S.L. 430.8 Art. 4Training, sales of pesticides, information and awareness-raising.

(1) (a) The Director shall ensure that all professional users, distributors and advisors have access to appropriate training by bodies designated by the competent authority. This shall consist of both initial and additional training to acquire and update knowledge as appropriate.

(b) The training shall be designed to ensure that such users, distributors and advisors acquire sufficient knowledge regarding the subjects listed in Schedule I, taking account of their different roles and responsibilities.

(2) Advisors holding a tertiary level of education in a subject relevant to agronomy or have proven experience of a minimum of ten years in a relevant area shall be deemed as fulfilling the requirements of sub-regulation (1).

(3) By 26 November 2013, the Director shall establish certification systems and the Authority shall be responsible for their implementation. These certificates shall, as a minimum, provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of the subjects listed in Schedule I acquired by professional users, distributors and advisors either by undergoing training or by other means. Certification systems shall include requirements and procedures for the granting, renewal and withdrawal of certificates.