The Pesticide Law
The Pesticide Law, which had been pending in Congress for 24 years, has recently been enacted, introducing notable changes to the registration process.
Colloquially referred to as the Poison Law by its opponents, this legislation covers a wide range of aspects related to pesticides, including:
- Research
- Experimentation
- Production
- Packaging
- Labeling
- Transportation
- Storage
- Marketing
- Use
- Import
- Export
- Final destination of waste and packaging
- Registration
- Classification
- Control
- Inspection of pesticides
- Environmental control products, along with their technical products, and more.
This comprehensive legislation also repeals and amends various other existing laws related to the sector.
Key Highlights
- Publication Law: 12/28/2023 - This Law comes into force on the date of its publication.
- Registration Deadlines: The registration process for new products must now be completed within 24 months, marking a significant reduction in the timeline compared to the previous regulatory framework.
- Equivalent Products: Products with formulas identical to those already approved, known as "equivalents," must be approved within sixty (60) days of submission, streamlining the process for products that closely resemble existing approved formulations.
- Complexity of the Law: The law is intricate, introducing changes to the agencies overseeing permitting and regulation. It is imperative for companies operating in the sector to carefully review the final version of the law to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
Regulatory link - https://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/lei-n-14.785-de-27-dezembro-de-2023-533959933