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LAWS OF KENYA PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT CHAPTER 346 Revised Edition 2012 [1985] Published by the National Council for Law Reporting with the Authority of the Attorney-General www.kenyalaw.org [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products CHAPTER 346 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1.

Short title.

Interpretation.

Control of manufacture, etc., of pest control products.

Import, export, etc., of pest control products.

4A.

Control of counterfeit products.

Establishment and constitution of the Board 6.

Functions of the Board.

Procedure of the Board.

Appointment of inspectors and analysts.

Powers of inspectors.

10.

Forfeiture of pest control products.

11.

Secrecy of information.

12.

Offences and Penalties.

12A.

General penalty.

13.

Trial of offences.

14.

Certificate of analyst.

15.

Regulations.

16.

Cessation, of application of community law and saving.

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346 Pest Control Products CHAPTER 346 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT [Date of assent: 25th May, 1982.] [Date of commencement: 19th May, 1983.] An Act of Parliament to regulate the importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution and use of products used for the control of pests and of the organic function of plants and animals and for connected purposes [Act No.

4 of 1982, L.N.

89/1983, Act No.

6 of 2009.] 1.

Short title This Act may be cited as the Pest Control Products Act, 1982.

Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires adulteration means addition of any substance or thing to a pest control product so as to change or alter its character, value, quality, composition, merit, efficacy and safety; advertise includes any representation by any means whatever for the purpose of promoting directly or indirectly the sale or disposal of any pest control product; Board means the Pest Control Products Board established under section 5; counterfeiting means manufacturing, formulating, producing or making of any pest control products, labels or packages that are identical or substantially indistinguishable from those legally authorized under this Act and are likely to cause confusion, mistake or to deceive or pass off as being genuine pest control products, labels or packages of the registrant of that particular product and counterfeit goods shall be construed accordingly; inspector means a person appointed as an inspector under section 8; label includes a legend, word, mark, symbol, pictogram or design applied or attached to, included in, belonging to or accompanying any pest control product; package includes any container, wrapping, covering or holder in which any pest control product or material is wholly or partly contained, placed or packed; pest means any injurious, noxious or troublesome insect, fungus, bacterial organism, virus, weed, rodent or other plant or animal pest; and includes any injurious, noxious or troublesome organic function of a plant or animal; 5 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products pest control product means a product, device, organism, substance or thing that is manufactured, represented, sold or used as a means for directly or indirectly controlling, preventing, destroying, attracting or repelling any pest and includes (a) any compound or substance that enhances or modifies or is intended to enhance or modify the physical or chemical characteristics of a pest control product to which it is added; and (b) any active ingredient used for the manufacture of a pest control product; place includes any vehicle, vessel, railway carriage or aircraft; sell includes offer, advertise, keep, expose, transmit, convey, deliver and prepare for sale or exchange, and dispose of for any consideration whatsoever.

[Act No.

6 of 2009, Sch.] 3.

Control of manufacture etc., of pest control products (1) No person shall manufacture, package, store, display, distribute, use or advertise any pest control product except in accordance with conditions prescribed by regulations made under this Act.

(2) No person shall package, label or advertise any pest control product in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding its character, value, quality, composition, merit or safety.

Import, export, etc., of pest control products (1) No person shall import into, or sell in, Kenya any pest control product unless that product has been registered, packaged and labelled in accordance with regulations made under this Act and conforms to the standards specified in those regulations.

(2) No person shall export or re-export out of Kenya any pest control products unless he has complied with the requirement specified in regulations made under this Act.

4A.

Control of counterfeit products Any person who adulterates or counterfeits, or is found in possession of adulterated or counterfeit pest control products, labels or packages, shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty thousand shillings, and not exceeding one million shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.

[Act No.

6 of 2009, Sch.] 5.

Establishment and constitution of the Board (1) There is hereby established a board to be known as the Pest Control Products Board.

(2) The Board shall consist of the following members (a) a chairman appointed by the President; (b) two public officers appointed by the Minister, being persons with knowledge and experience of pest control; [Issue 1] 6 [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products (c) two public officers appointed by the Minister for the time being responsible for livestock development, being persons with knowledge and experience of pest control; (d) one public officer appointed by the Minister for the time being responsible for matters relating to commerce; (e) one public officer appointed by the Minister for the time being responsible for matters relating to the environment; (f) one public officer appointed by the Minister for the time being responsible for matters relating to health; (g) one public officer appointed by the Minister for the time being responsible for matters relating to water development; (h) the Government Chemist; (i) the Director of the Kenya Bureau of Standards; (j) the Director of the Coffee Research Foundation; (k) one person appointed by the Minister, being a person engaged in farming, to represent the interests of farmers; (l) one person appointed by the Minister for the time being responsible for livestock development, being a person engaged in farming, to represent the interests of farmers; (m) the Director of Agriculture.

(3) The Board may co-opt to serve it for such period as it may think fit not more than five persons whose assistance or advice it may require, but a person so co-opted shall not be entitled to vote at a meeting of the Board or be counted as a member for the purpose of forming a quorum.

(4) The members of the Board, other than ex officio members, shall hold office for a period of three years but shall be eligible for reappointment.

(5) The Minister shall appoint a public officer who is not a member of the Board to be the secretary to the Board who shall exercise and perform such functions as the Board may from time to time determine.

Functions of the Board The functions of the Board shall be (a) to assess and evaluate pest control products in accordance with the provisions of the regulations made under this Act; (b) to consider applications for registration of pest control products and to make recommendations thereon to the Minister; (c) to advise the Minister on all matters relating to the enforcement of the provisions of this Act and regulations made thereunder.

Procedure of the Board (1) The Board shall meet at least four times in each year.

(2) The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and in his absence the Board shall elect one of its members to act as chairman at that particular meeting.

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346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products (3) The person presiding at any meeting of the Board shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

(4) A quorum of the Board shall be ten.

(5) A member of the Board other than an ex officio member shall cease to be a member of the Board and the office of that member shall become vacant (a) if he resigns his office by writing under his hand addressed to the chairman; (b) if he is certified to be insane or otherwise adjudged to be of unsound mind under any written law; (c) if, in the opinion of the Board, he becomes physically or otherwise incapable of discharging his duties as a member, and remains so for a period of ninety consecutive days; (d) if he is absent, without the permission of the Board, from three consecutive meetings of the Board; (e) if he is adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt under any written law; (f) if he is sentenced to imprisonment for a term of six months or more.

Appointment of inspectors and analysts (1) The Minister shall, by notice in the Gazette, appoint suitably qualified persons as inspectors and analysts or the purposes of this Act.

(2) No person appointed under subsection (1) shall, while being so appointed, engage in any business connected with the manufacture, sale or distribution of pest control products.

Powers of inspectors (1) An inspector may, at all reasonable times (a) enter any place or premises (i) for the purposes of carrying into effect any of the provisions of this Act; (ii) in which he reasonably believes a pest control product to which this Act applies is or has been manufactured, stored, sold or used; (iii) in which he reasonably believes there is material that is contaminated by a pest control product; or (iv) which is or are used or capable of being used in the manufacture of a pest control product; (b) examine any pest control product or material found in any place or premises or open any package found therein that he has reason to believe contains any pest control product or material and take samples thereof; (c) require any person to produce for inspection or for the purpose of obtaining copies thereof or extracts therefrom, any books, shipping bills, bills of lading, documents containing instructions, or other documents or papers concerning any matter relevant to the administration of this Act or any regulations made thereunder.

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346 Pest Control Products (2) An inspector shall be furnished with a certificate of his appointment as an inspector and on entering any place or premises referred to in subsection (1) shall, if so required, produce the certificate to the person in charge thereof.

(3) The owner or the person in charge of any place or premises referred to in subsection (1) and every person found therein shall give an inspector all reasonable assistance to enable the inspector to carry out his duties and functions under this Act and any regulations made thereunder and shall furnish him with such information with respect to the enforcement of the provisions of this Act and regulations made thereunder as he may reasonably require.

(4) Any person who refuses entry to an inspector acting under this section or obstructs him in making an entry or making an inspection or who, without reasonable excuse, fails to produce any pest control product or material for examination or any document the production of which is required of him under this section shall be guilty of an offence.

10.

Forfeiture of pest control products (1) Whenever an inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that this Act or any regulations made thereunder has or have been contravened, he may seize and detain the pest control product by means of or in relation to which he reasonably believes the contravention was committed.

(2) Any pest control product seized and detained pursuant to subsection (1) shall not be detained after (a) such time not exceeding fourteen days as, in the opinion of the inspector, the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder have been complied with; or (b) the expiration of six months from the date of seizure, or such longer period as may be prescribed with respect to any pest control product, unless before that time proceedings have been instituted in respect of the contravention, in which case the pest control product may be detained until the proceedings are finally concluded.

(3) A court convicting any person for an offence under this Act or any regulation made thereunder (a) may order that any pest control product in relation to which the offence was committed shall be forfeited to the state; and (b) may make such order as it may deem proper as to the payment by the defendant of all or any fees and other expenses incidental to the analysis and disposal of a pest control product in respect of which the conviction is obtained.

(4) Where an inspector has seized a pest control product and the owner thereof or the person in whose possession the pest control product was at the time of the seizure consents in writing to the disposal thereof, the pest control product shall thereupon be forfeited to the Government and shall be disposed of in such manner as the Minister may direct and at the expense of the person consenting to the disposal.

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346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products (5) Any person who hinders or obstructs an inspector acting in exercise of his powers under this section shall be guilty of an offence.

[Act No.

6 of 2009, Sch.] 11.

Secrecy of information (1) Any person who is or has been engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this Act who discloses, except for the purpose of the exercise of his functions or when required to do so by a court or under any written law, any information acquired by him in the exercise or purported exercise of his functions under this Act to any other person shall be guilty of an offence.

(2) No matter or thing done by a member of the Board or any officer, employee or agent of the Board shall, if it was done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the Board, render the member, officer, employee or agent personally liable to any action, claim or demand whatsoever: Provided that in the conduct of the affairs of the Board, members of the Board shall exercise due prudence and diligence.

