together with the payment of a prescribed fee: Provided that import of pesticides pennit shall be valid (i) for sixty days from the date of issue if the source is within the SADC region; and (ii) for ninety days from the date of issue if the source is outside the SADC region and Africa; and (iii) for one consignment only and in terms of the source specified in the registration certificate. (3) Any person who wishes to import any pesticides, in tem1S of subsection ( 1 ), shall (a) ensure that an extra 100 ml is available as part of the consignment, for the purpose of random sampling and analysis by inspectors; and (b) ensure that the products bear Zimbabwean labels; and (c) have a valid registration certificate. (4) Any person who imports pesticides without having a permit shall be responsible for any costs incurred at ports of entry or exit and any other cost that may result from the illegal importation of goods. Export of pesticides 9. (1) Any person who wishes to export any pesticides out of Zimbabwe may apply for a permit to do so: Provided that the pesticides, are locally registered and bear the company name, registration number, pesticide name and formu lation, source of pesticide, amount paid for pesticides and receipt number and expiry date for pesticides. (2) Au application for an expo11 of pesticides permit shall be made in writing to a registering officer in the Fom1 P.5, prescrihe<l in the First Schedule together with the payment of a prescribed fee: 1009 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 Provided that export of pesticides permit shall be valid thirty days from the date of issue per consignment. (3) Any person who wishes to export any pesticides, in terms of subsection (1), shall ensure that the products bear Zimbabwean labels. Appeals l 0. An applicant who wishes to appeal against a decision of a registering officer in terms of section 7 of the Act shall (a) request the registering officer, in writing, for his or her reasons for refusing the application, imposing condi tions or cancelling the registration, as the case may be, and the registering officer shall, within fourteen days of the receipt of the request, furnish tlie applicant, in writing, with his or her reasons; and (h) within fifty-six days of being notified of the refusal, imposition of conditions or cancellation, as the case may be, appeal, in writing, against the decision of the registering officer to the Minister. Approval of brands 11. (I) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), a registering officer shall, before registering any brand, consult the Registrar of Trade Marks, and satisfy himself or herself that the name of the brand does not resemble the name of any other brand of any nature whatso ever: Provided that, in the event at a later stage it is'discovered that the brand name is a name that has been registered elsewhere, the applicant shal I be responsible for any claims arising as a result of the use of that brand name. (2) A pesticide shall not be registered under a brand if, in the opinion of a registering officer, the brand is (a) of an insufficiently distinctive nature; or ( h) so si mi I ar to a brand under which a pesticide has already been registered as to be liable to he mistaken for the other hrand. 1010 D 0 S.l. 144of2012 Labelling 12. (l) No person shall sell any pcstiddc unless the label i'., securdy affixed to the container, and dearly and i11dclibly rn~1rku! in English or any other indigenous language ret:og11iscd i11 Zimlxd>wi: and, where a registering officer considers appropriate, i11 au indig enous language: Provided that, if an indigenous language is used, an mx:uratc translation shall be lodged at the time of registmtiou with the rcgiskr ing officer. (2) The label, which shall be identical in all respects to that approved by a registering officer in terms of section 3, ~;hall statc:. {a) the company brand or symbol; und ( b) the brand name of the pesticide; and (c) the registration number which the pesticide is regis tered; and (d) the net quantity by mass or volume in the container; and (c) the purposes for which the pesticide has been registered~ and (f) the directions for use of the pesticide; and (g) such information as is prescribed in the appropriate hazardous substances regulations; and (h) any other information which a registering officer may approve or consider to be necessary. (3) Pesticides transported within the borders 01"1/.imbabwe to premises where they are further prrn.:csscd, packed or repacked for the retail trade shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the particulars prescribed in paragraphs {a), (b), (c), (d), (g) ,m<l (h) of subsection ('.2). (4) An equilateral triangle shall he printed on. or securely affixed to, the main panel of the label in a culour approved by a registering officer, which triangle shall occupy an area uf nut kss t lia11 five per cenlum of the area of the label. (5) The triangle referred to in subsection (4) :-.hall he coloured purplt!, red, amber or green IOI I Pesticides Regulations, 2012 (a) as specified in the appropriate hazardous substances regulations; or (h) as approved by the Hazardous Substances and Articles Control Board, in tenns of those regulations. (6) The triangle of approved colour shall b~ located on the labe] in a position directly below the brand name of tire pesticide, and the composition and registered number of the pesticide, and the net mass or volume of the container shall appear directly above or below the triangle, which shall be delineated from the rest of the label by a black borderor a black borderon white background to emphasize the approved colour. (7) No detail other than the composition and registered number of the pesticide and the net mass or volume of the container shall appear in a position between the brand name of the pesticide and the triangle approved colour. (8) Except with the permission of a registering officer, no label shall contain any information or matter other thc that provided for in this section. ~ · (9) No label, once it has been approved by the registering officer, shall be altered in any manner whatsoever without the written approval of the registering officer, unless the alteration is made at the direction of the Hazardous Substances and Articles Control Board, and the registering officer has been notified that it is: to be made. Containers 13. ( I) No pesticide may be sold, transported or stored unless a registering officer is satisfied that the container in which the pesticide is to be packed is of sufficiently dmable construction.and material. (2) A container which contains any combu~tible substance shall be of metal, glass or other non-combustible nicerial. (3) Pesticides which contain toxic or inflammable volatile ingredients shall be packed in durable, airtight containers. (4) All liquid pesticides shall be packaged iri white fluori nated high density polythene, brown glass bottles or any other form of packaging approved by the Pesticide Registering Office. 