2009/128/EC - Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides Harmonized Directive
Directive 2009/128/EC establishes a framework to promote the sustainable use of pesticides within the EU by reducing risks and impacts on human health and the environment. It applies primarily to plant protection products and encourages the adoption of integrated pest management and alternative non-chemical techniques. Member States must develop National Action Plans setting quantitative targets, measures, timetables, and indicators to minimize pesticide risks, promote safer use, and monitor hazardous substances. The Directive mandates training and certification for pesticide distributors, advisors, and professional users, establishes restrictions on aerial spraying, and emphasizes protection of sensitive areas such as Natura 2000 sites and water bodies. It also strengthens public awareness efforts and the safe handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides. The Directive integrates with existing EU environmental legislation and promotes coordinated reporting and exchange of information among Member States. It underscores the subsidiarity principle, allowing Member States flexibility in implementation while fostering harmonized risk indicators at the EU level to evaluate progress toward sustainable pesticide use. Penalties for non-compliance must be effective and proportionate.
Purpose
Directive 2009/128/EC establishes a framework to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides within the European Union. Its core aim is to reduce the risks and adverse impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. It promotes integrated pest management (IPM) and encourages the adoption of alternative non-chemical pest control methods where feasible. The Directive also aligns with precautionary and preventive approaches and complements related EU legislation on biodiversity, water protection, agricultural development, and workplace safety.
Key Obligations
National Action Plans (NAPs):
Member States must develop and implement NAPs that set measurable objectives, targets, timetables, and indicators for reducing the risks and impacts from pesticide use. These plans must promote integrated pest management and alternative techniques aiming to reduce dependency on pesticides. The NAPs should be regularly reviewed and coordinated with other environmental and agricultural plans.Training and Certification:
Systems must be established for initial and ongoing training of distributors, advisors, and professional users of pesticides. Certification is required to ensure they understand the risks and appropriate risk reduction measures.Sales and Distribution Controls:
Appropriate advice and safety instructions must be provided at point of sale, including on safe handling, storage, and disposal. Special attention is given to non-professional users, who may have less knowledge of safe pesticide use.Risk Reduction Measures:
Measures include restrictions or prohibitions in sensitive areas such as Natura 2000 sites, public spaces, healthcare facilities, and water abstraction zones. Specific requirements address handling, mixing, storage, tank cleaning, disposal of packaging, and remnants to minimize human and environmental exposure.Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
IPM is mandatory under this Directive. Member States should prioritize non-chemical methods and ensure farmers adopt crop- and sector-specific guidelines that emphasize reducing pesticide use without compromising economic viability.Monitoring and Reporting:
Member States are required to monitor pesticide use and risk indicators, particularly for products containing substances of high concern. Regular reporting to the European Commission and other Member States is mandatory, facilitating assessment at EU level.Technical Inspection of Equipment:
Regular technical inspections of pesticide application equipment in use are required to minimize environmental and health risks. This aims to ensure compliance with the requirements established under EU machinery legislation.Restrictions on Aerial Spraying:
Aerial spraying of pesticides is generally prohibited to reduce spray drift, except under specific conditions where it offers clear environmental or health advantages and uses the best available technology.Public Awareness and Research:
The Directive encourages awareness-raising campaigns to inform the general public about pesticide risks and supports research programs studying pesticide impacts on health and the environment.Penalties:
Member States must define and enforce effective, proportionate, and dissuasive penalties for infringements of national provisions implementing this Directive.
Affected Products and Actors
Products:
The Directive applies primarily to pesticides classified as plant protection products under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. It is anticipated that its scope will extend to biocidal products in the future.Actors:
- Professional users: including farmers, operators, technicians, employers, and self-employed individuals using pesticides in professional contexts.
- Distributors: wholesalers, retailers, vendors, and suppliers making pesticides available on the market.
- Advisors: persons qualified and authorised to give professional advice on pest management and safe pesticide use.
- General public/non-professional users: while not the main focus, specific provisions address their safe handling and use of pesticides.
Other Stakeholders:
Member States, European Commission, and environmental and agricultural authorities involved in policy implementation, monitoring, enforcement, and reporting.
Implementation Timeline
Adoption and Transposition:
Member States were required to adopt and implement National Action Plans shortly after the Directive's entry into force in October 2009. The Directive stipulates that the Commission may establish and update annexes and guidance through implementing acts.Reporting:
Regular reporting by Member States on progress, achieved targets, and experiences with National Action Plans is mandatory to enable EU-level assessments.Ongoing Evaluation and Update:
The Commission is empowered to monitor progress and submit reports to the European Parliament and the Council, along with legislative proposals as needed, to ensure continuous improvement towards sustainable pesticide use.