[Act No.

6 of 2009, Sch.] 12.

Offences and penalties (1) Any person who contravenes provisions of section 3 or 4 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand shillings or to both.

(2) A person guilty of an offence under this Act other than an offence referred to in subsection (1) shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.

(3) In any prosecution for an offence under this Act, it shall be sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent of the accused, whether or not the employee or agent is identified or has been prosecuted for the offence, unless the accused establishes that the offence was committed without his knowledge or consent and that he exercised all due diligence to prevent its commission.

[Act No.

6 of 2009, Sch.] 12A.

General penalty Any person who is guilty of an offence under this Act for which no special penalty is provided by this Act shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both.

[Act No.

6 of 2009, Sch.] 13.

Trial of offences An offence under this Act may be tried by the court within whose jurisdiction the accused is resident or is carrying on business notwithstanding the fact that the matters giving rise to the offence did not take place within the jurisdiction of that court.

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346 Pest Control Products 14.

Certificate of analyst (1) Subject to this section, a certificate of an analyst stating that he has analysed or examined an article or a sample submitted to him by an inspector and stating the result of his examination shall be admissible in evidence in a prosecution for the contravention of this Act or any regulations made thereunder and shall be prima facie evidence of the statements contained therein.

(2) The party against whom a certificate of an analyst is produced under subsection (1) may, with leave of the court, require the attendance of the analyst for the purposes of cross-examination.

(3) No certificate shall be received in evidence under subsection (1) unless the party intending to produce it has, before the trial, given to the party against whom it is intended to be produced reasonable notice of that intention together with a copy of the certificate.

15.

Regulations The Minister may, after consultation with the Board, make regulations (a) prescribing for the purposes of this Act the nomenclature of pests, pest control products and classes and kinds of pests and pest control products; (b) prescribing the form in which applications for registration shall be made and the information to be furnished therewith; (c) respecting the registration of pest control products and establishments in which any pest control products are handed by manufacturers or dealers and prescribing the fees therefor, and respecting the procedures to be followed for the review of cases involving the refusal, suspension or cancellation of the registration of any such product or establishment; (d) prescribing the form, composition, and all other standards relating to the safe use of pest control products, including toxic residue effects; (e) respecting the manufacture or treatment of any pest control product to facilitate its recognition by change in colouration or other means; (f) respecting the standards for efficacy and safety of any pest control product; (g) respecting the manufacture, storage, distribution, display and use of any pest control product; (h) respecting the packaging, labelling and advertising of pest control products; (i) respecting the taking of samples and the making of analyses for the purposes and provisions of this Act; (j) prescribing the information to be supplied and the form of such information in respect of any pest control product that is to be imported into Kenya; (k) prescribing the circumstances and conditions under which pest control products that have met the requirements of the Cattle Cleansing Act (Cap.

358) may be deemed to be registered as prescribed under this Act; 11 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products (l) generally for the better carrying out of the purposes and provisions of this Act.

16.

Cessation of the application of Community law and saving (1) Notwithstanding the Treaty for East African Co-operation Act (Cap.

4), as from the date of commencement of this Act the Control of Pesticides Act (E.A.

Cap.

3) of the Community shall cease to have the force of law in Kenya (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), any proceedings under the Control of Pesticides Act (E.A.

Cap.

3) of the Community which had been commenced before the commencement of this Act may be continued and concluded in accordance with that Act as though it still had the force of law in Kenya.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] NO.

4 OF 1982 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION List of Subsidiary Legislation Page 1.

Pest Control Products (Licensing of Premises) Regulations, 1984.

15 2.

Pest Control Products (Registration) Regulations, 1984.

23 3.

Pest Control Products (Labelling, Advertising And Packaging) Regulations, 1984.

47 4.

Pest Control Products (Importation And Exportation) Regulations, 1984.

55 5.

Pest Control Products (Disposal) Regulations, 2006.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES) REGULATIONS, 1984 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation 1.

Citation.

Premises not to be used unless licensed.

Application for licensing of premises.

Issue and expiry of licence.

Layout and construction of manufacturing, formulating, packaging and storing premises, 6.

Protection of workers and operators and quality of products.

Essential requirements for operations, etc.

SCHEDULE 15 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES) REGULATIONS, 1984 [Section 15, L.N.

45/1984, L.N.

124/2006.] 1.

Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Pest Control Products (Licensing of Premises) Regulations, 1984.

Premises not to be used unless licensed (1) No person shall use any premises, or being the owner or occupier thereof permit or allow the premises to be used, for the purposes of manufacturing, formulating, packaging, selling or storing pest control products unless that person is in possession of a licence issued under these Regulations in respect of those premises.

(2) No person shall operate any business in pest control unless that person is in possession of a license issued under these regulations in respect of that business.

(3) No licence shall be issued under these Regulations as set out in Form C in the Schedule unless the Board is satisfied that the provisions of these Regulations have been complied with.

[L.N.

124/2006, s.

2] 3.

Application for licensing of premises (1) An application for a licence under these Regulations shall be in Form A in the Schedule.

(2) An applicant for a licence shall, on request by the Board, supply any information that may be required for the purposes of these Regulations.

Issue and expiry of licence (1) Every licence issued under these Regulations shall be in Form B in the Schedule, and shall expire on the 31st December next following the date of issue.

(2) No person to whom a licence has been issued under these Regulations shall lend, hire, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of that licence without the approval of the Board, which approval shall be endorsed on the licence.

(3) No licence shall be transferred from the premises in respect of which it was issued.

(4) A licence issued by the Board under regulation 4(1) may be cancelled, suspended or revoked by the Board if the holder of such a licence contravenes the provisions of the Act or the Regulations made under it.

(5) The information on licence cancellation, suspension or revocation under 4(4) shall be made known to the holder in writing and the general public by gazette notice.

[L.N.

124/2006, s.

3.] 5.

Layout and construction of manufacturing, formulating, packaging and storing premises All premises used for the manufacturing, formulating, packaging and storing of pest control products shall (a) be of a suitable design, layout and construction to ensure the health of workers and to avoid contamination of the environment; [Issue 1] 16 [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (b) have sufficient space for the placement of equipment and storage of materials which is necessary for the health of workers and operators; (c) have separate areas, either by partition, location or other effective means, for those operations which do not require workers to be exposed to pest control products.

[L.N.

124/2006, s.

4.] 6.

Protection of workers and operators and quality of products Every person who owns, operates or is in charge of premises used for the manufacturing, formulating, packaging and storing of pest control products shall ensure that (a) during the operation (i) the persons working in the premises wear adequate protective clothing; (ii) the premises are well supplied with first-aid facilities to the satisfaction of the Board to cater for accidental poisoning; (iii) the general health of the persons working on the premises is adequately catered for; and (b) the quality of the products are within the prescribed limits.

[L.N.

124/2006, s.

5.] 7.

Essential requirements for operations, etc.

Every person who owns, operates or is in charge of (a) premises in which the manufacturing, formulating, packaging and storing of a pest control product is undertaken shall have adequate knowledge of the chemistry, toxicology, efficacy and general use of the product being dealt with to the satisfaction of the Board; (b) premises licensed under these Regulations shall ensure that the products are packaged and labeled as required by the provisions of this Act and the Regulations and shall keep stock records for a minimum of five years; (c) pest control product stores and other dispensing premises shall have adequate knowledge of efficacy, uses and handling precautions of all pest control products within the premises to the satisfaction of the Board; (d) premises licensed under these Regulations shall provide adequate water and general cleanliness to facilitate safe dispensing of the products; ensure physical separation of pest control products stores from food stores and keep stock records for all pest control 8.

products in the premises.

[L.N.

124/2006, s.

6.] 8.

(1) Any person who intends to handle, use, distribute, transport or deal in a Pest Control Product under restricted class shall apply to the Board for a permit in the prescribed Form D in the Schedule.

(2) No person shall handle, use, distribute, transport or deal in a Pest Control Product under restricted class without a permit from the Board in the prescribed Form E in the Schedule.

[L.N.

124/2006, s.

7.] 17 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULE FORM A (r.

3) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (Cap.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES AND BUSINESS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2006 APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE The Managing Director Pest Control Products Board Waiyaki way, P.O.

Box 13794-00800, Westlands, NAIROBI 1.

Name and address of applicant/s.

Name and address of person, firm or company to be issued with licence.

Full names of partners and/or directors (where applicable).

Nature of occupation for which a licence is required.

Owner of premises.

Plot No.

L.R.

No.

Location.

Road/Street.

Town.

District.

General business postal address.

10.

Name and qualifications of the person under whom processing/trading will be undertaken.

Fee paid.

Date.

Signature of applicant FORM B PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (Cap.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES AND BUSINESS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2006 Receipt No.

Licence No.

This licence is granted to.

to display/retail/wholesale/distribute/store/package manufacture/formulate/ pest control products at Plot L.R.

No.

Situated at.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary].

Managing Director, Inspector, Pest Control Products Board Pest Control Products Board Date.

Date.

This licence is not transferable to any other person without the approval of the Board.

THIS LICENCE IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER PREMISES FORM C PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (Cap.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES AND BUSINESS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2006 A.

Inspection of Premises During inspection of pest control products premises, the following items shall be examined and comments made in order that the correct action can be taken with regard to licensing.

A copy of the inspection report shall be left with the owner or the person incharge of the premises.

The original shall be returned to the Pest Control Products Board.

Name and Address of Applicant/Business.

Nature of Business.

Location of Premises.

L.R.

No.

/Plot No.

Specific Requirements ITEM COMPLIANCE INSPECTORS WITH RECOMMENDATION REQUIREMENTS TO OWNER PHYSICAL FACILITIES YES NO 1.

Suitable design, layout and construction 2.

Sufficient space PROTECTION FOR WORKERS 3.

Separate areas for workers who are not handling pesticides 4.

Protective clothing 5.

First-Aid Box /Antidotes 6.

Fire Extinguisher 7.

Adequate water within premises 8.

Floors smooth concrete 9.

Storage and stacking of containers 10.

Aeration 11.

Sawdust and sumps for disposal of spills 12.

