The present Decree regulates the classification, packaging and labelling of pesticides. The provisions do not concern: (a) medicines, narcotics and radioactive substances; (b) transportation of pesticides by rail, road, water sea, air; (c) pesticides to be exported to third countries; (d) pesticides in transit subject to a custom check, provided they don't have to be processed in the country. The classification is based on the real toxicity of the pesticides, according to specific standards and parameters set out in article 3. The packaging must be in compliance with safety requirements in order to avoid accidental emission, noxious chemical reactions or adulterations. The labels must indicate, inter alia, the name of the substance, the name of the manufacturer, the weight or volume of the substance, the indication of all the toxic, poisonous, noxious or corrosive substances contained in the pesticide, precaution measures, etc. The Ministry of Health shall establish a time limit not exceeding 6 months in order to allow the use of packing and labels in compliance with the preceding legislation; a deadline not exceeding 24 months shall be established for the clearance sale of the stocks.
Italy · 1988-05-24