S.L. 430.8 Art. 5Requirements for sales of pesticides. S.L. 427.14

(1) The Director shall ensure that distributors have sufficient staff in their employment holding a certificate referred to in regulation 4(3). Certificates mentioned in regulation 4(3) shall be displayed at the point of sale. Such persons shall be available at the time of sale to provide adequate information to customers as regards pesticide use, health and environmental risks and safety instructions to manage those risks for the products in question. Micro distributors selling only products for non-professional use may be exempted, by request in writing to the Director stating reasons why they should be exempted, if they do not offer for sale pesticide formulations classified as toxic, very toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction pursuant to the Dangerous

Substances Regulations.

(2) The Director shall take necessary measures to restrict sales of pesticides authorised for professional use to persons holding a certificate referred to in regulation 4(3).

(3) The Director shall require distributors selling pesticides to non-professional users to provide general information in writing regarding the risks for human health and the environment of pesticide use, in particular on hazards, exposure, proper storage, handling, application and safe disposal in accordance with Community legislation on waste, as well as regarding low-risk alternatives. The Director may require pesticide producers to provide such information. The Director may require any information necessary to reach a decision on the information being provided for in this sub-regulation.

(4) The measures provided for in sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall be established by a Notice in the Gazette by the 26 November 2015.