General Cleanliness PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND MAINTENANCE OF PRODUCT EFFICACY 19 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULE, FORM C continued ITEM COMPLIANCE INSPECTORS WITH RECOMMENDATION REQUIREMENTS TO OWNER 13.

Physical separation of food and feeds from pesticide 14.

All products must be labelled as required by Law 15.

All labels should show date of manufacture and shelve life 16.

Stock records kept 17.

Dustbin for disposal 18.

Qualified operators for manufacturing and formulating premises 19 Qualified operators for store and dispensing premises C.

General Recommendations I certify that I have inspected the premises described above and it is my considered opinion that a licence should/should not be issued/withdrawn for the premises.

The following defects should be rectified (specify items by numbers).

Signature of Inspector Signature of Inspector 2.

Name of Inspector Name of Inspector FORM D (r.

8(1)) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (Cap.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES AND BUSINESS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2006 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DEAL IN PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS UNDER RESTRICTED CLASS Name and address of applicant.

Status and address of applicant (Manufacturer, Agent, Registrant, Distributor, User).

Name and address of registrant of pest control product.

Trade name, Formulation, Concentration.

Registration No.

Target pest/diseases.

Package type.

Quantity.

Signature of applicant.

Date.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] FORM E (r.

8(2)) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (Cap.

346) Permit No.

PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENSING OF PREMISES AND BUSINESS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2006 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DEAL IN PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS UNDER RESTRICTED CLASS PERMIT NO.

This permit is granted to.

To sell/store/transport/use product.

Registration Number.

At plot number.

L.R.

No.

Situated.

Date.

Managing Director Pest Control Products Board 21 [Issue 1] [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS, 1984 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation 1.

Citation.

Interpretation.

Exemption from registration.

3A 4.

Application for registration of pest control products.

Applicant to provide samples.

Registration fees.

Issue of certificate of registration.

Duration and renewal of certificate of registration.

Temporary registration.

10.

Refusal to register pest control.

11.

Suspension and revocation of certificates of registration.

12.

Notice to holder of certificate of registration, etc.

13.

Appeals.

14.

Records.

FIRST SCHEDULE ITEMS EXEMPTED FROM REGISTRATION SECOND SCHEDULE 23 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS, 1984 [L.N.

46/1984, L.N.

109/1984, L.N.

123/2006.] 1.

Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Pest Control Products (Registration) Regulations, 1984.

Interpretation In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires accredited scientists/institution means a person or an institution that has been officially recognized by the Board as having the capacity and competence to undertake biological efficacy trials; active ingredient means an ingredient of a pest control product to which the effects of the pest control product are attributed and includes a synergist; but does not include a component that by itself is not primarily responsible for the control effect of the pest control product; biochemical pesticide means a pest control product whose active ingredient constitutes a chemical derived from naturally occurring plant or animal intended to control invertebrate pests; certificate of registration means a certificate issued by the Board under regulation 7; device means any article, instrument, apparatus, contrivance or gadget that by itself or in conjunction with a pest control product is used as a means to control pests directly or indirectly; experimental permit means a permit issued by the Board for small quantity of a pest control product imported or produced locally for purposes of research and efficacy trials prior to consideration for registration; microbial and macrobial biopesticide means a pest control product of naturally occurring micro-organisms (microbiological agents viruses and rickettsia; bacteria, protozoa, fungi,) and macro-organisms (macro biological agents such as predators, parasitoids and entomopathogenic nematodes ), respectively intended for the control of invertebrate pests weeds, pathogens of crops, and pests of livestock and public health and to which effects of the pest control products or active agent are attributed but does not include a component that by itself is not primarily responsible for the control effect of the pest control product or genetically modified living micro- organism and macro-organism; residue means the ingredient of a pest control product that remains after the pest control product has been used and includes substances resulting from degradation or metabolism.

[L.N.

123/2006, s.

2.] 3.

Exemption from registration A pest control product shall be exempt from registration if (a) it is for use by a person for research purposes if that use has been approved by the Board; (b) it is a type or kind set out in the First Schedule and meets the conditions relevant to that substance as set out in that Schedule.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] 3A (1) Every person desiring to introduce a pest control product for efficacy testing shall (a) make application to the Board for an experimental permit in Form C set out in the Second Schedule; (b) provide all the details required in the form; (c) on request supply any further information which may be required by the Board; and (d) pay the prescribed application fees determined by the Board from time to time therefor.

(2) (a) The Board shall evaluate the data provided and if satisfied that the application merits approval, shall issue an experimental permit in the prescribed Form D in the Second Schedule; (b) The Board shall, in addition, give the applicant information relating to the existing accredited scientists or institutions in the field of trial whom the applicant will work with; (3) When the efficacy trials are complete the accredited scientist or institution shall submit efficacy reports to the Board.

[L.N.

123/2006, s.

3.] 4.

Application for registration of pest control products (1) Every person desiring to register a pest control product shall make application to the Board in either Forms A, A1, A2 or A3 set out in the Second Schedule and shall, on request, supply any further information which may be required by the Board.

1 (A) (a) The application for registration of a synthetic or conventional pest control product under Regulation 4(1) shall be in the prescribed Form A completed by the applicant or duly authorized person and submitted in triplicate.

(b) The Board shall supply the applicant with check lists and an index to ensure that the applicant has supplied the relevant data required in Form A in the Second Schedule.

(B) (a) The application for registration of microbial biopesticide shall be in the prescribed Form A1.

(b) Information in support of a request for registration, both published and unpublished (fully cited) shall be supplied in the form of a summary data sheet as required in Form A1.

(c) Pre-registration consultations between the applicant and the registration authority shall be undertaken after the application has been made.

(d) All applicants intending to import/export live organisms into or out of the country shall comply with any other existing laws governing such organisms.

(e) The use of genetically modified organisms and living modified organisms as microbial biopesticides shall comply with any other existing laws governing such organisms before an application is made to the Board.

(f) The Board shall supply check lists and an index to ensure that the applicant has provided all relevant data and cited material.

(b) Information in support of a request for registration, both published and unpublished (fully cited) shall be supplied in the form of a summary data sheet laid out according to the format given in Form A2.

(c) Pre-registration consultations between the applicant and the registration authority shall be undertaken after the application has been made.

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2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (d) The applicant shall be required to (i) submit a sample of the pest control product with National Museums of Kenya or National Collection Number obtained if already in collection; (ii) provide a sample of the technical grade of its active agent; (iii) send an additional sample to the National Agricultural Research Laboratories [NARL], Biological Control Unit, Muguga (Kenya Agricultural Research Institute), and Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service; (iv) supply any other sample as may be requested by the Board.

(e) All applicants intending to import/export live organisms into or out of the country shall comply with any other existing laws governing such organisms.

(f) The use of genetically modified organisms and living modified organisms as macrobial biopesticides shall comply with any other existing laws governing such organisms before an application is made to the Board.

(g) the Board shall supply check lists and an index to ensure that the applicant has provided all relevant data and all cited material.

(D) (i) The application form for the registration of a biochemical pesticide shall be in Form A3 in the Second Schedule.

(ii) Information in support of a request for registration, both published and unpublished shall be supplied in form of a summary data sheet laid out according to the format given in Form A3.

(iii) Pre-registration consultation between the applicant and the registration authority shall be undertaken.

(2) An applicant who is not resident in Kenya shall appoint an agent permanently resident in Kenya to whom any notice or correspondence may be sent.

(3) An application for the registration of a pest control product shall be accompanied by five copies of the proposed label for the pest control product or reasonable facsimiles thereof.

(4) An applicant who is not resident in Kenya shall be required to deposit with the Board a binding agreement entered with the agent permanently resident in Kenya.

[L.N.

123/2006, s.

4, s.

4] 5.

Applicant to provide samples An applicant shall, when requested to do so by the Board, provide (a) a sample of the pest control product; (b) a sample of the technical grade of its active ingredient; (c) a sample of the laboratory standard of its active ingredient; and (d) any other sample as may be required by the Board.

Registration fees The fees payable by an applicant for the registration of a pest control product shall be the prescribed fees determined by the Board from time to time where a pest control product is a device or it contains an active ingredient that has been previously assessed or evaluated for the purpose of the Act and these Regulations.

Issue of certificate of registration (1) The Board shall consider the application under regulation 4, and, if it is satisfied of the safety, efficacy, quality and economic value of the pest control product, shall register the pest control product, and issue a certificate of registration which shall be in Form B set out in the Second Schedule.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (2) If the Board is not satisfied as to the safety, efficacy, quality and economic value of the pest control product it may, after providing an opportunity for the applicant to be heard, reject the application for the registration of the pest control product and inform the applicant the reasons for the rejection in writing.

(3) No person to whom a certificate of registration has been issued under this Regulation shall lend, hire, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the certificate to any other person without the approval of the Board, which approval shall be endorsed on the certificate of registration.

Duration and renewal of certificate of registration (1) A certificate of registration issued under these Regulations shall, unless earlier suspended or revoked, be valid for a period of three years from the date of issue and may thereafter be renewed for periods not exceeding two years at any one time.

(2) The fee for the renewal of a certificate of registration shall be the prescribed fees determined by the Board from time to time, and an application for renewal shall be accompanied by five copies of the current label for the pest control product.

(3) A holder of a certificate of registration issued under these Regulations shall give a notice to the Board in writing at least 3 months before the expiry of the registration of any intentions to keep the product registration in abeyance for a period not exceeding 5 years and the notice shall (a) give reasons for temporary withdrawal; and (b) show the records of all quantities of the pest control product in stock, manufactured or sold by him.

(4) The Board shall consider the notification under subregulation (3) and if it is satisfied with the reasons for temporary withdrawal shall suspend the registration of the pest control product for a period not exceeding 5 years.

(5) The information on suspended registration under subregulation (4) shall be made known to the holder in writing and the general public by Gazette notice.

(6) A person whose certificate of registration has been suspended under subregulation (4) shall withdraw the product from the market within a period of 3 months from the date of expiry of registration.

