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Features of small farmers and amateurs
12th June 2013by Hans Felber
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Similar target groups, but regulated differently
Small farmers Amateurs
Professional user Non-professional user
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Professional and non-professional products
Small farmers Amateurs
Pesticides for professional use
Pesticides for non-professional use (trend to low toxicity)
g or mL
Issues:Amateurs may purchase professional pesticides illegally from-internet sales-farmers in non-original packs (Coca-Cola bottles)
more efficient less efficient
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Registration / authorization of products
Small farmers Amateurs
Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for amateur use
Issues: -The UPJ amateur model is not well known. In many countries amateur products are registered like pesticides for professional use.-In order to use the UPJ amateur exposure model, a buy-in by member states might be necessary.
German model
UK model
UPJ amateur exposuremodel
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Small package and its disposal
Small farmers Amateurs
Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for amateur use
Opportunities: -Small packages help to avoid pesticide left over and obsolete product in the package.-Disposal of package as hazardous or household waste. Triple rinsing of empty package is the key.
Small package pesticides
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Personal Protective Equipment
Small farmers Amateurs
PPE for professional use PPE/no PPE for amateur use
Issues: -PPE for amateur use rather difficult to accomplish.-Exposure model /risk assessment of paramount importance regarding PPE label recommendations.
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Training / Information (SUD 2009/128/EC)
Small farmers Amateurs
Member State to provide training for certification
Member State / Pesticide producer to provide general information on hazards, exposure, storage, handling, application, disposal
Opportunity: Common information/training material for both amateurs and small farmers.Issue: 26 Nov 2015: Sales of products for professional use (also small holders) are restricted to professional users holding a certificate.