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TRAINING for ACCREDITATION

CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR-FUMIGATOR CATEGORY

FPA Bldg., BAI Cmpd Visayas Avenue , Quezon City

September 5, 2011

Presented byDR. NORLITO R. GICANA, CESO IIIExecutive Director

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority


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SCOPE OF DISCUSSION

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

Presidential Decree No. 1144,

Pesticide Rules and Regulations

Certified Pesticide Applicators (CPA) Accreditation

Policies and Guidelines


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Background/ Rationale

In the early 70s, the government embarkedon food production programs based on highinput agriculture, that is, the introductionof high-yielding rice varieties that requireextensive use of fertilizer and pesticides.

Fertilizer and pesticide are vital inputs infood production that must be supplied inadequate quantities at reasonable costs.

Improper use of pesticides present seriousrisks to the users, public health and theenvironment.


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There is a need to educate the agricultural sector onthe benefits as well as the hazards in the use ofpesticides.

The fertilizer and pesticide industries have much incommon in terms of clientele, distribution channels,application in farms and supervision by governmentagricultural technicians.

The foregoing considerations make it desirable tocreate a technically-oriented government authorityequipped with the required expertise to regulate,

control and develop both the fertilizer and pesticideindustries. Thus on May 30, 1977, FPA was createdby virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1144.


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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1144 CREATING THE FERTILIZER AND

PESTICIDE AUTHORITY

May 30, 1977


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LEG L M ND TE

Pursuant to Section 1 of P.D. 1144, the Fertilizer and

PesticideAuthority (FPA) has the following mandate:

To assure the people of adequate supply ofquality fertilizer and pesticide (F/P) at

reasonable prices, rationalize their

production and marketing, and educate the

public on the safe and judicious use of theseinputs.


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To encourage safe and judicious utilization of

Fertilizer and Pesticide (F/P).

To enforce the FPA rules and regulations in theproduction, importation, exportation,

marketing, distribution and storage of F/P.

To rationalize the production, marketing and

distribution of F/P.

To educate and train the handlers, users and

the general public on safe and judicious use ofF/P.

To establish and implement the national F/P

residue control measures.

O JECTIVES


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Improved quality of life for all Filipinos through

increased farm productivity and food production

using the necessary agricultural inputs that do

not endanger human health and environment on

a sustainable basis.


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MISSION

To be a catalyst in the empowermentof farmers and fisherfolks by helpingthem become better informed, andmore efficient and conscientious inthe management of their plantnutrition and crop protectionrequirements and preservation of

marine and aquatic resources.


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Powers and Functions under Sec. 6, PD 114Conduct information campaigns and activities.

Promote and coordinate fertilizer and pesticide researchers to

ensure scientific pest control, safe use and handling of pesticides,

higher standards and quality of products and better applicationmethods.

Call upon other government instrumentality for information or

assistance in the exercise of its powers and performance of its

duties and functions.

Promulgate rules and regulations.

Institute proceedings against violators and establish and impose

penalties and sanctions to violators.

PD 1144 and Its Implementing

Rules and Regulations


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1.Regulation and control

Registration of fertilizer and pesticide products

Licensing of all handlers of fertilizer and pesticides

Regulatory and enforcement action

Inspection of handlers

Restriction and banning of certain pesticide

formulation

Access to records

Price monitoring and inventory controls

Imposition of appropriate penalties and

sanctions.

General Functions


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2. Information

Training and accreditation programsDissemination of info materials

Media liaisons

3. Development

Industry support

Cooperation and coordination initiatives


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SECTION 9. Registration and Licensing No pesticides, fertilizer, or other agricultural chemical

shall be exported, imported, manufactured, formulated,stored, distributed, sold or offered for sale, transported,delivered for transportation or used unless it has beenduly registered with the FPA or covered by a numberedprovisional permit issued by FPA for use in accordancewith the conditions as stipulated in the permit.Separate registrations shall be required for each activeingredient and its possible formulations in the case ofpesticides or for each fertilizer grade in the case offertilizer.

No person shall engage in the business of exporting,importing, manufacturing, formulating, distributing,supplying, repacking, storing, commercially applying,selling, marketing, of any pesticides, fertilizer and otheragricultural chemicals except under a license issued bythe FPA.