(7) A person whose certificate of registration has been suspended under these Regulations shall give a notice to the Board in writing of any intentions to reintroduce the product registration and the notice shall (a) give reasons for reintroduction, (b) be accompanied by a fee for the renewal of a certificate of registration for the preceding two years and the current year, (c) be accompanied by five copies of the current label for the pest control product.

(8) A holder of a certificate of registration issued under these Regulations whose product registration has been suspended for a period exceeding five years shall apply for registration afresh and shall, on request supply any further information, which may be required by the Board.

Temporary registration (1) The Board may upon such terms and conditions as it may specify, on payment of a prescribed fee determined by the Board from time to time, register a pest control product for a period not exceeding one year where (2) Any terms and conditions specified by the Board under paragraph (1) shall be contained in the temporary certificate of registration.

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Refusal to register pest control The Board may refuse to register a pest control product if in its opinion (a) the applicant for registration or the label for the pest control product does not comply with, the provisions of the Act and these Regulation; (b) the information provided to the Board by the applicant is insufficient to enable the pest control product to be assessed or evaluated; (c) the applicant fails to establish that the pest control product has merit or value for the purpose claimed when the pest control product is used in accordance with its label directions; or (d) the use of the pest control product would lead to an unacceptable risk or harm to (i) things on or in relation to which the pest control product in intended to be used; or (ii) public health, plants, animals or the environment.

11.

Suspension and revocation of certificates of registration (1) The Board may suspend or revoke a certificate of registration issued under these Regulations for such time as the Board may determine.

(2) The powers conferred by paragraph (1) shall not be exercised by the Board except on one or more of the following grounds (a) that the matters stated in the application on which the certificate of registration was granted were false or incomplete in a material particular; (b) that new information has become available to the Board which renders the pest control product unsafe or dangerous; (c) that the premises on which, or on part of which, the pest control product is manufactured, assembled or stored by or on behalf of the holder of the certificate of registration are unsuitable for the manufacturing, assembly or storage of pest control products; (d) that the holder of a certificate of registration has given a notice to the Board in writing of any intentions to suspend product registration for a period not exceeding 5 years; 12.

Notice to holder of certificate of registration, etc.

Where the Board (a) refuses to register a pest control products; or (b) suspends or revokes the certificate of registration, it shall send to the applicant or the holder of a certificate of registration, as the case may be, a notice by registered post notifying him of the refusal, suspension or revocation.

13.

Appeals (1) An applicant or holder of a certificate of registration who has received a notice under regulation 12 may within thirty days from the date which the notice is received by him appeal to the Minister, who may amend or vary the decision as he thinks fit and whose decision shall be final.

14.

Records A holder of a certificate of registration issued under these Regulations shall keep a record of all the quantities of pest control products stored, manufactured or sold by him and the record shall (a) be maintained for five years from the time it is made; and [Issue 1] 28 [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (b) be made available to the Board at such times and in much manner as the Board may require.

FIRST SCHEDULE [Regulation 3.] ITEMS EXEMPTED FROM REGISTRATION 1.

Garment bags, cabinets or chests that are manufactured, represented or sold as a means to protect clothing or fabrics from pests, 2.

Electronic apparatus that is manufactured, represented or sold as a means to attract or destroy flying insects.

Devices of products that are manufactured, represented or sold to repel birds and other pests by causing physical discomfort by means of sound or touch.

Devices of attachment to garden watering hoses that are manufactured, represented or sold as pest control product.

Devices that are manufactured, represented or sold as a means of providing the automatic or unattended application of a pest control product.

Devices that are sold for use with chemical products containing cyanide as a means to control animal pests.

SECOND SCHEDULE FORM A APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A PEST CONTROL PRODUCT (CONVENTIONAL) TRADE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION (tick as appropriate).

(a) Pest control product containing a new active ingredient (b) Pest control product where source of active and/or formulation is not identical to that of a registered product (c) Registration transfer (d) Amendments to existing registration ( e) Other (Explain).

Will the product he marketed under own label? Yes No If no, specify.

Proposed date of marketing.

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APPLICANT 1.1 Identification Name of applicant/Corporate name of company Business Reg No.

Name of registration holder Name of local agent in country: (if different from registration holder) 1.2 Status (Importer/formulator/distributor) Business Registration No.

1.3 Physical Address 1.4 Postal Address 1.5 Telephone (and area code) 1.6 Fax (and area code) 1.7E-Mail 2.

PRODUCT 2.1 Designation (Description of product) Trade name Trade mark Trade mark holder 2.2 Function of product: (eg.

Insecticide, herbicide etc.) 2.3 Intended use: (Veterinary, public health, industrial, agriculture, forestry, etc.

2.4 Target pest(s) and host(s) 2.5 Method, dosage rates and frequency of application 2.6 Type of formulation (eg.

EC, WP, etc.) Crop Life International(CLI*) Code (if available) 2.7 (a) Is the product registered in country of Yes No manufacture? If no, give reasons (b) Is the product registered in the country Yes No of formulation? If no, give reasons 2.8 Registration in SEARCH* country(ies) (names) 2.9 Existing registration No(s) and country(s) 2.10.

Customs Tariff Code: (Brussels Tarrif Nomenclature) [Issue 1] 30 [Rev.

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COMPOSITION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) (Technical grade) (Information on a.i.

may be attached in sealed envelope) Active ingredient(s) Manufacturer Minimum a.i.% purity a.i.

Range % (Common name/s) (Name and address) 4.

FORMULATION 4.1 Formulator: (Name) Postal Address Physical address 4.2 Internal code 4.3 Composition (Information on composition may he attached in sealed envelope) Ingredients and g/lg/kg Range Function * Formerly GCPF * SEARCH - Southern and Eastern African Regulation Committee on Harmonization of Pesticide Registration.

TOXICOLOGY (formulated product) 5.1 Rat Acute Oral Acute Dermal Inhalation (LD50 mg/kg) (LD50 mg/kg) LC50 (mg/I/hour) Experimental Experimental Experimental Calculated Calculated Calculated 5.2 Rabbit Skin irritation Eye irritation None Mild Moderate Severe 5.3 Skin Sensitization No Mild Moderate Severe in guinea pig: (tick) 5.4 WHO classification Ia Ib II III Others 5.5.

Summary of other mammalian toxicological studies: eg.

livestock, wildlife, poultry, pets 5.6.

Summary of environmental effects 5.6.1 Toxicity to bees 5.6.2 Toxicity to fish and other aquatic organisms 5.6.3 Toxicity to birds 5.6.4 Toxicity to earthworms and soil micro-organisms 5.6.5 Toxicity to other non-target organisms 31 [Issue 1] CAP.

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2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM Acontinued 5.6.6 Persistence in environment 5.6.7 Other effects: Specify: 6.

PACKAGING 6.1 Packaging material / container 6.2 Pack size(s) 6.3 Disposal of empty container(s) 7.

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Human exposure (a) Dermal absorption.

(b) Likely human exposure under field conditions (c) Available toxicological data relating to other ingredients in formulation (non-active additives in formulation).

DECLARATION For and on behalf of.

I hereby certify that the above mentioned information and data provided in support of this application are to the best of my knowledge true, correct and complete.

Name in full (printed) Signature.

Official Title Date Official Stamp of Applicant / Company FOR OFFICIAL USE Remarks.

Signed: Date NOTE: The format of this application is recognized by all SEARCH countries.

FORM A1 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A MICROBIAL BIOPESTICIDE (PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS MICROBIAL AGENT) TRADE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

POSE OF APPLICATION (tick as appropriate).

(a) Biopesticides containing a new active agent (b) Biopesticides where source of active and/or formulation is not identical to that of a registered product [Issue 1] 32 [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A1continued (c) Registration transfer (d) Amendments to existing registration (e) Other (Explain) Will the product be marketed under own label? Yes No If No, specify.

APPLICANT Name of applicant Corporate name of company Reg No.

Name of registration holder: Name of local agent in country: (if different from registration holder) Status: (Importer/formulator/distributor etc.) Physical Address Postal Address Telephone (and area code) Fax (and area code) E-Mail 2.

PRODUCT 2.1 Dentity and stage(s) of active agent and culture collection code.

2.2 Concentration of active agent in technical material.

2.3 Designation (Description of Trade name product).

Trade mark Trade mark holder Internal code 2.4 Function of product: (e.g.

Insecticide, herbicide etc.).

2.5 Intended use: (Veterinary, horticultural, public health, industrial, agriculture, forestry, etc).

2.6 Target pest(s) and host(s).

2.7 Method, dosage rates and frequency of application.

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346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A1continued 2.8 Type of formulation (e.g.

Suspension, WP, etc.).

2.9 Is the product registered in country Yes No of (a) origin If no, specify.

(b) manufacture Yes No (c) formulation If no, specify.

2.10 Registration in SEARCH country/ies (country names, product name and registration number).

2.11 Registration in other country/ies, particularly OECD countries: (country name, product name and registration number).

2.12 Customs Tariff Code (Brussels Tariff Nomenclature).

IDENTIFICATION 3.1 Identification of Micro-organism.

Life stage (spore, hyphae etc) 3.2 Identification Scientific.

name Genus Species Sub species common name(s).

3.3 Contents.(number per Unit) 4.

COMPOSITION OF MICROBIAL PEST CONTROL AGENT(S) (Technical grade) (Information on active agent may be attached in sealed envelope) Active agent(s) Manufacturer Minimum a.i.% a.i.

Range % (Common name/) (Name and purity address) 5.

FORMULATION 5.1 Formulator: (Name) Postal Address Internal code Physical address (8) Composition (Information on composition may be attached in sealed envelope) Ingredients and Units (w/w, w/v Units (e.g.

cfu or Range Function etc.) IUP) 6.

BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF ACTIVE AGENT 6.1 History and geographical distribution of active agent 6.2 Mode of action and host range 6.3 Life cycle 6.4 Infectivity, dispersal and colonizing ability 6.5 Relationships to known plant, animal or human pathogens [Issue 1] 34 [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A1continued 6.6 Genetic stability 6.7 Information on the production of metabolites, especially antibiotics and toxins 7.