1012 ' S.I. 144 of 2012 Guarantee 14. Any representation or claim on a label concerning the chemical composition or the chemical and physical properties of a pesticide shall constitute a guarantee by the applicant of that pesticide for its chemical composition and its chemical and physical properties within the limits of five per centum variation of the stated figure. Advertisements 15. No person shall, in an advertisement of a pesticide (a) state, imply or inf erthat the Government has guaranteed or approved the efficacy of the pesticide: Provided that nothing shall prohibit the use. in an advertisement. of the words "Registered in terms of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act [Chapter 18:12]; (b) make or insinuate any claim in respect of such pesticide, other than a claim approved by a registering officer: Provided that any person who wishes to advertise a pesticide shall do so after the Pesticides Registration Office has approved a draft advert. Use of pesticides 16. ( 1) Pesticides shall not be used for any purpose other than the purpose for which they are registered. (2) Registered companies with the appropriate skilled labour. equipment and premises may repackage pesticides. Fees and.fines 17. Fees and fines shall be charged as set out in the Second Schedule. Offences and penalties 18. Any person who (a) sells unlabelled pesticides or wrongly labelled pesticides: or (b) sells pesticides illegally without heing registered in tem,s of these regulations~ or 1013 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 (c) illegally imports or exports pesticides; or ( d) illegally makes use of a trade name that he or she is not registered under; or (e) illegally repackages pesticides; or (t) illegally discharges pest control services; or (g) contravenes any provisions of these regulations; ,. .. shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level four or a fine as prescribed in the Third Schedule, in default of such payment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months ~ or to both such fine and such imprisonment. Repeals 19. The regulations specified in the Third Schedule are repealed. FIRST SCHEDULE (Sections 3, 4, 5. 7, 8 and 9) FORMS FEITTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 Fonn P.1 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE (To be submitted to a regis1eri11g officer in triplicate) Receipt Number .......................... . A. To be completed for all pesticides for which registration is sought. 1. Nrune of applicant: ........................................................................... . 2. Address (a) Postal ............................................................................................... . (b) Business .......................................................................................... . 3. Type of pesticide (fungicide, insecticide, e.t.c.) ............................ .. B. lnformaLion to be submitted with this application for all pesticides for which registration is sought: 1014 ' S.I. 144 of 2012 I. Brand na,nc: .............................................................. .. 2. Full chemical name of each active ingredient: ................................ . 3. The common name of each active ingredient: ................................. . 4. The empiricaJ and structural formulae for each active ingredient: ... 5. Proposed formulation: ..................................................................... . 6. Percentage, on mass-by-mass or mass-by-volume basis. of each ingredient in the pesticide: ............................................................... . 7. Physical and chemical properties of each active ingredient: 8. Physical properties of formulations containing oils: ....................... . 9. Physical properties of formulations of dusts or granules: ............... . 10. Size of containers in which pesticide is to he sold, and net mass: 11. Nature of containers in which pesticide is to he sold: ................. . 12. Stability of formulation on storage: ................................................ . 13. Stability of formulation on dilution: ............................................... .. 14. Corrosion of equipment: .................................................................. . 15. Phytotoxicity: .................................................................................. . 16. Toxicology: ...................................................................................... . 17. Safety precautions to be observed in handling. using and storage: 18. Hazards to wild life: ........................................................................ . 19. Residue data: ................................................................................... . 20. Proposed use: ................................................................................... . 21. Directions for use: ........................................................................... . 22. Methods of analysis: ........................................................................ . I hereby apply for the registration, in tem1s of the Fertilizers, Fann Feeds and Remedies Act [Chapter 18:12],of the pesticide particulars of which are given 1015 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 above, and I certify that these particulars are, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. Name i11 Juli Authorised signatory Designation: ...................................................................................................... . Note: -The detailed information required in section B must accompany the application. Any claims for biological effectiveness and statements made respecting residues must be supported by detailed relevant experimental data. Date: ............................................ . FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 CERTIFICATE OI•' REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE Receipt Number: .......................... . I hereby (a) certify that ....................................... pesticide has been registered~ (b) approve the labels, copies of which are attached hereto, and which are to be used in together with the said pesticide. This is registration expires on ............................................................... .. and is subject to the following conditions: .......................................................... Date Registering Officer Fonn P.2 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE (To be submitted to a registering officer in triplicate) Receipt Number: ....................................... . 1. Na1ne of applicant ..................................................................................... . 1016 ':) r T S.I. 144 qf 2012 2. Address of applicant (a) Postal: .................................................................................................. .. (b) Business: ............................................................................................... . 3. Brand n8llle: .............................................................................................. .. Name of pesticide Date of existing registration Registration number Period for which renewal of registration is applied for: from the ............................................. 20 ..... to the .............................. 20 ... . I certify that the composition and fommlation of the pesticide(s) referred to above have not been changed since the date upon which application for registra tion was made. Name infull Authorised signatory Designation: .......................................................... .. Date: ...................................................................... . FERTILIZERS. FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE Receipt Number: ......................... .. I hereby (a) certify that ....................................... pesticide has been registered~ (b) approve the labels, copies of which are attached hereto, and which are to be used together with the said pesticide. This is registration expires on ................................................................ . and is subject to the following conditions: Date Registering Officer 1017 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 Fonn P.3 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION/RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A PEST CONTROL OPEJ{ATOR (To be submitted to a registering officer in triplicate) Receipt Nun1ber: ............................................. . Tick appropriate box: Registration Renewal 1. Na,ne of applicant: ..................................................................................... . 2. Address of applicant (a) Postal: ................................................................................................ . (b) Business: ............................................................................................ . 3. Code name or number of pesticide: ........................................................... . t Type of pesticide (fungicide, insecticide, e.t.c.): ....................................... .. 5. Che,nical group: ......................................................................................... . 6. Toxological data, if available: .................................................................... . 7. Mass or volume of pesticide imported: ...................................................... . I, the undersigned, declare that the information provided in this form is true and understand that any misrepresentation of facts is an offence under these regulations. Name in full Authorised signatory Designation: ........................................................... . Date: ...................................................................... . FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE Receipt Number: .......................... . l018 ) V S.I. 144 of 2012 I hereby (a) certify that ....................................... pesticide has been registered; (b) approve the labels, copies of which are attached hereto, and which are to be used in together with the said pesticide. This is registration expires on ................................................................ . and is subject to the following conditions: valid until ................................................................................................ . Date Registering O.fficer Form P4 FERTILIZERS. FARM FEEDS AND REtvfEDIESACT [CHAPTER 18:121 Pesticide Regulations. 2012 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION/RF.NE.WAL OF REGISTRATION OF A PESTICIDE. RETAILF..R/DISTRIBUTOR (To be submitted to a registering o.fficer in triplicate) Tick appropriate box: Registration Renewal 1. Name: ......................................................................................................... . 2. Address (a) Postal: ................................................................................................ . (b) Business: ............................................................................................ . 3. Type of pesticide to be sold (fungicide, insecticide, e.t.c.) ........................ . 4. Number of employees with agricultural qualifications from recognised col leges or diplomas in handling pesticides from accredited bodies: ............. . I, the undersigned, declare that the information provided in this form is true and understand that any misrepresentation of facts is an offence under these regulations. 