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FPA Pesticide Regulatory Policies and

Implementing Guidelines, otherwise known

as the Greenbookmandate and functions of the

FPA

registration of chemical

pesticides

policy guidelines on biorationalpesticides

licensing

certification and accreditation

of pesticide handlersproduct stewardship andresponsible care

post registration activities

penalties for violations


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Pesticides

is any substance or product, or mixture thereof,

including active ingredients, adjuvants and pesticideformulating intended to control, prevent, destroy,

repel or mitigate directly or indirectly, any pest.

Definitions


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Other agricultural chemicalsshall meanchemicals, chemical inputs and chemical

compounds not herewith covered by the

definition of fertilizer and pesticide but

utilized by the agricultural sector.

Definitions


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Definitions

Active ingredienta substance that gives the formulated

product its pesticidal properties.

Antidotethe most practical immediate treatment in case ofpoisoning that includes first aid treatment.

Certified applicatoran individual who is certified orauthorized to use or supervise the use of any pesticide

which is classified for restricted use.

Commercial applicatora person who enters into a contract oragreement for monetary consideration, to perform service by

applying pesticide or servicing any device.

Licenseea person to whom a license to import, manufacture,formulate, repack, distribute, deliver, sell, transport,store or apply any pesticide has been issued.


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Definitions

Applicators, etc., shall constitute the following:

Certified applicator means any individual who is certified as

authorized to use or supervise the use of any pesticide which is classifiedfor restricted use.

Commercial applicatormeans any person who enters into acontract or an agreement for the sake of monetary payment and agrees toperform a service by applying any pesticide or servicing any device butshall not include a farmer trading work with another.

Private applicatormeans a certified applicator who uses orsupervises the use of any pesticide which is classified for restricted use forpurposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or

rented by him or his employer or (if applied without compensationother than trading of personal services between producers of

agricultural commodities) on the property of another person.

Under the direct supervision of a certified applicator shall meanapesticide shall be considered to be applied under the direct supervisionof a certified applicator if it is applied by a competent person acting

under the instructions and control of a certified applicator who isavailable if and when needed, even though such certified applicator is notphysically present at the time and place the pesticide is applied.


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Label means a display of the written printed orgraphic matter upon the immediate container ofany pesticide and a requirement made by orunder authority of this Decree that any word,statement, or other information appearing on thelabel shall not be considered to be complied with,

unless such word, statement other informationalso appears on the outside container or wrapper,if any there be, of the retail package of sucharticle, or is easily legible through the outsidecontainer or wrapper.

Licensemeans the person whom a license toimport, manufacture, formulate, repack,distribute, deliver, sell, transport, store or applyany pesticide has been issued pursuant to theserules.

Definitions


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Handlersshall mean exporters,importers, manufacturers,

formulators, distributors,

suppliers, wholesalers, dealers,

repackers, commercial

applicators, warehousers, and

retailers of fertilizers, fertilizer

inputs, pesticide and otheragricultural inputs.

Definitions


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Damaged pesticide shall apply to any pesticide which has been

subjected to any factor that has changed its registeredconcentration or caused it to decompose or deteriorate as to beineffective or dangerous in storage or use.

Inert ingredient means any substance which serves as a carrier ordiluent for the active material but in itself is not pesticidal.

Ingredient statementmeans a statement of the name andpercentage of each ingredient, together with the total percentageof the inert ingredients. If the pesticide contains any arsenic inany form, the statement shall include the percentage of total andwater soluble arsenic, each calculated as elemental arsenic.

Imminent hazardmeans a situation which exists when thecontinued use of pesticide will likely result in unreasonableadverse effects on the public and/or the environment or willinvolve unreasonable hazards to the survival of a species declaredendangered by the appropriate authorities.

Immediate container refers to the container or package which isimmediately after or nearest the pesticide but does not include the

package liner.

Definitions


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Misbranded pesticideshall apply to any pesticide if: Its label bears any statement, design or graphic representation relative thereto,or to its ingredients, which is false and misleading.

The label fails to clearly and plainly show the name and address of the

registrant, person or licensee whose name shall appear on the label, thename, bran d or trade mark under which said article is registered and sold; andthe net content

Its labeling is an imitation of another pesticide that is already registered andwhose sale is authorized.

Its label bears any reference to registration under these rules, when not soregistered.

The label accompanying it does not contain any directions or indications for usewhich are necessary for effective result of which, if complied with, areinadequate for the protection of the public.