The Directive reflects a proportional and subsidiarity-based approach, with room for Member States to adopt stricter measures as needed for local conditions. It supports sustainable development principles aligned with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
This Directive applies to pesticides that are plant protection products as defined under relevant EU regulations. It addresses the use, distribution, and management of these pesticides with the aim to achieve sustainable use by reducing risks and impacts on human health and the environment. The directive covers professional users such as farmers and other sectors where pesticides are applied, as well as distributors and advisors involved in pesticide supply and guidance. Activities covered include pesticide application, handling, storage, sale, training, certification, and monitoring. While the Directive currently focuses on plant protection products, it is anticipated to extend to biocidal products. The Directive does not affect other relevant Community legislation and allows Member States to apply precautionary restrictions or bans on pesticide use in specific areas or circumstances. Specific attention is given to sensitive areas like Natura 2000 sites, water protection zones, public spaces, and health care vicinities to minimize pesticide risks.
Die Richtlinie 2009/128/EG schafft einen verbindlichen Aktionsrahmen für die nachhaltige Verwendung von Pestiziden in der EU, um Risiken und negative Auswirkungen auf Gesundheit und Umwelt zu verringern. Sie gilt für Pflanzenschutzmittel und sieht vor, dass Mitgliedstaaten nationale Aktionspläne mit konkreten Zielen, Maßnahmen, Zeitplänen und überwachten Indikatoren erstellen. Diese Pläne fördern integrierten Pflanzenschutz sowie alternative, nicht-chemische Methoden und schützen sensible Gebiete wie Natura-2000-Zonen oder Trinkwassereinzugsgebiete. Berufsverwender, Händler und Berater müssen speziell geschult sein, und der Verkauf von Pestiziden soll mit Informationen zu Sicherheitsmaßnahmen einhergehen. Die Richtlinie verbietet im Regelfall das Ausbringen von Pestiziden per Luftfahrzeug, erlaubt aber Ausnahmen bei geringeren Umweltauswirkungen. Sie fordert regelmäßige technische Prüfungen von Anwendungsgeräten und legt Wert auf Öffentlichkeitsarbeit sowie Forschungsförderung. Die Fortschritte werden durch harmonisierte Risikoindikatoren gemessen. Sanktionen bei Verstößen sind verpflichtend. Die Richtlinie ergänzt andere umweltrechtliche Vorgaben und strebt ein hohes Umweltschutzniveau im Einklang mit den Grundrechten der EU an.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 2009/128/EG verfolgt das Ziel, einen gemeinschaftlichen Rahmen für die nachhaltige Verwendung von Pestiziden zu schaffen. Dabei sollen die mit dem Einsatz von Pestiziden verbundenen Risiken und Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt verringert werden. Zudem fördert sie die Anwendung des integrierten Pflanzenschutzes und alternativer Methoden, insbesondere nichtchemischer Verfahren, um die Abhängigkeit von Pestiziden zu reduzieren. Durch die Richtlinie soll auch ein hohes Umweltschutzniveau gewährleistet und nachhaltige Entwicklung gefördert werden.
Wesentliche Verpflichtungen
Nationale Aktionspläne: Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen nationale Aktionspläne erstellen, die quantitative Ziele, Maßnahmen, Zeitpläne und Indikatoren zur Risikominderung und Schadensbegrenzung enthalten. Diese Pläne sollen die Entwicklung des integrierten Pflanzenschutzes und alternativer Verfahren fördern.
Ausbildung und Zertifizierung: Vorschriften zur Erstausbildung, Fort- und Weiterbildung von Vertreibern, Beratern und beruflichen Verwendern von Pestiziden sind zu schaffen. Die entsprechende Zertifizierung und Dokumentation der Ausbildung ist verpflichtend.
Beratung und Information beim Verkauf: Berufliche Verwender erhalten spezifische Beratung über Risiken und Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beim Erwerb von Pestiziden, auch im Online-Handel. Nicht-berufliche Verwender müssen Empfehlungen zur sicheren Handhabung und Entsorgung erhalten.
Verbote und Einschränkungen: Die Richtlinie sieht ein grundsätzliches Verbot des Spritzens oder Sprühens von Pestiziden mit Luftfahrzeugen vor, mit Ausnahmegenehmigungen unter besonderen Voraussetzungen. Die Verwendung von Pestiziden in sensiblen Gebieten (z. B. Natura-2000-Gebiete, Trinkwassergebiete, öffentliche Parks, Kinderspielplätze) ist zu minimieren oder zu verbieten.
Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutzmaßnahmen: Es sind Pufferzonen zum Schutz von Oberflächen- und Grundwasser zu etablieren, geeignete Risikomanagementmaßnahmen zu treffen und besondere Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei der Lagerung, Handhabung und Entsorgung von Pestiziden umzusetzen.