1019 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 Name in full Authorised signatory Designation: ........................................................... . Date: ...................................................................... . FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 Cmrl'IFICATE OF REGJS'fRA'flON OF A PESTICIDE RETAILER Receipt Number: .................................... . This is to certify that: ................................................................................ . is registered as a pesticide retailer in terms of the Pesticide Regulations made under the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act (Chapter 18:12], subject to the following conditions: Date Registering Officer Form P.5 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 APPLICATION FOR IMPORT/ExPORT PERMIT (To be submitled to a registering officer in triplicate together with a proforma invoice, diploma of registration as a pesticide retailer and application Jee) Receipt Number: .......................... . Please tick appropriate box Pesticide importer Pesticide exporter 1. Nan1e: ......................................................................................................... . 2. Address (a) Postal: ................................................................................................ . (b) Business: ............................................................................................ . 3. Type or pesticide to imported/exported (fungicide, insecticide, e.t.c.) ...... . l020 r S.I. 144 of 2012 4. Quantity to be imported/exported: ............................................................. . 5. Chemical group: ......................................................................................... . 6. Chemical name: .......................................................................................... . 7. Registration number: .................................................................................. . 8. Trade/brand name: ...................................................................................... . 9. Name and details of person or company from which pesticide is to be imported from/exported to: ....................................................................... . I, the undersigned, declare that the information provided in this form is true and understand that any misrepresentation of facts is an offence under these regulations. Name injul/ Authorised signatory Designation: .......................................................... .. Date: ...................................................................... . FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT [CHAPTER 18:12] Pesticide Regulations, 2012 CERTIFICATE OF IMroRT/ExroRT Receipt Number: ................................... . This is to certify that: ........................................................................................ . is registered as a pesticide importer/exporter in terms of the Pesticide Regula tions made under the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act [ Chapter I 8: I 2], subject to the following conditions: Date Registering Officer 1021 Pesticides Regulations, 2012 SECOND ScHEDULE FEES AND ANES PARI' I Pesticides registration (non-generic) Pesticides registration (generic) Import permit . Export permit . Pesticides retail registration Pest control operator registartion Registration renewal Late renewal FEES PARI' II FINES Selling unlabelled pesticides Selling wrongly labelled pesticides Illegal selling of pesticides Smuggling pesticides Illegal use of trade names Illegal repackaging of pesticides Illegal discharge of pest control services Manufacturing, packaging. re-packing, labelling. selling. importing. exporting, storing. distributing, applying or using a pesticide that has not been registered or for a purpose registered for which it is not Selling or distributing a pesticide that does not meet the specifications as stated when the product was registered or a pesticide that is adulterated Selling or distribution of pesticides without a retailer's or distributor's license Performing any function for which a license is required without a license . Failing to comply with any condition of registration or licensing Violating the packaging, re-packaging, labelling, advertising, storage or disposal considerations . Supplying a pesticide in a container that is unsuitable. has deteriorated or has been damaged . 1022 US$ 100.00 200.00 20,00 20.00 200,00 200,00 20.00 50.00 US$ 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100.00 100,00 100,00 100,00 100,00/cancellation of registration 100.00 100.00 100,00/cancellation of registration 100.00/cancellation of registration 100.00/cancellation of registration l r S.I. 144 of 2012 Selling or distributing pesticides without approved labels attached to the containers Detaching altering or destroying any label on the pesticide container Using a pesticide in a manner that is not consistent with the approved label . Advertising in a f aJse or misleading way Making false or misleading statements or providing false or misleading information in an application for registration or in required reports or records Participating in the illegal traffic of pesticides Illegal change of pesticides source Illegal discharge of pest control services Making shipments contrary to the import decisions of Zimbab,ve Hindering or impeding an inspection or assaulting an officer Failure to report incidents related to pesticides that are subject to mandatory reporting or otherwise failing to keep required records US$ 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100,00 100.00 100,00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Illegal change of pesticide source 100,00/cancellation THIRD SCI-IEDLJLE (Section 19) REPEALS Title Pesticide Regulations. 1977 Pesticide (Amendment) Regulations. 1981 1023 of registration Reference 10 of 1977 320 of 1981 t.J J S11pp/eme11t to tl,e 2imbabwea11 Gover,1111,mt Gaze lit: dated 1l1e 21st September. 2012. 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