The label does not contain a warning or precautionary statement as requiredunder Article V, Sec. 1 (g) of these rules to protect injury to human and othervertebrate animals, vegetation and useful invertebrate animals.

The label does not bear an ingredient statement on the immediate containerand on the outside container or wrapper as the case may be.

Any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority ofthese rules to appear on the label or labeling is not placed thereon with suchprominence as will render it unlikely to be read and understood by any person.

In the case of an insecticide, nematicide, fungicide, bactericide or herbicidewhen used as directed it shall be injurious to man or other vertebrate animalsor vegetation, except weeds, to which it is applied, or to the person applyingsuch pesticide.


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DEFINITIONS

Pesticide formulation means any mixed or unmixedproduct intended to be used for controlling, destroying orrepelling any pest or for preventing its growth or mitigatingits effects.

Provisional permit means a numbered permit issued toallow marketing for use of a pesticide on a limited basisand under stipulated conditions, including safety andhealth precautions during distribution and use, as regardsperiods of use, methods of application or otherwise, for thepurpose of obtaining information needed before granting aregistration.

Registrantmeans the person who has registered anypesticide in accordance with the provisions of these rules.


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Restr icted pesticidesclassified under FPA Circular on

Restriction and which can only be applied by a CPA or

by a Service Technician under direct supervision of a

CPA.

Service Techniciana person authorized to commercially

apply and use restricted pesticides who need not be

certified but be under the direct supervision andresponsibility of a CPA.

Definitions


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Certified Pesticide Applicators (CPA) are those who have attended a training course

and passed an examination administered by the

FPA. The training course and examination arebased on activity modules for exterminatorsand/or fumigators.

Corresponding identification cards are issued as

a proof of accreditation. Certified Pesticide Applicator may be pest

exterminator and/or fumigator


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Certified Pest Exterminatoran FPA certified

pesticide applicator who applies or supervise

application of pesticide for pest agricultural

extermination work.

Certified Fumigatoran FPA certified applicator

who applies or supervise application of pesticide for

fumigation job.

Classification of Certified Pesticide Applicators


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Pest Control Operators (PCO) Establishments allowed to enter into contracts for

the commercial application of pesticides forextermination and/or fumigation work

Pest Control Operators are required to employ atleast one (1) CPA in the main office and one (1) inevery branch office as a requirement for theissuance of their business licenses by the FPA.PCOs who wish to do application jobs in anotherregion or province shall inform the FPA ProjectDevelopment Officer of such operations oractivities.


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Accreditation simply gives the CPA the right to apply

restricted pesticides but not to purchase and

enter into commercial contracts for pestcontrol work.


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Proposed trade name.

Statement of composition, chemical identities of active

ingredient including stability in storage.

Adequate toxicological data on its active ingredient.

Instructions for use, precaution, first aid, antidote.Report of official or accredited experimental stations on

biological tests on efficacy and safety of the product under

local conditions.

Methods of analysis of the formulated compound.

Methods of determination of residues.

Samples or information on efficacy and safety of the product

as required by FPA.

Application for registration of a pesticide requires a

complete and detailed information on the following:


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FPA shall not make public information that contain andrelate to trade secrets, commercial or financial information

obtained from a person, privileged and confidential, except

when necessary to carry out provisions of PD 1144 in court

cases or during public hearings.

If FPA proposes to release information which the registrantbelieves to be protected from disclosure, FPA shall notify the

subject registrant in writing and sent by certified delivery.

FPA shall not release the information until 30 days after

receipt of notice by the registrant. During the 30 day period,

the registrant may initiate court action for declaratory

judgment on the release of the information.

Protection of Data


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Inspection of establishment

Duly designated FPA personnel are authorized to enter, atany time, establishments or places where pesticides are

stored for distribution and sale for quality monitoring and

product sampling. FPA personnel must present proper

credentials before entering place to be inspected. If sample

is taken, FPA personnel shall issue a receipt to the storeowner or representative describing the sample obtained. If

requested, portion of the sample equal in volume or weight

from those taken shall be given to the store. Analysis result

shall be promptly furnished the store.

Confiscation and seizure

To prevent or control injury or danger to plants, animals,

public health and the environment, any pesticide prohibited

under FPA rules may be summarily impounded, confiscated,

removed, stopped from being sold and used and seized byFPA to await final proceedings and disposition.


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Tests showing that such pesticide is unsafe for use

under the conditions upon which the application

becomes effective.

