PUBLIC NOTICE
Transportation
Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals
The public is hereby notified that the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) in accordance
with the Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Regulations 2004 (No. 8 of 2004), Part VII Subpart A & B has the
authority to regulate the transportation of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals.
Please note that under the above mentioned Regulations, the following applies for the transportation of any
pesticides and toxic chemicals in Guyana:
I.
Pesticides or toxic chemicals shall not be transported in the same compartment with persons,
animals, food or feed.
II.
Pesticide containers shall be secured to vehicles or vessels during transportation in a manner that
will prevent spillage.
III.
Pesticide applicators and dealers shall ensure that vehicles owned, leased, rented or borrowed by
them for the purpose of transporting pesticides are placarded with relevant signs, together with the
appropriate warning marks prominently displayed on the vehicles.
IV.
Any individual transporting 100 kilograms or 100 litres or more of pesticides whether by air, land
or water within Guyana must inform the Registrar of the type and amount of pesticide
transported, time, route, destination and vehicle(s)/vessel(s) number before commencing
transportation.
V.
Any individual transporting pesticide or toxic chemical must immediately inform the nearest police
authority, fire officials, Registrar, Environmental Protection Agency and Health Authorities of any
accident or spillage giving the quantity and names of the pesticides or toxic chemicals involved.
VI.
All vehicles transporting pesticides or toxic chemicals must have on board (i)
first aid treatment;
(ii)
clean-up equipment;
(iii)
fire extinguisher;
(iv)
emergency protective clothing; and
(v)
trained local personnel in spill containment.
For further information or clarification, please contact the Board on:
Registrar,
Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Board
Tel. # 220 – 8880/220-8838/
e – mail: ptccb@guyana.net.gy