Packaging18

1

No person shall place on the market a plant protection product unless the packaging of that product satisfies the following requirements—

a

the packaging must be so designed and constructed that its contents cannot escape (unless special safety devices have been prescribed);

b

the materials constituting the packaging and fastenings must not be susceptible to attack by the contents, or liable to form harmful or dangerous compounds with the contents;

c

the packaging and fastenings must be strong and solid throughout so as to ensure that they will not come apart and will safely withstand normal handling;

d

containers with fastening devices must be so designed that the container can be repeatedly refastened so that the contents cannot escape.

2

Any person who contravenes or causes or permits any person to contravene paragraph (1) above shall be guilty of an offence.