Violation of any provision of PD 1144 and its

implementing rules.

Evidence that such pesticide is injurious, harmful,

detrimental, hazardous to animals and plants, publichealth and the environment or if the product is an

imminent hazard.

False statement of a material fact.

Grounds for suspension or revocation of

registration of a pesticide product


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BANNED AND RESTRICTED

PESTICIDES IN THE PHILIPPINESGUIDELINES ON RESTRICTED PESTICIDES

A Restricted Pesticide is covered by two basicguidelines:

1. They may not be allowed for distribution, saleand use in certain crops and / or areas of thecountry, and;

2. They may be used only by and under thesupervision of certified applicators, or undersuch conditions as the FPA Executive Directormay require.


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Importation not allowed except in cases of emergency.

Those for termite control only.

Those for use under specific limitations.

For specific usage

Not for use near aquatic systems

Too hazardous for general use/for institutional use onl -

-Inorganic arsenicals for wood treatment plants only

-Entropop for use in banana plantations only

Restricted due to health hazards

Acute chronic toxicity

Suspected to be carcinogenic

Potential environmental contaminant

Absence of antidote

Classification of Restricted Pesticides


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Guidelines on Banned Pesticides

Not to be brought and used in the country under anycircumstances.

Too toxic for use under normal situation.

Voluntarily withdrawn by the manufacturer due totoxicity.

Registration was cancelled due to grave misuse.

Subject to outright confiscation and seizure by FPA.


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BANNED PESTICIDES IN THE PHILIPPINES

.BANNED PESTICIDES1. Parathion-ethyl2. Copper Aceto-arsenite (Paris Green)3. DDT containing mosquito coils4. DBCP5. Nitrofen6. Leptophos7. EPN8. Endrin9. Mercuric fungicides10. Toxaphene

11. Elemental phosphorous (White & Yellow)12. Thalium sulfate13. 1 Napthylthiourea (ANTU)14. Gophacide


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BANNED PESTICIDES IN THE PHILIPPINES

15. Sodium Flouroacetate16. Sodium Flouroacetamide (1081)17. Stryobhine18. 2,4 5-T19. Aldrin20. Deildrin21. Heptachlor22. Chlordimeform23. EDB24. HCH/BHC

25. Methyl parathion26. Organotin compounds27. Azinphos Ethyl28. Chlordane


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RESTRICTED PESTICIDES

A. Importation Not Allowed Except in

Cases of Emergency as Determined

by the Authority.

1.Aldicarb

2.Chlorobenzilate


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RESTRICTED PESTICIDES

1.DDTAll uses cancelled except for malaria control purposes by the

Department of Health. Banned as per FPA BoardResolution02, 2005

2. EndosulfanNot for use near aquatic system and in paddy rice.The concentration will be reduced to 5% EC or lower for otheruses (FPA Board Resolution No.01,2005).

3. MonochrotophosAllowed use is for bean fly control on legumesonly (FPA Board Resolution No.01,1993).

4.Too Hazardous for General Use (For Institutional Use Only)a.ParaquatRestricted for Institutional Use Only.Approval of use

will be based on strict compliance by the importer/end-user ofthe requirements set for its use.

b. Phenamiphosfor use in banana and pineapple plantations.c. Enthopropfor use in banana plantations only.d. Methidathionfor use in banana plantations only.

e. Inorganic Arsenicals (Arsenic Trioxide)for use by FPA-accredited wood treatment and wood preserving plants only

f. Lindane (Gamma/BHC)The only allowed use to date is onpineapple plantations by soil pre-plant application

g. Pentachlorophenolfor use in wood treatment only by FPAaccredited wood treating plants and institutions.


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Fumigants and Other Chemicals for Use by

Certified Fumigators Only1.Methyl bromide

2.Carbon Disulfide

3.Phosphine-generating compounds4.HCN-generating materials

5.Carbon tetrachloride

6.Chloroform

7.Ethylformate

Labeling, Packaging and Advertising of a Registered Product


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Every pesticide product offered for sale, distribution, storage and use

should bear a label printed, stenciled or marked, embossed or imposed on

or attached to it, to include the following information:

Statement of composition, chemical identity of the active ingredient.

Registration number/provisional permit number.

Name and address of registrant.

Common name.

Content

Direction for use.

Warning or precaution statement to include poisoning symptoms,

adequate safety, health, first aid treatment measures, antidote.

