Effects of pesticides on the right to food 2017, para. 69
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For the preparation of the present report, some Governments provided information on laws to regulate pesticide use and on authorization and testing requirements prior to registration as well as inspection and monitoring practices, including random sampling of agricultural products for residue levels and farm inspections. Training and awareness-raising initiatives for the general public, farmers, distributors and schoolchildren were also shared, as well as precautionary measures and labelling requirements. Finally, integrated pest management strategies and examples of practices promoting organic farming were provided.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right to food
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Food & Nutrition
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
SR Food, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/48, para. 69.