TOXICOLOGY (active agent) 7.1 Rat Acute Oral Inhalation LC Intra-peritoneal injection for (LD mg/kg) (mg/4/hour) 50 infectivity (LD g/kg) 50 50 Experimental Experimental Experimental Calculated Calculated Calculated Hypersensitivity/ allergies in humans 8.

TOXICOLOGY (formulated product) Acute Oral (LD Acute Dermal Inhalation LC (mg/4/hour) mg/kg) 50 (LD g/kg) 50 50 Experimental Experimental Experimental Calculated Calculated Calculated 8.2 Rabbit Skin irritation Eye irritation None Mild Moderate Severe 8.3 Skin Sensitization in guinea pig: None Mild Moderate Severe (tick) 8.4 WHO classification (tick) Ia Ib II III Others 8.5 Summary of other mammalian toxicological studies: e.g.

livestock, wildlife, poultry, pets 9.

ECOTOXICOLOGY 9.1 Toxicity to bees 9.2 Toxicity to fish and other aquatic organisms 9.3 Toxicity to birds 9.4 Toxicity to earthworms or other soil invertebrates.

and soil micro- organisms 9.5 Toxicity to other non-target organisms 9.6 Persistence in environment 9.7 Available toxicological data relating to other ingredients in formulation (non- active additives in formulation) 9.8 Other effects: Specify 35 [Issue 1] CAP.

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2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A1continued 10.

PACKAGING 10.1 Packaging material / container 10.2 Pack size(s) 10.3 Disposal of empty container(s) 11.

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 11.1 Operator exposure 11.2 Sanitary and phytosanitary measures 11.3 Has the product been cleared by Yes the phytosanitary authorities? (tick) (provide evidence) (a) in the country of origin No (b) the recipient country (give reasons) 12.

DECLARATION For and on behalf of.

I hereby certify that the above mentioned information and data provided in support of this application are to the best of my knowledge true, correct and complete.

Name in full (printed) Signature.

Official Title Date FORM A2 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A MACROBIAL BIOPESTICIDE (PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS MACROBIOLOGICAL AGENT) PRODUCT TRADE NAME.

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION (tick as appropriate) (a) Biopesticides containing a new active agent (b) Biopesticides where source of active and/or formulation is not identical to that of a registered product (c) Registration transfer (d) Amendments to existing registration (e) Other (Explain) Will the product be marketed under own label? Yes No If No, specify.

Proposed date of marketing.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A2continued 1.

APPLICANT 1.1 Name of applicant 1.2 Corporate name of company 1.3 Reg.

No.

of the company 1.4 Name of registration holder 1.5 Name of local agent in country (if different from registration holder) 1.6 Status: (Importer/formulator/distributor etc.) 1.7 Physical Address 121.8 Postal Address 121.9 Telephone (and area code) 12 Fax (and area code) 12E-Mail 122.

PRODUCT 2.1 Identity and stage(s) of active agent and culture collection code.

2.2 Concentration of active agent in technical material.

2.3 Description of product.

Trade name Trade mark Trade mark holder Internal code 2.4 Function of the product: (e.g.

predator, parasitoid, entomopathogenic nematode).

2.5 Intended use: (veterinary, horticultural, public health, industrial, agriculture, forestry, etc).

2.6 Target pest(s) and host(s).

2.7 Method, dosage rates and frequency of application.

2.8 Type of formulation: (if any).

2.9 Is the product registered in country of Yes No If no, specify.

(a) origin Yes No If no, specify.

(b) manufacture Yes No (c) formulation If no, specify.

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2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A2continued 2.10 Registration in SEARCH country(ies) (country names, product name and registration number).

2.11 Registration in other country(ies), particularly OECD countries (country names, product name and registration number).

2.12 Customs Tariff Code (Brussels Tariff Nomenclature).

IDENTIFICATION Identification of Macrobiological agent Life stage (egg/adult/larva etc) 3.1 Identification Scientific name Genus Species Sub species Common name(s) 3.2 Contents (number per Unit) 4.

SOURCE Source (original isolation) 5.

FORMULATION 5.1 Formulator (Name) Postal Address 5.2 Internal code Physical address 5.3 Composition (information on composition may be attached in sealed envelop) Ingredients and Function Units Range 6.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS (BIOSAFETY) 6.1 Risk assessment for replacement of indigenous or endangered species in same niche (exotic macrobials only) 6.2 Risk to bees 6.3 Risk to fish and other aquatic organisms 6.4 Risk to birds 6.5 Risk to earthworms and soil micro- organisms 6.6 Risk to other non-target organisms 6.7 Other effects: specify (human health problems) 7.

PACKAGING 7.1 Packaging material/container 7.2 Pack size(s) [Issue 1] 38 [Rev.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A2continued 8.

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 8.1 operator exposure 8.2 Likely operator exposure under field conditions 8.3 Sanitary and phytosanitary measures 8.4 Has the product been cleared by the Yes No phytosanitary authorities? 9.

DECLARATION For and on behalf of.

I hereby certify that the above mentioned information and data provided in support of this application are to the best of my knowledge true, correct and complete.

Name in full (printed) Signature.

Official Title Date NOTE: The format of this application form is recognized by all SEARCH countries.

FORM A3 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A BIOCHEMICAL PESTICIDE (PEST CONTROL PRODUCT BIOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS) PRODUCT TRADE NAME.

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION (tick as appropriate) a.

Biochemical pesticides containing a new active ingredient b.

Biochemical pesticides where source of active and/or formulation is not identical to that of a registered product c.

Registration transfer d.

Amendments to existing registration e.

Other (Explain).

Will the product be marketed under own label Yes No If no, specify.

APPLICANT 1.1 Identification 39 [Issue 1] CAP.

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1.4 Name of registration holder 1.5 Name of local agent in country (if different from registration holder) 1.6 Status Importer/formulator/distributor) etc.

1.7 Physical Address 1.8 Postal Address 1.9 Telephone (and area code) 1.10 Fax (and area code) 1.11 E-mail 2.

PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS 2.1 Identity 2.2 Concentration of a.i.

2.3 Designation (Description of pi (duct) Trade name Trade mark Trade mark holder Internal code 2.4 Function of product (e.g.

Insecticide, herbicide etc.) 2.5 Intended use (Veterinary, public health, industrial, agricultural, forestry, etc.

2.6 Target pest(s) and host(s) 2.7 Method, dosage rates and frequency of application 2.8 Type of formulation (e.g.

EC, WP, etc.) 2.9 Is the product registered in country of (a) origin Yes No If no, specify.

(b) manufacture Yes No If no, specify.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SECOND SCHEDULE, FORM A3continued If no, specify.

2.10 Registration in SEARCH**country/ies (names) 2.11 Registration in other country/ies, especially OECD countries (names) 2.12 Customs Tariff Code (Brussels Tariff Nomenclature) *Formerly GCPF.

**SEARCH Southern and Eastern African Regulatory Committee on Harmonization of Pesticide Registration 3.

COMPOSITION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) (Technical grade) (Information on a.i may be attached in sealed envelope) Activei ngredient(s): Manufacturer: (Name Minimum a.i.% purity a.i.

Range % (Common name/s) and address) 4.

TOXICOLOGY OF Acute Oral Acute dermal Inhalation ACTIVEINGREDIENTS (LD mg/kg) (LD mg/kg) LC (mg/I/hour) (Technical grade) 50 50 50 Experimental Experimental Experimental Calculated Calculated Calculated 5.

FORMULATION 5.1 Formulator (Name) Postal Address 5.2 Internal code Physical address 5.3 Composition (Information on composition may be attached in sealed envelope) Ingredients and Units Units Range Function 6.

TOXICOLOGY (formulated product) 6.1 Rat Acute Oral Acute Dermal Inhalation LC50 (LD mg/kg) (LD g/kg) (mg/I/hour) 50 50 Experimental Experimental Experimental Calculated Calculated Calculated 6.2 Rabbit Skin irritation Eye irritation None Mild Moderate Severe 6.3 Skin Sensitization None Mild Moderate Severe in guinea pig (tick) 6.4 WHO Ia Ib H III Others classification 41 [Issue 1] CAP.

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OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 8.1 Operator exposure 8.2 Dermal absorption 8.3 Likely operator exposure under field conditions 8.4 Available toxicological data relating to other ingredients in formulation (non- active additives in formulation).

DECLARATION For and on behalf of .I hereby certify that the above mentioned information and data provided in support of this application are to the best of my knowledge true, correct and complete.

Name in full (printed) Signature.

Official Title Date FOR OFFICIAL USE Remarks.

Official Stamp of.

Applicant / Company.

Signed Date NOTE: The format of this application form is recognized by all SEARCH countries.

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346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] FORM C PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CAP.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS, 2006 APPLICATION FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PEST CONTROL PRODUCT (To be Completed and Submitted in Triplicate) To: The Managing Director Pest Control Products Board P.O.

Box 13794-00800 Westlands, Nairobi APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS.

Tel No .Fax No.

STATUS OF APPLICANT (Manufacturer, agent etc).

Approved Common Name(s).

Chemical Name.

Chemical formula.

Chemical Structure.

Trade Name(s).

Proposed Kenyan Name(s).

Formulation Type (W.P., E.C., Dust etc.

Concentration of Each Active Ingredients.

Quantity required for testing.

10.

Proposed Uses (Agricultural, Health, Veterinary, Forestry etc.

11.

Location and Area of Test Plots.

12.

Target pest(s) Host(s) or Area of Application.

13.

Mode of action.

14.

Toxicity of the product to test animals (Acute Oral and Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 etc.

15.

The effects of the product on the environment (a) Toxicity to bees.

(b) Toxicity to fish.

(d) Toxicity to soil micro-organisms.

16.

Proposed precautions to users.

17.

Antidote, Treatment of poisoning.

18.

Shelf life of the product.

19.

Country of Origin of the product.

20.

Name and Address of manufacturer.

21.

Name and address of formulator.

22.

Countries where tested and registered.

23.

Ownership of data (name, address).

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Patent sit (lilt ion/patent holder.

Confirm that the information contained herein is true to the best of by knowledge and belief.

Date of application Signature of applicant Name.