Indication of hazards including pictograms.Instruction on decontamination and disposal of empty containers.

Lot number and formulation date.

The label must be in English or any of the major dialects, must be legible

and direct in meaning which can be read without detaching from the

container.


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Sec. 9 PD 1144 No person shall engage in the business ofimporting, manufacturing, formulating, repacking x x x

commercially applying, selling, marketing of any pesticides,

fertilizer and other agricultural chemicals except under a

license issued by the FPA.Sec. 2 of this Rules provides that All commercial applicators

of pesticide should apply for a license with FPA before being

allowed to perform services as a commercial pesticide

applicator.

FPA shall require proof of competence and responsibility of

the applicant before issuing a license.

Licensing of Pesticide Handlers


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Certified Pest Exterminatoran FPA certified

pesticide applicator who applies or supervise

application of pesticide for pest extermination

work.

Certified Fumigatoran FPA certified

applicator who applies or supervise application

of pesticide for fumigation job.

Classification of Certified Pesticide

Applicators


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1. Applicant

Must be a Filipino citizen. Foreigners may

be allowed to participate in the seminar

and be presented with a certificate of

attendance but will not be qualified to

apply for an FPA CPA Accreditation ID

card and a license as a PCO.

Must be of legal age.

Must have college level education.

Application Requirements for CPA

Accreditation Seminar


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Continuation

2.Application for CPA seminar shall bereviewed and evaluated to ensure compliance

with the minimum requirements for admission.

3.Only those who have completed the CPA

training course shall be allowed to take the

examinations. Passing grade is 70% and above.

**Those who obtained a rating from 66% -

69.45% shall be allowed to take removalexaminations that should be taken only once

within a year from the date of issuance of

report of rating.


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Area of CoverageThe areas of activity coverage include, but notlimited to, the following:

1. Buildings such as schools, hospitals, food factories andother food handling establishments, commercialbuildings and those under construction, movie housesand bodegas/warehouses.

2. Transportation facilities such as air, land and seatransport for public and private use.

3. Handicraft factories and container van with exportmaterials.

4. Lumber yards and other treatment processing plants.

5. Other facilities engaged in the protection of stored,processed or manufactured products.


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Responsibilities of CPA The CPA must demonstrate competence and practical knowledge in

the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of restricted pesticides,the life cycle of a wide variety of pests, types of formulationsappropriate for fumigation and of the safe and effective pest controlpractices as well as the appropriate protective clothing.

He must have direct supervision of service technicians and mustalways be present during the application of the restricted

pesticides. He must keep a record of the name and address ofclients, chemical, pesticide formulation and amount used and thetarget pests most especially when restricted pesticides are used. Allthese records must be made available to FPA every six (6) months.

He must regularly attend symposia or seminars sponsored by thePhilippine Association of Professional Fumigators, Incorporated

(PAPFI) and other professional organizations. He must inform FPAof the termination of his services with the PCO registered with theFPA and/or his movement to another pest control company.


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CPAs must demonstrate practical knowledge on:

Identification and life cycle of a wide variety of pests.

Types of pesticide formulations appropriate for application.

Proper and safe use of restricted pesticides.

Specific factors which may lead to hazardous conditions suchas continuous exposure in various situations.

Feel or knowledge of surrounding conditions especially during

outdoor applications.

Competence on the safe use, handling, storage and disposal ofpesticides and its empty containers.

Pest control practices associated with his profession.

*** Such competence shall be verified by FPA through its

accreditation system which employs written procedures or such

other equivalent systems designed and administered by FPA.

Areas of Competence of CPAs


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Accreditation of CPAs and Licensing of PCOs

All persons engaged in commercial pest and disease control

work are required to attend a corresponding seminar, pass the

examinations and obtain license as such.

Considering scientific advances in the field of pest control and

the evolution of new pesticide products and modern methods of

application, guidelines were instituted governing the profession to

ensure safety to applicators and clients, generate awareness on

risks of pesticide use and the early recognition of pesticide

poisoning.

With the institution of pesticide management in the country by

FPA, the training program for commercial pesticide applicators

have been made imperative.

Guidelines For Accreditation of CPAs and

Licensing of PCOs


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Continuation

The FPA Certification and Accreditation

program for Certified Pesticide Applicatorswas designed to:

Update and upgrade technical knowledge ofpersons engaged in pest extermination and

fumigation work.