Förderung von Forschung und Entwicklung: Forschungsprogramme zur Bewertung der Auswirkungen von Pestiziden auf Mensch und Umwelt, insbesondere auf gefährdete Gruppen, sind zu unterstützen.
Überwachung und Berichterstattung: Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, regelmäßig über die Umsetzung ihrer Aktionspläne Bericht zu erstatten. Die Kommission erstellt auf Grundlage dieser Informationen Berichte und gegebenenfalls legislative Vorschläge.
Sanktionen: Die Mitgliedstaaten legen wirksame, verhältnismäßige und abschreckende Sanktionen für Verstöße gegen nationale Umsetzungsbestimmungen fest.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
Produkte: Die Richtlinie gilt vorrangig für Pflanzenschutzmittel, wie in Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1107/2009 definiert. Eine künftige Ausweitung des Geltungsbereichs auf Biozid-Produkte ist vorgesehen.
Akteure:
- Berufliche Verwender (z. B. Landwirte, Techniker, Arbeitgeber), die Pestizide zum Zwecke der beruflichen Tätigkeit einsetzen.
- Vertreiber, darunter Großhändler, Einzelhändler und Lieferanten, die Pestizide in den Verkehr bringen, auch über das Internet.
- Berater, die Fachkenntnisse besitzen und Beratung im Pflanzenschutz und zur sicheren Verwendung von Pestiziden anbieten.
Anwendungsgeräte: Die Richtlinie regelt auch die technische Prüfung und Zulassung von Geräten zur Ausbringung von Pestiziden, um Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutz sicherzustellen.
Umsetzungstermin
Die Richtlinie wurde am 21. Oktober 2009 erlassen. Die Mitgliedstaaten mussten ihre nationalen Maßnahmen inklusive der Aktionspläne, Weiterbildungssysteme, Sanktionen sowie Kontroll- und Überwachungsmechanismen innerhalb eines festgelegten Zeitrahmens nach Inkrafttreten der Richtlinie umsetzen. Konkrete Fristen für einzelne Maßnahmen sind in der Richtlinie und den nationalen Umsetzungsregelungen detailliert geregelt. Die Kommission überwacht die Umsetzung und berichtet dem Europäischen Parlament und Rat regelmäßig über den Fortschritt.
Die Richtlinie 2009/128/EG gilt für Pestizide, die Pflanzenschutzmittel im Sinne der Richtlinie sind. Sie schafft einen Rahmen für die nachhaltige Verwendung dieser Pestizide mit dem Ziel, die Risiken und Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt zu verringern. Der Anwendungsbereich umfasst berufliche Verwender, Vertreiber, Berater und alle Aktivitäten, die mit der Handhabung, Anwendung und dem Verkauf von Pflanzenschutzmitteln verbunden sind. Die Richtlinie bezieht sich insbesondere auf landwirtschaftliche Praktiken, die Anwendung integrierter Pflanzenschutzmaßnahmen sowie alternative Methoden zur Schädlingsbekämpfung. Sie gilt unbeschadet anderer EU-Vorschriften und lässt Mitgliedstaaten Spielräume für weitergehende Einschränkungen oder Verbote, insbesondere um Vorsorgeprinzipien zum Schutz sensibler Gebiete oder Bevölkerungsteile anzuwenden. Zudem sind nicht nur berufliche Nutzer, sondern auch nicht berufliche Verwender, die Pestizide zum Beispiel im Hausgarten einsetzen, in den Anwendungsbereich einbezogen.
La directive 2009/128/CE établit un cadre d’action communautaire visant à promouvoir une utilisation durable des pesticides compatible avec le développement durable. Elle a pour objectif principal de réduire les risques et les effets nocifs des pesticides sur la santé humaine et l’environnement, en encourageant la lutte intégrée contre les ennemis des cultures et le recours à des méthodes ou techniques alternatives non chimiques. La directive s’applique aux produits phytopharmaceutiques et prévoit notamment l’adoption par les États membres de plans d’action nationaux fixant des objectifs quantitatifs et des mesures visant à limiter l’utilisation de substances actives préoccupantes. Elle impose aussi la mise en place de systèmes de formation, de certification, d’information du grand public et de surveillance de l’application des pesticides. Des restrictions sont prévues pour certaines pratiques, comme la pulvérisation aérienne, afin de protéger les zones sensibles telles que les sites Natura 2000, les zones de captage d’eau potable et les espaces publics. L’ensemble des mesures repose sur le principe de précaution et la nécessité d'assurer des contrôles, des sanctions effectives et une collaboration renforcée entre les États membres et la Commission européenne pour une évaluation régulière des progrès réalisés.