Designation/Position held.

Note Every application must he accompanied by 1.

Supporting data and information which should include (a) Chemistry specifications, composition of the product, and the technical a.i.

method of analysis for the a.i.

determination (b) information on biological activity on the product, directions for use (c) Metabolism.

Residues, methods of analysis for residues (d) Toxicological data on the technical and formulated product(s) (e) Environmental toxicity.

Experimental labels (typed).

Analytical standards (approximate 100% a.i.) 1.0 gram.

FORM D PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CAP.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS, 2006 Date.

REF: PERMIT NO.

PERMIT FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND EFFICACY TRIALS OF NEW PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS This is to grant permission as requested for your Centre/Organization to carry out efficacy trials of the new pest control product(s) as indicated below Pest Control Product(s) Crop(s)/Commodity(ies)/Use(s)/Target Pest(s) You are requested to inform the Pest Control Products Board of the commencement of the experimental/efficacy trials and also periodically submit to the Board progress reports.

The trial should he carried out using a Pest Control Products Board approved trial protocol.

At the conclusion of the experimental/efficacy trials, a detailed confidential report on the performance of the candidate pesticide and recommendations for its use shall he submitted to the Board quoting the above reference and date.

It would he highly appreciated if trials are completed as quickly as possible to avoid delays in introducing suitable products in the market.

The company will provide you with the required trial samples/materials but the Board shall not meet expenses for the trials.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the efficacy trials are carried out to the satisfaction of the Board.

Managing Director, Pest Control Products Board.

[Issue 1] 44 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LABELLING, ADVERTISING AND PACKAGING) REGULATIONS, 1984 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation 1.

Citation.

Interpretation.

Labelling requirements.

Display panels.

Notice on display panel.

Display of additional information.

Information where product is distributed in bulk.

Information on label.

Denaturation.

10.

Storage and display.

11.

Distribution.

12.

Prohibition.

13.

Packaging.

14.

General prohibitions.

FIRST SCHEDULE CLASSIFICATION OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS SECOND SCHEDULE CAUTIONARY SYMBOLS AND WORDS 45 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LABELLING, ADVERTISING AND PACKAGING) REGULATIONS, 1984 [L.N.89/1984, L.N.

127/2006.] 1.

Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Pest Control Products (Labelling, Advertising and Packaging) Regulations, 1984.

Interpretation In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires display panel means part of a label applied on or affixed to the package of a pest control product but does not include a leaflet or brochure unless it is part of the label.

Formulator means a person who prepares the active ingredient of a pest control product into a form which is convenient for its intended use.

Re-packer Means a person who puts a formulated product into appropriate unit sizes.

[L.N.

127/2006, s.

2.] 3.

Labelling requirements (1) No pest control product shall be distributed or sold without a label.

(2) No label shall be used on a pest control product unless it has been approved by the Board and, unless the Board otherwise directs, every label shall show (a) the name of a pest control product which shall be descriptive of the physical form and the purpose of the pest control product and shall include the common name of its active ingredients and may include a distinctive brand or trade mark; (b) the class designation of the pest control product in capital letters and shall be classified as set out in the First Schedule; (c) information detailing the nature and degree of hazard inherent in the pest control product and the nature and degree of hazard shall be identified by the appropriate precautionary symbol and signal words selected from the Second Schedule together with a statement respecting the nature of the primary hazard to which the symbol relates; (d) a statement directing the user to read the label which statement shall be in the following form READ THE LABEL BEFORE USING; (e) a guarantee statement in the following manner (i) the word in capital letters GUARANTEE, followed by; (ii) a colon; followed by; (iii) the common name of the active ingredient of pest control product or where a common name has not been designated, the chemical or other name of the active ingredient; followed by; (iv) the contents of the active ingredient expressed (A) in the case of a liquid pest control product, as a percentage by mass, or mass per unit volume, or both, as may be required by the Board; (B) in the case of dust, wettable powder or other dry formulations, as a percentage by mass; or [Issue 1] 46 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (C) where subparagraphs (A) and (B) do not apply, in terms acceptable to the Board; and the active ingredient shall include the viscosity, specific gravity, particle size or such other property or specifications determined by the Board to be necessary for guarantee purposes; (f) the registration number of the pest control product which shall be set out in the following manner REGISTRATION NO.

PCPB (CR) 0000 AND PCPB (TCR) 0000; Where CR means Certificate of Registration for a period of three years and or renewal for a period not exceeding two years at any one time; and TCR means Temporary Certificate of Registration for a period not exceeding one year; (g) a statement of the net contents of the package for the pest control product, which shall be expressed (i) in the case of a liquid pest control product of a volume less than one litre, in terms of millilitres; (ii) in the case of a liquid pest control product of a volume of one litre or more, in terms of litres; (iii) in the case of a pressure-packed pest control product in terms of weight, in grams if less than one kilogram; (iv) in the case of a pressure-packed pest control product which weighs one kilogram or more, in terms of kilograms; (v) in the case of a dry formulation pest control product which weighs less than a kilogram, in terms of grams; (vi) in the case of a dry formulation pest control product which weighs one kilograms or more, in terms of kilograms; (vii) in the case of a pest control product that is semi-solid or viscous in terms of either weight or volume in accordance with this paragraph; or (viii) in the case of a pest control product the nature of which does not lend itself to net content statements prescribed in this paragraph, in terms acceptable to the Board; (h) the name and postal address of the registrant and the name and postal address of the resident agent, if any and the names and postal addresses of manufacturer, formulator, distributor and re-packer; (i) the directions for use of the pest control product, which directions shall include dosage rates, timing of application and use limitations; (j) information identifying any significant hazards respecting the handling, storage, display, distribution and disposal of the pest control product which information shall include instructions respecting procedures to alleviate the hazard and when required by the Board, instructions respecting decontamination procedures and disposal of the pest control product and the empty package; (k) information identifying any significant hazard to (i) things on or in relation to which the pest control product is intended to be used; or (ii) public health, plants, animals or the environment, which information shall include instructions respecting the procedures to alleviate any such hazard; 47 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (l) instructions for first aid, which instructions shall be under the heading in capital letters FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS and shall set out the practical measures to be taken in the event of poisoning or other injury caused by the pest control product; (m) the toxicological information essential to the treatment of a person poisoned or otherwise injured by the pest control product, which information shall be under the heading in capital letters TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION and shall (i) describe the symptoms of poisoning; and (ii) state antidotes and remedial measures; (iii) state the ingredient that may affect the treatment; (n) a notice to the user of the pest control product which notice shall be in the following manner; NOTICE TO USER This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on this label.

It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act (Cap.

346) to use or store a pest control product under unsafe conditions.

(o) the colour codes banding precautionary pictograms relating to the toxicity of the product in the following manner of declining toxicity (i) PMS Red 199C for products classified under WHO class Ia and Ib; (ii) PMS yellow C for products classified under WHO class II; (iii) PMS Blue 293C for products classified under WHO class III; (iv) PMS Green 347C for unclassified products under WHO classification; (v) the colour shall not be used elsewhere on the label; and (vi) any other pictogram as directed by the Board; (p) separate pictograms depicting at least one pest controlled by the pest control product and crop or animal or other usage as registered under this Act; (q) an instruction directing the user on storage which shall be in capital letters - KEEP LOCKED OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; (r) information on the date of manufacture, expiry date, batch number and shelf-life if stored in original container under cool dry conditions.

(3) The label for a pest control product which is a device of a type or kind listed in the First Schedule to the Pest Control Products (Registration) Regulations shall contain the information referred to in subparagraphs (f), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of paragraph (2).

[L.N.

127/2006, s.

3.] 4.

Display panels (1) The display panel shall consist of one principal display panel and at least one secondary display panel.

(2) Where the primary purpose of a pest control product is not to control, prevent, destroy, mitigate, attract or repel a pest, but it has these properties, the pest control product shall have a display panel with (a) the information referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (g) and (h) of regulation 3(2) on the principal display panel; and (b) the information referred to in subparagraphs (e), (f), (i), (l) and (m) of regulation 3(2) on the secondary display panel.

[Issue 1] 48 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (3) Where the primary purpose of a pest control product is to control, prevent, destroy, mitigate, attract or repel a pest, the pest control product shall have a display panel with the information referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) regulation 3 (2) on the principal display panel.

(4) This Regulation shall apply to a label for a pest control product that is within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the definition of pest control product in section 2 of the Act.

Notice on display panel (1) Where the principal display panel shows the pest control product as RESTRICTED, the notice referred to in regulation 3(2) (n) shall appear prominently at the top of the secondary display panel followed by the heading in capital letters RESTRICTED USE, followed by the directions for use, dosage, timing of application and use limitations to which the restrictions relates all of which shall be circumscribed by a line to set the information apart from all other information required to be shown on the secondary display panel.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where the principle display panel shows the pest control product as RESTRICTED the directions for use, dosage rates, timing of application and use limitations to which the restriction relates, together with the information referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of regulation 3 (2) may, with the approval of the Board, appear in a brochure or leaflet that will accompany the package for the pest control product.

(3) Where the information required to be shown on the label is not included in the display panel, the display panel shall contain the words in capital letters READ ATTACHED BROCHURE BEFORE USE prominently displayed thereon.

Display of additional information (1) Subject to the approval of the Board, additional information relating to the pest control product and any graphic design or symbol ay be shown on the label if it does not unreasonably detract or obscure the information required to be shown on the label under these Regulations.

(2) A registrant may include on the label the following liability limitation warranty Sellers guarantee is limited to the terms set out on the label and subject thereto, the buyer assumes the risk to persons or property arising from the use or handling of this product and accepts the product on that condition.

Information where product is distributed in bulk Where a pest control product is distributed in a bulk container, the information referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (m) of regulation 3 (2) shall be shown (a) on the bulk container; and (b) on the documents respecting the pest control product or on a statement accompanying the consignment.

Information on label (1) The information on every label shall be printed in both English and Kiswahili languages.

(2) All units of measures shown on the label shall be expressed in accordance with the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act.

(Cap.

