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level: Level 2

Questions and Answers List

level questions: Level 2

QuestionAnswer
What is the procedure for using an adjuvant prior to putting it in the tank?Check it is listed on secure pesticides to check it has an adjuvant number, read conditions of use which will feature PPP products it can be used with and up to what growth stage
What does NOEL measure?Chronic toxicity
What implications may breaching COPR 1986 regs have on the user?Criminal offence, cross compliance and accs breach
How do surfactants work?Reduce surface tension of the spray water volume
How do penetrants and oils work?Allows PPP to penetrate through waxy layer of leaf
How do stickers work?Help bind PPP to the surface of the leaf
Why can sticker adjuvants be an issue to the tank mix?Any product that needs to pass into the plant can be prevented by this
Under COSHH, wat are the record keeping requirements?Operational records must be held for 3 years, servicing records must be held for 5 years, personal health records must be held for 40 years
What act does COSHH fall under?Health and Safety at Work Act
Under Article 51 of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009, who can apply for EAMU's?Both authorisation holders, growers and grower organisations
What is the generic EAMU process of approval, example from grower organization application?Apply to CRD with data from a CRD authorised organisation detailing residues and other safet data from original dossier, once approved EAMU is MAPP specific
What does MAPP stand for?Ministerially approved pesticide product
What does the approval for EAMU's not consider?Phytotoxicity and crop safety
Describe the Emergency Authorisation processThere must be no alternative treatment available, there must be adequate evidence of human and environmental safety available, proposed use must be limited in scale with perhaps additional conditions of use to be required, long term economic and environmental benefit from granting must outweigh potential adverse effect, there is evidence of a permanent solution in development
Who agreed the framework for emergency authorization applications? When must applications be made by in the year of desired use?Expert Committee on Pesticides, January 31st for the spring ECP meeting
What does the Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 entail for PPP?Approval regulation at an EU level
What does the Sustainable Use Directive 2009/128/EC entail for PPP?Regulates the Use of PPP
How are MRLs expressed in food stuffs?Mg of active substance per kg of food
What is an MRL?Maximum Residue Level are highest level of pesticide legally tolerated in food stuffs
Who sets all MRL's at an EU level?European Food Safety Authority
How are UK MRL regulations enforced?Local authority trading standards officer, retailer prosecuted, CRD investigate producers and prosecute farmer under PPPR statutory conditions of use
What authority monitors MRLs in food in the UK?Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food
What is the default MRL level in food unless higher MRL is appropriate?0.01mg/kg
What must EFSA do prior to proposing an MRL?Identify the No Observable Effect Level (NOEL) and the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
What is the NOEL and ADI factor between MRL?10,000x
Describe what Mutual Recognition means in terms of pesticide approvalA product approved by the Rapporteur country can be used in countries within the same zone without need for CRD and ECP evaluation
When can water volumes NOT be reduced under statutory conditions?Toxic signage, Corrosive signage, serious damage to eyes, if label insists on PPE when spraying diluted chemical
What encapsulate the transportation of PPP? what does it entail?Carriage of dangerous goods regulations, warning signage, driver ADR certificate, Consignment info, 2x fire extinguisher, 2x eyewash irrigators and a first aid kit
Under which law are people required to have certificates of competence?Those who sell or advise on PPPR must have BASIS, those who use PPP must have city and guilds PA certificates or be under supervision for training purposes
Can slug pellets be used to trap slugs? Why if so?No, breach of statutory conditions
Where can information regarding safe transportation of PPP be found?HSE yellow code
What are the thresholds for pesticide residues in watercourses (Individual and total)?0.01ppm for individual pesticide, 0.5ppm for all pesticides
What additional things must be found in a supplier pesticide store?Emergency action plan, 999 signage, exit signage
What certification must be held by storekeepers at a PPP supplier?Viewable BASIS certification, Nominated storekeeper certificate not compulsory but encouraged
Define resistanceA change in the sensitivity of a pest population to a pesticide, reducing its efficacy
How many ALS inhibitor herbicides can be applied per crop?1 for grassweeds, 2 total
Can flammables (oxidising agents) be kept within a PPP store? If so how?Yes, 10kg only, locked in a separate container above the bund
What are ideal spraying conditions?Force 2
List some anti drift strategiesAlternate spray day, 3 star nozzles, air assisted nozzles, anti drift products, boom height, correct forward speed, humidity
What are CDA (atomiser) applicators useful for?Ultra low volume, highly accurate rate applications
What level of nozzle wear is unacceptable?10% or more
How many SDHI applications can be made per crop maximum under FRAC guidance?2