Legislation
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Legislation regulating the use of pesticides treatments is contained in these legal texts:
European Legislation
European Directive 2009/128 EEC for a sustainable use of pesticides.
Regulation No 1107/2009 with regard to placing of plant protection products on the market.
Directive on maximum residue levels of pesticides in food
Directive on machinery for pesticide application.
Pesticides Database of the European UnionEuropea
Spanish legislation
Royal Decree No 1311/2012 (in Spanish) of September, 14. A policy framework for a sustainable use of pesticides.
Vegetation Health Law (in Spanish)
Royal Decree No 280/1994 (in Spanish)
Local legislation
Ordrer AAM/152/2013 of June, 28, which governs traning focused on people who handle pesticides.
Ordrer AAM/188/2013, of June, 21, which governs the recognition process of advisers on integrated pest management.
Ordrer ARP/455/2006, of September, 22, which governs traning focused on people who handle pesticides.
Decree No 149/1997 of June, 10, which governs the Official Register of Pesticide Establishments and Services.