513) 49 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (3) All information shown on the label shall be printed in a manner that is conspicuous, legible and indelible.

Denaturation Where the physical properties of a pest control product are such that the presence of the pest control product may not be recognized when it is used, and is likely to expose a person or domestic animal to a severe health risk, the pest control product shall be denatured by means of colour, odour or such other means as the Board may approve to provide signal or warning of its presence.

10.

Storage and display A pest control product shall be stored and displayed in accordance with the conditions shown on the label.

11.

Distribution Notwithstanding the provisions of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap.

244), a pest control product shall be distributed in accordance with such condition as the Board shall specify.

12.

Prohibition No person shall use a pest control product in a manner that is inconsistent with the directions or limitations respecting its use as shown on the label.

13.

Packaging (1) Every package for a pest control product shall, unless the Board otherwise directs, be approved by the Board.

(2) The package for every pest control product shall be sufficiently durable and be designed and manufactured to contain the pest control product safety under practical conditions of storage, display and distribution.

(3) Every package shall be designed and manufactured to permit (a) the withdrawal of any or all of the contents in a manner that is safe to the user; and (b) the closing of the package in a manner that will contain the pest control product satisfactorily under practical conditions.

(4) Every package shall be constructed in such a manner as to minimize the degradation or change of its contents resulting from interaction or from the effects of radiation or other means.

14.

General prohibitions (1) A label shall not contain any information respecting any organism or causative agent of a disease that is required to be reported under the Animal Diseases Act (Cap.

364).

(2) Information that is required under these Regulations to be shown on a label shall not appear at the bottom of the package.

(3) Words stating, implying or inferring that a pest control product is approved, accepted or recommended by the government by any department or agency thereof shall not appear on a package or label or in any advertisement respecting a pest control product.

[Issue 1] 50 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] FIRST SCHEDULE [Regulation 3(2), L.N.

127/2006, s.

4, 5, 6.] CLASSIFICATION OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS 1.

Restricted Class Where the Board has set forth additional essential conditions to be shown on the label respecting the display, distribution, use, limitations or qualifications of persons who may use the pest control product, the pest control product shall have the following properties (a) acute oral LD50 is greater than 50 mg/kg body weight; (b) acute dermal LD50 is greater than 100 mg/kg body weight; (c) environmental risks are significant and will be judged accordingly; (d) pest control products used in aquatic and forestry situations are classified restricted.

[L.N.

127/2006, s.

4, 5.] 2.

Commercial and Agricultural Class Where the pest control product is to be displayed and distributed for general use in commercial activities specified on the label it shall have the following properties (a) acute oral LD50 is greater than 50 mg/kg body weight; (b) acute dermal LD50 is greater than 100 mg/kg body weight; (c) environmental effects possible in limited regions.

Domestic Class Where the pest control product is to be displayed and distributed for the use in and around a dwelling it shall have the following properties (a) acute oral LD50 is over 500 mg/kg body weight; (b) acute dermal LD50 is over 1,000 mg/kg body weight; (c) no special precautions or equipment required for inhalation hazard; (d) no irreversible effects from repeated exposures; (e) disposal of product and containers can safely be done by placing in garbage; (f) package sizes limited to amounts that can be safely used and stored by consumers.

[L.N.

127/2006, s.

6.] SECOND SCHEDULE [Regulation 3(2).] CAUTIONARY SYMBOLS AND WORDS Signal Word Symbol 1.

POISON/DANGER (SUMU/HATARI) 2.

CORROSIVE ACID (KINAWEZA KUCHOMA) 3.

INFLAMMABLE (KINAWEZA KUPATA MOTO) 4.

EXPLOSIVE (KINAWEZA KULIPUKA) 51 [Issue 1] [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION) REGULATIONS, 1984 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation 1.

Citation.

Importation and exportation prohibited unless licensed.

Presumptions.

Application for licences.

Dealing with applications and issue of licences, etc.

Duty of licensees, etc.

Duty of customs officers.

Cancellation and suspension of licences.

10.

SCHEDULE 53 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION) REGULATIONS, 1984 [L.N.

146/1984, L.N.

125/2006.] 1.

Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Pest Control Products (Importation and Exportation) Regulations, 1984.

Importation and exportation prohibited unless licensed (1) No person shall import or export a pest control product for commercial purposes unless that person is in possession of a licence issued under these Regulations.

(2) No licence shall be issued for the importation of a pest control product unless the pest control product is registered in accordance with the Pest Control Products (Registration) Regulations, 1984.

(3) No licence shall be issued under these Regulations unless the Board is satisfied that the provisions of the Pest Control Products Act, 1982 have been complied with.

Presumptions (1) For the purpose of paragraph (1) of regulation 2, a pest control product shall be considered to be for commercial purposes if it is for a use other than scientific research or testing and products imported for resale, manufacture, formulation, owners use or commodity aid shall be deemed to be imported for commercial purposes.

(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1) of regulation 2, a pest control product shall be deemed to have been exported when it is placed on any ship, aircraft, train or vehicle within Kenya for the purpose of export.

Application for licences (1) Any person desiring a licence in respect of importation or exportation of a pest control product for commercial purposes shall apply to the Board for a licence in Form PCPB 1 set out in the Schedule which form shall be signed by the importer or exporter, as the case may be, who shall state the purpose of the importation or exportation of the pest control product in the following manner (i) FOR RESALE, where the product is being imported or exported for the purpose of resale whether in the original pack or after repacking; or (ii) FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES, where the pest control product is being imported or exported for use in the manufacture or formulation of a registered pest control product; or (iii) FOR IMPORTERS OWN USE, where the pest control product: 3 being imported into Kenya or exported to another country for the sole use of the importer, together with information respecting where the pest control product shall be used and the nature of that use.

(2) The Board shall from time to time determine the fee to be paid in respect of an application for a licence.

Dealing with applications and issue of licences, etc.

(1) The Board may approve an application made under regulation 4 if it is satisfied that (a) the application contains the information required under that regulation; [Issue 1] 54 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (b) the pest control product contains ingredients that have been previously assessed or evaluated for the purposes of the Act and these Regulations and which have been accepted for registration under the Pest Control Products (Registration) Regulations, 1984, for the use stated in the application.

(c) Premises where the pest control product is to be stored, processed, warehoused, used, repacked or sold shall have been duly licensed by the Board, and issue a licence in Form PCPB 1 set out in the Schedule.

(2) Where the Board does not approve an application it shall not be obliged to give any reason therefor.

(3) No person to whom a licence has been issued under these Regulations shall lend, hire, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of that licence to any other person without the approval of the Board, which approval shall be endorsed on the licence.

(4) The Board may attach to a licence such conditions as it deems fit to impose and in particular any such condition may restrict the importation and exportation of a pest control product from a specified source or for specified usage and the Board may, from time to time, vary, add to or revoke any of the conditions attached to a licence.

(5) The licence issued under Regulation 2 (1) shall be valid for three (3) months from the date of issue.

Duty of licensees, etc.

(1) Repealed by L.N.125/2006.

(2) It shall be the sole responsibility of the importer or his agent to ensure that Form PCPB 1 is endorsed by the Customs Department at the port of entry and to forward a signed copy to the Board.

Duty of customs officers Where for any reason a customs officer at a port of entry withholds the release of any pest control product he shall forthwith advise the Board of that action.

Cancellation and suspension of licences (1) The Board may cancel or, for such period as it thinks fit, suspend a licence issued under these Regulations if the Board is satisfied that (a) the licensee or his servant or agent has been convicted of an offence under the Act; or (b) the licensee or his servant or agent has committed a breach of any of the terms or conditions of the licence; or (c) for any other reason, it is in the public interest so to do.

(2) Before cancelling or suspending a licence under this Regulation the Board shall give the licensee twenty-eight days notice to show cause why the licence should not be cancelled or suspended and the Boards decision in the matter shall be final.

No person shall package, store, transport, display, distribute, sell or otherwise deal in a pest control product that has not been imported in accordance with these Regulations.

10.

A licence to import or export a pest control product under these Regulations shall be in the prescribed Form PCPB2 set out in the Schedule.

55 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULE FORM PCPB 1 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2006 APPLICATION NO.

APPLICATION FOR THE IMPORT/EXPORT OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE (to be typed and submitted in quadruplicate) TO: The Secretary Pest Control Products Board Waiyaki Way P.O.

Box 13794- 00800 NAIROBI Tel.

254-020-4446115, Fax.

254-020-4449072 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pcpb.or.ke Applicants Full Name/Address.

PIN.

Tel.No.

E-mail.

Full Name and Address of the Exporter.

(If Import to Kenya) or Importer (If Export from Kenya).

Product Information 1.

Registration number.

Date of expiry.

Country of origin (if being imported).

Country of destination (if being exported or re-exported).

SITIC No.

Approved common name (a.i).

Chemical name.

Trade name.

Formulation type (EC, EW, Dust, GR, etc.

Concentration (% a.i).

10.

State of product ( technical or formulated) 11.

(a) Category of product (Tick appropriately) insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Acaricide Herbicide Adjuvant Others.

(b) Purpose of import/export Resale Manufacturing purposes Own Use Trial Samples Others.

12.

Quantity applied for.

13.

Total cost (Freight charges included).

FO.B.

value.

Currency.

Exchange Rate.

proforma invoice No Date.

14.

Estimated annual usage.

15.

Previous imports (give dates, quantity and registration number of product, specify the country of origin).

[Issue 1] 56 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULE, FORM PCPB 1continued PCPB 1/DATE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN QUANTITY 16.

HS Code.

17.

Custom Entry No.

18.

Quantity in stock.

I/We certify that the information contained herein is correct to the best of my/our knowledge.

Importers/Exporter Signature.

Designation.

Date.

Official stamp.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Boards official stamp Recommended Not Recommended Recommended Not Recommended Date.

Date.

Registration Officer Inspector Pest Control Products Board Pest Control Products Board Note: This is not a license to authorize importation or exportation.

Fees Paid.

DATE.

RECEIPT NO.

FORM PCPB 2 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION) REGULATIONS, 2006 LICENCE NO.

Application No.

This licence is granted to.

