Agrichemicals and veterinary medicines are heavily regulated products, which is expected given that they must be used in a safe and responsible way.
Agcarm members support a high requirement for safety because they know their customers demand it.
Some ways in which Agcarm supports safe practices include:
- GROWSAFE or equivalent training of users and suppliers of crop protection and animal health products:
- The AgRecovery rural recycling scheme:
- The AgRecovery chemical recovery scheme:
- The Agcarm Code of Conduct:
- Ensuring that all premises where company products are manufactured, formulated or stored meet an appropriate standard, and are subject to regular audit:
- Asking members to comply with all relevant legislation, including the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997; Animal Welfare Act 1999; Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005; Resource Management Act 1991.
