Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 25 Nov 2009 · CELEX 32009L0128
Transposition deadline: 14 Dec 2011
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 21 Oct 2009

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/373	Implementing · Decision	Published

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Directive 2009/128/EC, in force since 2009, requires Member States to adopt National Action Plans with targets to reduce pesticide risks and promote integrated pest management. It mandates training and certification for professional users, distributors and advisors, regular inspection of application equipment, and a general ban on aerial spraying with limited derogations.

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