To import/export a pest control product(s).

Trade name.

Registration number.

Date of expiry of registration.

Registered uses.

Country of origin (if being imported).

Country of destination (if being exported).

SITIC No.

57 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULE, FORM PCPB 2continued HS Code.

Custom Entry No.

Approved common name.

Chemical name.

Formulation type.

Concentration (a.i.

%).

State of product (Tick appropriately) Technical or Formulated Category of product (Tick appropriately) Insecticide Fungicide Herbicide Acaricide Rodenticide Adjuvant Others.

Purpose of import/export.

Resale Manufacturing purposes Own use trial samples Others.

Registered use.

Quantity authorized for importation or exportation.

Date.

Boards Official Signature and Stamp.

Managing Director, Pest Control Products Board Fee paid.

Date.

No.

This license is not transferable to any other person without the approval of the Board.

NB This license is valid for one consignment only, for three (3) months from the date of approval.

TO BE ENTERED BY THE CUSTOMS OFFICER I certify that the following goods have today been imported or exported.

Trade name.

Quantity.

CIF Value declared.

Origin (country and company).

Vessel.

Clearing agent.

Customs entry No.

Date.

Stamp and signature.

Date.

Notes 1.

Original to be returned to the Board after customs declaration.

Duplicate to be retained by importer/exporter after customs declaration.

Triplicate to he retained by the Board after approval/rejection.

[Issue 1] 58 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS, 2006 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation 1.

Citation.

Disposal of pest control products for commercial purpose.

Application for disposal licence.

Cancellation or suspension of licence.

SCHEDULE 59 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS, 2006 [LN.

126/2006.] 1.

Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Pest Control Products (Disposal) Regulations, 2006.

Disposal of pest control products for commercial purpose (1) No person shall dispose of any pest control product or their containers in a manner that shall be detrimental to man, animal and the environment.

(2) No person shall carry out any disposal of pest control product or containers for commercial purposes unless that person or institution is in possession of a licence under these Regulations and all provisions of the Act have been complied with.

(3) The use of any pest control product disposal method shall be approved by the Board subject to specific requirements laid down by the Board.

(4) The transboundary movements of pesticides for disposal shall be subject to ratified conventions, protocols, treaties or agreements to which Kenya is a party.

(5) Without prejudice to the provisions of the Environmental Management and Co- ordination Act, any person or institution desiring a licence for disposal of pest control products for commercial purposes shall apply to the Board for a licence in the prescribed Form A set out in the Schedule and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fees.

Application for disposal licence (1) The Board may approve an application made under Regulation 2 and shall issue a licence as set out in Form B in the Schedule if it is satisfied that (a) the application contains the information required under these Regulations; (b) approved methods of disposal would be used or applied; (c) the applicant has sufficient expertise to dispose of the pest control products in question (2) Disposal for commercial purposes shall be supervised by the Board which shall issue a certificate of disposal in the prescribed Form C in the Schedule after successful disposal.

(3) Where the Board does not approve an application it shall not be obliged to give any reason thereof.

(4) The Board may attach to a licence such conditions as it deems fit.

(5) No person or institution to which a licence has been issued under these Regulations shall lend, hire, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of that licence to any person or institution without the approval of the Board, which approval shall be endorsed on the licence.

Cancellation or suspension of licence (1) The Board may cancel or suspend for a period it deems fit the licence issued under these Regulations if satisfied that (a) the licensee, his servant or agent has been convicted of an offence under the Act; or (b) the licensee, his servant or agent has breached any of the terms or conditions of the licence; or [Issue 1] 60 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] (c) for any other reason, that it is in public interest to do so.

(2) Before cancelling or suspending a licence under this Regulation, the Board shall give the licensee twenty-one days notice to show cause why the licence should not be cancelled or suspended and the Board s decision in the matter shall be final.

SCHEDULE FORM A PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CAP.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS, 2006 APPLICATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE (to be typed or printed) To: The Managing Director Pest Control Products Board Waiyaki Way P.O.

BOX 13794-00800 Westlands-Nairobi 1.

Applicant s full Name/Address.

The company directors.

Types of waste / (products, formulations, state etc).

Quantity in details.

Source(s) of wastes.

Reasons for disposal.

Methods of disposal to be used.

(attach the details or the methods).

Qualifications and experience of personnel.

Disposal site .(attach details).

10.

Transportation to the disposal site.

11.

Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

Dated.

Sign/Stamp.

Applicant 61 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULEcontinued FORM B PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CAP.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS, 2006 LICENCE NO.

This licence is granted to.

to dispose the following pest control products wastes.

using the following methods.

at.

Date.

Signature.

Managing Director Pest Control Products Board This licence is not transferable to any other person or institution.

FORM C PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CAP.

346) PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS CERTIFICATE OF DISPOSAL NO.

This is to certify that on.

satisfactorily disposed of the following pest control products; 1.

Methods used for disposal 1.

Comments from the Board.

Managing Director Date Stamp.

The disposal certificate is not transferable.

[Issue 1] 62 [Rev.

2012] CAP.

346 Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (LICENCE FEES AND OTHER CHARGES) REGULATIONS, 2006 [L.N.

128/2006.] 1.

These Regulations may be cited as the Pest Control Products (Licence Fees and Other Charges) Regulations, 2006.

The fees payable to the Board by any person for services rendered by the Board shall be as prescribed by the Board from time to time as set out in the Schedule and the fees chargeable shall be added in case of combination of businesses in category I in the Schedule.

The charges for supervision services rendered by the Board shall be as prescribed by the Board from time to time as set out in the Schedule.

The Board may charge an import fee at the rate of 0.8% free on board (F.O.B.) value of the product and shall be paid to the Board as agreed with the Agrochemicals Association of Kenya of which 0.4% shall be used by the Board to train end-users and other stake holders on safe use of products and the remaining 0.4% shall be remitted by the Board to the Association for the same purpose of training.

SCHEDULE LICENSING OF PREMISES Category Annual Licence Fees (KSh.) (a) Retail 1,000 (b) Supermarkets 2,000 (c) Distribution/Wholesale/Agents/Importers and other 4,000 businesses dealing with pest control products not covered under (a)(g) (d) Re-packing 5,000 (e) Formulation/Manufacture 7,500 (f) Commercial Pest Control Operators 2,000 (g) Storage/Warehousing and Use 5,000 (h) Change of Agent (per product) 20,000 DISPOSAL OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (a) Licence for disposal of waste KSh.

5,000 (b) Charges for supervision 5% of the cost of disposal.

REGISTRATION OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (per product) (a) Certificate of Registration (3 years) 30,000 (b) Renewal of Certificate of Registration not exceeding 2 20,000 years (c) Temporary Registration for a period not exceeding 1 year 10, 000 (d) Introduction of new products (experimental permit) 10, 000 63 [Issue 1] CAP.

346 [Rev.

2012] Pest Control Products [Subsidiary] SCHEDULEcontinued IMPORT AND EXPORT OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (Per product) (a) Imports of less than KSh.500, 000 in value 2,000 (b) Imports of KSh.

500,000 and over in value 0.8% of F.O.B.

value (c) Exports of any amount 1,000 [Issue 1] 64.

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Frequently asked questions

What is M-Wakili?

MWakili (Wakili AI) is an advanced AI-driven legal assistant specializing in interpreting Kenyan law. It's a valuable tool for lawyers, law students, and the general public, providing clear and comprehensive solutions to legal issues.
Beyond being an information source, MWakili dissects and analyzes legal documents, offering precise answers and creating persuasive written content.
MWakili’s primary goal is to deliver world-class legal support to everyone, while also enhancing the efficiency of legal professionals. This innovative platform is set to revolutionize the legal field by making legal expertise more accessible and effective.

Will I get immediate answers to my legal questions 24/7?

Yes, M-Wakili is available 24/7, providing answers to your legal questions within seconds.

How does M-Wakili work?

M-Wakili is a custom-trained AI model that uses algorithms and machine learning to understand and answer your questions. It bases its responses on existing Kenyan laws and regulations.

Is M-Wakili accurate?

Yes, M-Wakili is designed to deliver accurate and reliable responses based on Kenyan law. It's considered more accurate than most AI models, including ChatGPT.
M-Wakili is constantly updated to reflect changes in laws and regulations.
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Who can use M-Wakili?

M-Wakili is available to everyone. Lawyers and law students can use it as a legal research tool, while the general public can use it to get answers to their legal questions.

How can I access M-Wakili?

You can access M-Wakili through our website. Simply type in your question, and M-Wakili will provide the answers.

Is M-Wakili a substitute for a human lawyer?

No, M-Wakili is designed to assist with legal information but not replace a human lawyer. Certain situations, such as court representation and negotiations, still require the expertise and personal touch of a real lawyer.
Fun fact: Most of our paying users are lawyers! They use M-Wakili for legal research and analysis.

Is AI going to replace lawyers?

No, AI like M-Wakili is a tool to assist lawyers, not replace them. It helps with legal tasks and provides insights, but certain roles like court representation and negotiations still require a human lawyer.
In fact, most of our paying users are lawyers! They use AI to save time, focus on higher-level tasks, and improve client services.
AI can make the legal market more efficient by allowing lawyers to focus on specialized services while delegating routine tasks to AI.

Is my data secure with M-Wakili?

Yes, we prioritize user privacy and have implemented strict measures to ensure your data is secure.

Can M-Wakili represent me in court?

Not yet. M-Wakili can help you understand the law and your legal situation, but you will need a human lawyer for court representation.

Do I need to pay for M-Wakili services?

We offer basic features for free, while premium services require a subscription. Visit our pricing page for more details.

How can M-Wakili help law students?

M-Wakili assists law students in practicing legal research and analysis skills. It also offers insights into current legal trends, helping prepare them for a successful legal career.

What does "HHH" mean?

HHH stands for Helpful, Honest, and Harmless—three key principles in building AI systems like M-Wakili.
- Helpful: M-Wakili genuinely aims to assist the user.
- Honest: M-Wakili provides information it believes to be true and avoids misinformation.
- Harmless: M-Wakili will not aid harmful activities or lead users into harm's way.