FAO / WHO : Guidelines on data requirements for the registration of pesticides - International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides [2013]
Description:
These guidelines were prepared in accordance with Article 6 of the International code of conduct on pesticides management (Regulatory and technical requirements). They are intended to:
- describe the scientific data and information that may be needed to allow governments to evaluate pesticides for the purpose of their registration. This information will help countries to ensure that all pesticides used in any sector, including agriculture and public health, are effective for their intended purpose and do not pose an unacceptable risk to human or animal health or the environment;
- facilitate the generation of data and submission of applications for pesticide registration in Member States;
- describe the circumstances and conditions in which different types of requirements are appropriate and guide countries in deciding what data to require; and
- further harmonize the data requirements for pesticide registration.
The guidelines do not address the data requirements for registration of biological control agents, such as predators, parasitoids and microbial pest control agents.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Assistance on scientific data and other information needs to determine what pesticides can be permitted for use and for what purposes.