The purpose of this Act is to prevent harm from environmental agents, preserve human health, and protect the environment. Environmental agents mean the chemical agents or microbial preparations used for environmental sanitation and pollution control, and which are distinguished as technical grade environmental agents, general use environmental agents, and restricted use environmental agents in accordance with use concentration and method of use (Art. 5). Environmental agents include pesticides, miticides, rodenticides, bactericides/fungicides used for environmental sanitation, synthetic chemical agents, etc. In order to manufacture, process, or import environmental agents, an entity shall apply to the central competent authority for registration, and obtain a permit issued by the central competent authority. Environmental agent vendors and pest control operators shall apply to the local competent authority for a permit, and may engage in business only after the review and approval of registration and receipt of a license. The mixing and packaging of environmental agents may be performed only after receiving central competent authority approval. The central competent authority shall determine regulations governing storage, placement, quantities, and locations of environmental agents, types of environmental agents used, personnel safety equipment, and pollution control measures. The Act further make provisions for inspection, offences and penalties.
Provincia china de Taiwán · 1997-11-10