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The Agricultural Chemical Control Law establishes a regulatory framework for the administration, testing, and commercialization of agricultural chemicals within the Federal Republic of Somalia. Pursuant to the provisional constitution, this legislation mandates the Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Services (SARIS) as the primary regulatory body responsible for overseeing the domestic chemical industry.The statutory objectives include the systematic regulation of the import, export, manufacturing, and sale of fertilizers, growth regulators, and pesticides to ensure public health and environmental preservation. SARIS is vested with the authority to manage a mandatory registration system, evaluate chemical efficacy for local application, and issue operational licenses to manufacturers and distributors. Furthermore, the agency is empowered to conduct quality control inspections, certify professional pest control operators, and maintain safety standards through the oversight of labeling and personal protective equipment. Enforcement mechanisms include the appointment of official inspectors and analysts authorized to collect samples and verify compliance with national biosafety standards. The law explicitly prohibits the unauthorized trade or manufacturing of unregistered chemicals and defines specific criminal offenses and judicial penalties for violations, including the potential revocation of licenses and certificates.
Title:
Somali Agricultural Chemicals Control Law, Law No. 33 of December, 2024.
Country:
Somalia
Type of document:
Legislation
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Repealed:
No