New Draft Regulations on Organic Production (October 2001)

Section 9: Pest and disease control

1. The following measures should be used in order of priority:

   (a) Preventative methods such as disruption, elimination of habitat and access to facilities.
   (b) Mechanical, physical and biological methods.
   (c) The substances allowed in the Annexures.
   (d) Substances used in traps.

2. Prohibited substances, such as pesticides not listed in Annexure III, should not come in contact with organic products.

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