Article 13 Handling and storage of pesticides and treatment of their packaging and remnants

1. Overview

Summary	Regulation
Article 13 1.	Member States shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the following operations by professional users and where applicable by distributors do not endanger human health or the environment: (a) storage, handling, dilution and mixing of pesticides before application; (b) handling of packaging and remnants of pesticides; (c) disposal of tank mixtures remaining after application; (d) cleaning of the equipment used after application; (e) recovery or disposal of pesticide remnants and their packaging in accordance with Community legislation on waste.
Article 13 2.	Member States shall take all necessary measures regarding pesticides authorised for non-professional users to avoid dangerous handling operations. These measures may include use of pesticides of low toxicity, ready to use formulations and limits on sizes of containers or packaging.
Article 13 3.	Member States shall ensure that storage areas for pesticides for professional use are constructed in such a way as to prevent unwanted releases. Particular attention shall be paid to location, size and construction materials.

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