Under the Plant Protection Products Ordinance 2011, when selling plant protection products, sufficient staff must be available who hold a certificate from the Federal Office for Food Safety (BAES) to provide information on the risks to human health and the environment, as well as safety instructions for risk management relating to the products in question. This modular e-learning course will provide you with the necessary expertise.
CONTENTS
- Legal basis – national and EU law
- Product definition
- Authorisation and approval of plant protection products
- Plant protection product register
- Placing plant protection products on the market
- Integrated pest management and organic farming
- Toxicology and user protection
- Pesticide residues and consumer protection
- Fundamentals of environmental and groundwater protection
- Risk reduction and damage prevention measures
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Staff of retail businesses that sell plant protection products (e.g. DIY stores, garden centres)
- Distributors
- Advisors
NOTE
Please note that the course will be accessible to you for a period of 6 months from the date of booking. Access will expire after this period.