As a comprehensive life-cycle analysis is time consuming and expensive it has not been systematically
implemented globally. Up to now only some parts of the pesticide life-cycle are taken into account by governments.
The fact that many pesticides are not stored according to regulations or are not applied according to
good agricultural practice, or the fact that there is a lot of illegal trade does not automatically lead
to governmental or other action to protect people and the environment. Sometimes parts of the life-cycle
of pesticides are even like a ‘black box’, such as the illegal trade in pesticides. This needs to be changed.
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The "life-cycle" of pesticides:Production > storage / transport > international trade > transport / storage > national distribution > transport / storage > pesticide use > non-use / disposal
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Suggestion for Action
To implement the Code of Conduct in terms of the life-cycle concept at national and regional level, the first step should be to get to know the current status. Is the national or regional authority looking at all irregularities in the life-cycle of pesticides? Do all companies in your country or region follow this approach? If not,, become active in pushing for change. To do this you can, for example, choose one of the key issues listed in the Action Centre of this webpage.Message
... from PAN Germany
National pesticide legislation normally focusses on the registration and distribution of pesticides but often does not address pesticide use and pesticide disposal properly.
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