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Features of small farmers and amateurs 12 th June 2013 by Hans Felber

Features of small farmers and amateurs 12 th June 2013 by Hans Felber. Similar target groups, but regulated differently. Small farmers. Amateurs. Professional user. Non-professional user. Professional and non-professional products. Amateurs. Small farmers. Pesticides

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Features of small farmers and amateurs 12 th June 2013 by Hans Felber

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  1. Features ofsmallfarmersandamateurs12th June 2013by Hans Felber

  2. Similar target groups, but regulated differently Small farmers Amateurs Professional user Non-professional user

  3. Professional and non-professional products Amateurs Small farmers Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for non-professional use (trend to low toxicity) g or mL more efficient less efficient • Issues: • Amateurs may purchase professional pesticides illegally from • internet sales • farmers in non-original packs (Coca-Cola bottles)

  4. Registration / authorization of products Amateurs Small farmers Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for amateur use UPJ amateur exposuremodel German model UK model • Issues: • The UPJ amateur model is not well known. In many countries amateur products are registered like pesticides for professional use. • In order to use the UPJ amateur exposure model, a buy-in by member states might be necessary.

  5. Small package and its disposal Amateurs Small farmers Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for amateur use Small package pesticides • Opportunities: • Small packages help to avoid pesticide left over and obsolete product in the package. • Disposal of package as hazardous or household waste. Triple rinsing of empty package is the key.

  6. Personal Protective Equipment Amateurs Small farmers PPE for professional use PPE/no PPE for amateur use • Issues: • PPE for amateur use rather difficult to accomplish. • Exposure model /risk assessment of paramount importance regarding PPE label recommendations.

  7. Training / Information (SUD 2009/128/EC) Amateurs Small farmers Member State to provide training for certification Member State / Pesticide producer to provide general information on hazards, exposure, storage, handling, application, disposal Opportunity: Common information/training material for both amateurs and small farmers. Issue: 26 Nov 2015: Sales of products for professional use (also small holders) are restricted to professional users holding a certificate.

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