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Book (stand-alone)International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides: Guidelines on data requirements for the registration of pesticides 2013
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Registration of pesticides is the process by which authorities (e.g.national governments or regional authorities) approve the sale and use of a pesticide after evaluation of comprehensive scientific data demonstrating that the product is effective for its intended purposes and does not pose an unacceptable risk to human or animal health or the environment. -
Book (stand-alone)International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management
Guidance for aerial application of pesticides
2024Also available in:
No results found.The International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management provides countries with a framework for supervision over pesticides within their territories. The Guidance for aerial application of pesticides provides concise technical guidelines to elaborate specific articles of the Code of Conduct. Targeted at regulatory authorities, operators, and applicators involved in aerial pesticide application, this guidance serves as a reference for making informed decisions and ensuring compliance with national regulations and codes of practice.Aerial application of pesticides plays a crucial role, especially in agriculture and public health vector control. This guidance addresses the diverse stakeholders involved in aerial spray operations, underscoring the importance of adherence to established protocols to mitigate adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Outlined are the crucial elements for effective and safe aerial application, emphasizing the importance of well-organized operations, trained personnel, minimizing exposure to bystanders, and preventing environmental contamination. -
Book (stand-alone)International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management
Guidance on use of pesticide regulation to prevent suicide
2023Also available in:
No results found.The revised International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management (1, 2), further referred to as the ‘Code of Conduct’, is a regularly updated, globally accepted standard of conduct relating to all aspects of the management of pesticides. The Code of Conduct, now jointly published by FAO and WHO, has been strengthened to reduce the adverse effects of pesticides on health and the environment and to support sustainable agricultural practices. In addition, new topics have been included to better address pesticide management and the pesticide life-cycle approach, to cover both agricultural and public health uses of pesticides, including both integrated pest management and integrated vector management, as well as new definitions, such as for highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs). Although adherence to the Code of Conduct is voluntary, the document provides general, authoritative guidance on pesticide management, and many countries have adopted its principles in their national legislation. The document provides guidance, particularly for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in cooperating with relevant stakeholders on best practices in using regulation to prevent suicides with agricultural pesticides. It builds on the 2016 FAO/WHO guidelines on highly hazardous pesticides (2) and serves as a technical complement to the 2019 WHO/FAO publication, Preventing suicide: a resource for pesticide registrars and regulators (7). It is consistent with WHO’s strategy for suicide prevention (4, 6), WHO’s recommendations on cost-effective interventions for mental health
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