Restructure their professional standards.

Educate and train those who wish to venture

in the pest and disease control profession.

Guarantee safe and professional application

of pesticides.

Ensure compliance with FPA rules.


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Those who completed the CPA accreditation course and passed thecorresponding examinations shall be entered in FPA registry of CPAs. A

certificate of attendance shall be presented to all participants after the CPAseminar regardless of ones passing the exams.

CPA shall only be issued FPA Accreditation ID on the following instances:

1. The CPA is hired by a PCO.

2. The CPA is hired as an in-house CPA by a non PCO company.3. The CPA puts up his own PCO.

Accreditation simply gives the CPA the right to apply restricted

pesticides but not to enter into commercial pest control work. A PCO

company or establishment should be set up for the purpose.

A PCO is required to employ a CPA, another CPA and a separate license

is required for each branch or outlet.

Out of town jobs must be coordinated with FPA Regional or Provincial

Officer concerned.

Accreditation and License


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Continuation

CPA Accreditation ID fee is P600.00 validfor one (1) year renewable on the date of

issuance of accreditation card.

PCO license fee is P1,200.00 valid for one (1)

year renewable on the issuance of license.

Attendance to a refresher course conducted

by FPA recognized association in one of the

requirements for renewal of license as a PCO.


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Supervision of Service Technician by CPAs

CPAs must have direct supervision over

service technicians. Presence of CPA isrequired during application of restricted

pesticides by service technicians.

Reference and Monitoring Records

The CPA must keep a record of his work

stating name and address, pesticide

formulation and volume used, target pest, etc.

that will provide treatment history which maybe useful in avoiding pest resistance and

residue problems.


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To be conducted by FPA personnel/inspector in the office/facilities/

warehouse/storeroom for new PCO applicants and those renewing their

license on the following minimum requirements:

fire extinguisher

rubber gloves, face masks, goggles, rubber boots, hard hats

pesticide warning signs

drainage and washing area with adequate water supply

adequate ventilation

absorbent materialssaw dust, fine soil

plastic container/bags for contaminated waste

compliance with Good Housekeeping concept

** License shall only be issued to qualified and responsible handlers toprotect human health and the immediate community on the hazards of

pesticide that are being used, mixed or stored. The FPA inspection team

shall allow a maximum of one (1) month to comply.

Inspection


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Regular Spot Inspection

To be conducted without notice.

Concentrate on safety in storage and handling of

pesticides and product inventory.

Inspection of books and records especially on restrictedpesticides.


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Inspection of Books and Reports of Licensees

a. FPA requires persons or handlers of pesticides to

maintain books and records with respect to their

operation for inspection and monitoring purposes.

b. Any person or handler of pesticides and other agricultural

chemicals subject to PD 1144 should, upon request of

FPA, furnish reports on the following:

Quantity, volume and value of product handled.

Delivery and movement of imported pesticides to

include brand, quantity, active ingredient,

invoices and pertinent import documents.


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All pesticide handlers and CPAs/PCOs must make available to

FPA, upon request, books and records on day to day businessespecially those that are related to pesticide purchase, delivery,

sale or usage.

Data and information that are considered trade secrets,

commercial or financial information shall be protected from

release by FPA.

Sale and usage of restricted pesticides should have a recordof name and address of buyers and name and quantity of

products purchased. Total records of sales must tally with

stock inventory/deliveries/purchase.

CPAs should keep records on treatment using restricted

pesticides that should be maintained in any format to include

name and address of treated property, type of treatment

performed and type and volume of pesticide used.

Records Keeping


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Any of the reasons cited under Art. IV of the FPA IRR No. 1 s.

1977.

Acts of dishonesty, fraud and deceit.

Ignorance or negligence that result to poisoning or death to

clients or to the public by direct action or by persons under his

supervision.

Application of pesticides inconsistent with label instructions.

Disregard for safety equipment or the operation of faulty or unsafe

equipment causing injury or death to the applicator or service

technician.

*Licensee shall be notified by certified delivery of the

revocation order and shall be granted an opportunity for a hearing.

Hearing must be requested formally within ten (10) days from

receipt of notice. However, based on the gravity of the offense, a

CPA or PCO may be outrightly suspended pending hearing for the

revocation of accreditation or license.

