Paraguay regulates requirements of pesticide application

Date:09-06-2011

The Paraguayan plant health and seed quality service, the SENAVE regulated the requirements for the application of pesticides for agricultural use. The SENAVE has issued Resolution No. 660, which went into effect on 31 August, requiring that users must be explicitly authorized before aerial spraying of plant protection products.

The Resolution also requires that tanks used for mixing pesticides for both aerial or ground spraying must have sealing devices or indicators to assess from outside the existing volumes and filling systems, which good for agitation and evacuation and avoiding direct contact or inhalations by staff.

Enterprises engaged in pesticide application are required to provide personnel involved in spraying with protective equipment, such as waterproof overalls, masks with filters gloves and rubber boots. Related business entities and laboratories must get registration from the SENAVE and have a valid liability insurance against third parties.

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