FAO : Provisional guidelines on tender procedures for the procurement of pesticides [1994]

Description:

These Guidelines are intended to provide guidance to both suppliers and procurers of pesticides, on the steps to be taken to ensure that pesticides obtained are of the required quality and are suitably packaged and labelled, taking into account local transport and warehousing facilities. The guidance is relevant to all procurement agencies - government agencies, donor agencies or other organizations and private procurers, regardless of whether the pesticides concerned are for use by farmers or others. The guidelines are designed to facilitate avoidance of problems commonly encountered in developing countries, such as supply of sub-standard and inappropriate formulations, contained in unsuitable packaging of poor quality and with inadequate labelling.

Why this Tool/Guidance?

This guidance will allow national authorities to set standards for buying pesticides of the required quality by creating a database of acceptable pesticides and guidance on how to chose the best pesticides with the least impact on health and the environment.

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