Ecuador
has three main documents that together establish
the rules for chemical industry in the country:
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Technical Regulation 078 on transport,
storage, and management of hazardous materials
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Acuerdo Ministerial 099 on instructions for the registration of
hazardous chemical substances and environmental obligations
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Decreto 752/2019 that states the creation of a chemical
inventory and a chemical registry
Additionally, Ecuador is
part of the Andean Community, which indicates that the communal regulation for
chemical pesticides for agriculture is in place (Resolución 2.075/2019).
Sep-06-2023
Ecuador has recently released a draft regulation for public scrutiny, outlining the procedures governing the issuance of toxicological evaluation reports, modifications to existing reports, and the alignment of labels with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for agricultural pesticides.
The proposed changes regarding GHS-compliant labeling have far-reaching implications, as they will affect all registered chemical-based agricultural pesticides in the country. According to the draft, applicants seeking approval for their products will be required to pay a stipulated fee and furnish the specified information for evaluation.
This draft regulation is currently open for public input and feedback, providing a crucial opportunity for stakeholders and concerned citizens to contribute their insights. The public comment period spans a duration of sixty days, commencing from August 30th. Your input during this period can play a significant role in shaping the final regulations governing toxicological evaluations and labeling practices for agricultural pesticides in Ecuador.
Link to the draft in Spanish: 23_12073_00_s.pdf (wto.org)
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