To safeguard the health of the Belizean people and the environment, through comprehensive pesticide regulation, while promoting the availability of wholesome food through rational pesticide management.
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Pesticides
are used for the control of pests that affect agricultural
production, buildings and health.
The nature of these chemicals present certain risks
to the applicators, the consumers and the environment.
The
control of pesticides is necessary to ensure that
pesticide use does not result in unreasonable risk
to health and the environment. |