Grounds for Revocation of Accreditation of CPAs and License

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Imposition of penalties from warning to fines,suspension or revocation of accreditation and

license or the filing of appropriate criminal

charges against violators of any of the

provisions of PD 1144 and its implementingrules.

Product recall or remedial advertising.

Imposition of penalties specified under Sec.3, Art. IV of FPA IRR No. 1 s. 1977.

Enforcement Action


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SECTION 10. PenaltiesPesticides Any person who violates any of the

provisions of this Decree or any of theprovisions of the rules and regulationsissued or promulgated by FPA on pesticides,

shall be liable to a penal servitude of not inexcess of one year or a fine of P5,000.00 butnot more than P10,000.00 provided that ifthe violation is committed by a corporation,firm, partnership, cooperative, association

or any other entity, the penalty shall beimposed upon the guilty officials or officersof such entities.


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Application Requirements and

Certification of Pesticide Applicator

Applicant to the program must accomplish the appropriate FPAforms and together with the other required documents,submit them to the FPA. These documents will be evaluatedand applicant will be notified accordingly.

The applicant must possess the following qualifications:1. A Filipino citizen;2.

Of legal age; and3. Have a college level education.

Only applicants who have attended the training course shall beallowed to take the FPA examination. Exemption from attendingthe course shall be based on the merit of the case.

Applicants who have passed the examination with a minimumgrade point average of 70% will be certified and issued

identification card.Those who obtained a rating of 66-69.4% may take a removalexamination on schedule set/announced by FPA withoutundergoing another training course. Removal examination shallbe taken only once and within one (1) year from date of issuanceof the report of rating.


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Validity, Renewal and FeeIdentification card is issued only to CPA

employed in a Pest Control

Company/Institution. It has a validity

period of one year. Pre-requisite to

renewal is attendance to one symposium

and payment of the corresponding fee


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The Ozone Layer

A thin fragile shield in the stratosphere with highconcentration of ozone molecules 20-40 kms. from

the earths surface that envelops the entire earthwhich efficiently and effectively filters and screens allharmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


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Ozone Layer Depletion and the Ozone Hole

The depletion or thinning of the ozone layerresulting to the loss of its blocking effect againstthe harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sunresulting into ozone hole.

The ozone hole was first observed in the 1980swith a size of about 11.1 M square miles, slightlylarger than the continent North America.

Measurable ozone depletion occurs in mostregions of the world, except the tropics.


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Human and Economic Costs of Ozone Depletion

Reduced immune responses which may increase incidence ofinfectious diseases and reduce efficacy of vaccination programs.

Weakens human immune system which lessen the ability to combatbacterial and viral and infectious diseases

16% ozone depletion could result to further losses inphytoplankton leading to a loss of about 7 million tons of fish per

year

1% increase in ozone depletion is estimated to result to150,000 additional cataract cases worldwide

10% reduction in the ozone layer will result in 25% increase in

skin cancer for temperate latitude by 2050


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Disrupted growth processes in some plants leading toreduced yields for certain crops and forest trees.

Adverse effects to some plastics and other materialsof commercial significance reducing useful outdoor life

Human an d Economic Costs of Ozone Depletion continues..


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What are the ozone depleting substances (ODS)?

Man-made compounds containing chlorine and

bromine

It is now a well established fact that some widely

used man-made chemicals are destroying thestratospheric ozone layer

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) - refrigerant and

foaming agent Halons - fire extinguishers

Methyl chloroform - industrialsolvents Methyl bromide - fumigant


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Methyl Bromide (MB) and the Ozone Layer

MB is a compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen and bromine,that is registered with the FPA as a broad spectrum pesticide for thecontrol of nematodes, fungi, weeds and insect pests. A highly potent

gas that is toxic to most living organisms. MB is colorless, odorless

(2% chloropicrinwarming odorant), highly volatile, flammable,

extremely hazardous, can causes severe burns and requires specialhandling by licensed applicators.

One bromine atom can break down about 50 times as much as

ozone molecules as chlorine in CFCs.

MB break down into reactive bromine atom, then react with

ozone molecules breaking it down into oxygen molecule.


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Depending on the process and methods, emissionscan vary from 30 to 95% of the MB used. Emissionsoccur at 3 stages in the fumigation process

During treatment, due to leaks

Immediately after treatment, during ventingor plastic sheeting is removed from soils

Following treatment, when MB is absorbed by

soil particles or commodities and structures isgradually released.

