Implementation status of mandatory inspection of sprayers in Romania

Abstract

To harmonize the Romanian legislation on plant protection to the European legislation the Directive 128/2009 has been transposed into national legislation by Government Emergency Ordinance 34/2012 on establishing the institutional framework for action to the sustainable use of pesticides in Romania. National Action Plan approved by Decision 683/2013, on reducing the risks associated with the use of plant protection products is the strategic document regarding the continuous improvement of the use of plant protection products and contains quantitative targets, measures and timetables to reduce risks and the effects of using plant protection products on the environment and human health.