Methyl Bromide MB) and the Ozone Layer


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Uses of Methyl Bromide

Soil fumigationto kill organism in soil prior to planting

Commodity/grainssuch as wood, stored products, largelots of grains

Structural fumigationto disinfect structures such asaircraft, ships and flourmills

Quarantine and pre-shipment for wood packaging materials

and treatment of plant derived products such as furniture,

handicrafts, abaca fibers, basket wares etc.


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Included MB among the ODS and calls for a monitoring andreporting system and a phase-out schedule for controlled or

those that are not specified as Quarantine and Pre-Shipment(QPS) use of MB. The Philippine Senate ratified the

Amendment on March 19, 2001.

GLOBAL RESPONSE

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete

the Ozone Layer (1987)An international agreement enjoining signatory countriesto gradually reduce and phase-out production andconsumption of ODS. The Philippines became a

signatory to the Protocol on September 14, 1988.The Copenhagen Amendment (1992)


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Department of Environment and Natural

Resources (DENR)

PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT

COMMITMENT UNDER THE PROTOCOL

RA #6969, the Toxic and Hazardous andNuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 and theDENR-EMB Philippine Ozone Desk

MB Ph S h d l d h M l P l


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MB Phase-out Schedule under the Montreal Protocol

Developed Countries

1999 reduction of 25%

2001 reduction of 50%2003 reduction of 70%

Phase-out by 2005 except forcritical use exemptions

Developing Countries (Phils.)

2002 Freeze at ave. 1995-1998 levels

2003 Review of reduction schedule

2005 Reduction of 20%

2009 Phase-out except for criticaluse exemption

Phasing-out of MB was identified as the largest single stepthat governments could make to further protect the ozonelayer.


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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Phase-out schedule of controlled or none QPS uses

of Methyl Bromide

Reporting Systemunder the phase-out strategy, allMB consumption must be reported. A quarantineapplications should be supported with Phytosanitaryand/or Fumigation Certificate issued by BPI which willbe the basis of FPA in distinguishing QPS usage fromnone QPS and in monitoring compliance to phase-outschedule.

Phase out strategy continued..


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Quarantine Applicationtreatment to prevent the

introduction, establishment or spread of quarantine pests or toensure their official control that is performed or authorized by anational plant, animal or environmental protection or healthauthority.

Plant Quarantineactivities designed to preventintroduction and/or spread quarantine pests to ensuretheir control (UN-FAO-IPPC definition)

UN-FAO-IPPC recommendationthe Interim Committeeon Phytosanitary Measures (ICPM) recognizes the need to

retain MB for critical quarantine treatments until suitablealternative phytosanitary treatments or procedures are available



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Affected sectorssoil fumigation in banana plantations,stored grains/commoditiesthat include grain warehouses andstorage facilities andflour millers.

Pre-Shipment Applicationany treatment other than

quarantine application applied no less than 21 days prior toexport to meet the requirements of the importing country orofficial requirement of the exporting country, those that areperformed or authorized by a national plant, animal,environmental, or health authority.

Controlled or non-QPS Applicationsusage of MB otherthan for quarantine and pre-shipment (QPS) purposes thatinclude structural and stored commodity application and soilfumigation.



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COMPARISON OF NON-QPS USE 2007-09

In ODP MT In Percentage

Allocation

Actual

Usage at

98%

Allocation

compared to

baseline

Actual

usage at

98%

compared

to baseline

Actual

usage

compared

to yearly

allocation

2005 Non-QPSUsage

8.24 8.192 80.00% 79.53% 99.42%

2006 Non-QPS

Usage6.18 4.052 60.00% 39.34% 65.57%

2007 Non QPS

QPS Usage 4.12 2.3725 40.00% 23.03% 57.58%

2008 Non-QPS

Usage2.06 1.91414604 20.00% 18.58% 92.92%

2009 Non-QPS

Usage0 0.02239104 NA 0.00% 0.00%


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Issuance of Administrative Order No. 17 by the

Department of Agriculture on Guidelines for theBureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Fertilizer andPesticide Authority (FPA) on the implementation of aLogbook Monitoring System of Methyl Bromide QPSuses.

Issuance of FPA Memorandum Circular No. 01 Seriesof 2011 onAmendment to the Consolidated Guidelines

for Handlers of Methyl Bromide in the

Implementation of QPS Use of Methyl Bromide.


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