Objet
La directive 2009/128/CE instaure un cadre d’action communautaire visant à parvenir à une utilisation des pesticides compatible avec un développement durable. Elle a pour but de réduire les risques et les effets des pesticides sur la santé humaine et l’environnement. Pour ce faire, elle encourage le recours à la lutte intégrée contre les ennemis des cultures ainsi qu’à des méthodes ou techniques de substitution, notamment les moyens non chimiques aux pesticides.
Obligations principales
Plans d’action nationaux : Les États membres doivent élaborer des plans d’action nationaux fixant des objectifs quantitatifs, des cibles, des mesures, des calendriers et des indicateurs destinés à réduire les risques et les effets des pesticides. Ces plans doivent promouvoir la lutte intégrée et l’utilisation de méthodes alternatives.
Formation et certification : La directive impose la mise en place de systèmes de formation initiale et continue à destination des distributeurs, conseillers et utilisateurs professionnels, avec une obligation d’archivage des formations, afin de garantir une utilisation consciente et raisonnée des pesticides.
Information et sensibilisation : Les utilisateurs professionnels doivent recevoir des conseils sur les règles de sécurité, notamment lors de la vente des pesticides, y compris par internet. Des recommandations spécifiques sont également prévues pour les utilisateurs non professionnels. Le grand public doit être mieux informé via des campagnes de sensibilisation.
Lutte intégrée obligatoire : La mise en œuvre des principes de la lutte intégrée contre les ennemis des cultures est obligatoire sur la base du règlement 1107/2009/CE et de cette directive. Les États membres doivent décrire dans leurs plans d’action comment ils assurent cette mise en œuvre, en privilégiant les méthodes non chimiques.
Restrictions spécifiques : Interdiction générale de la pulvérisation aérienne sauf dérogations strictes, limitations ou interdictions d’utilisation des pesticides dans certaines zones sensibles (zones Natura 2000, parcs publics, écoles, établissements de soins…), et mise en place de mesures de gestion des risques adaptées.
Matériel d’application : Mise en place de règles pour le matériel d’application, incluant un système d’inspection technique régulière des équipements utilisés.
Protection des travailleurs : Respect des exigences minimales en matière de santé et sécurité au travail relatives à l’exposition aux pesticides, conformément aux directives 98/24/CE et 2004/37/CE.
Suivi et évaluation : Utilisation d’indicateurs harmonisés au niveau communautaire pour mesurer les progrès réalisés dans la réduction des risques liés aux pesticides. Les informations doivent être régulièrement transmises à la Commission européenne qui publiera des rapports.
Sanctions : Les États membres doivent établir un régime de sanctions effectives, proportionnées et dissuasives en cas d’infraction aux dispositions nationales prises en vertu de la directive.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Pesticides visés : La directive s’applique aux pesticides définis comme produits phytopharmaceutiques. Elle ne fait pas obstacle à une extension future à certains produits biocides.
Acteurs concernés :
- Utilisateurs professionnels : Toute personne utilisant des pesticides dans le cadre de son activité professionnelle (agriculture, secteur non agricole).
- Distributeurs : Fournisseurs, grossistes, détaillants ou vendeurs de pesticides.
- Conseillers : Professionnels apportant des conseils sur l’utilisation sûre des pesticides.
- Fabricants et opérateurs de matériel : Concepteurs, fabricants, et utilisateurs d’équipements appliquant les pesticides.
Autres groupes : Utilisateurs non professionnels, personnel agricole, grand public bénéficient de règles et informations adaptées.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- La directive fixe un cadre général et laisse aux États membres la responsabilité d’élaborer et de mettre en œuvre des plans d’action nationaux avec des objectifs précis.
- Les États membres doivent garantir la formation et la certification des utilisateurs professionnels dans des délais raisonnables conformément aux mesures nationales.
- La Commission européenne doit collecter régulièrement des rapports des États membres sur la mise en œuvre et l’efficacité des plans, et soumettre des rapports au Parlement européen et au Conseil.
- Les mesures pour modifier et compléter la directive peuvent être prises par la Commission selon la procédure réglementaire avec contrôle.
- Les États membres sont encouragés à rendre publics les tableaux de correspondance entre la directive et les mesures nationales adoptées.
Cette directive constitue une pièce maîtresse de la stratégie européenne pour une agriculture plus durable, en optimisant l’usage des pesticides tout en minimisant leurs impacts négatifs sur la santé humaine et l’environnement.
La directive 2009/128/CE s'applique aux pesticides qui sont des produits phytopharmaceutiques, c'est-à-dire aux substances et préparations destinées à protéger ou traiter les plantes agricoles contre les ennemis des cultures. Elle couvre donc l'utilisation, la distribution et la gestion de ces produits dans le secteur agricole ainsi que d'autres secteurs impliquant l'usage professionnel de pesticides. La directive vise à instaurer un cadre pour une utilisation durable des pesticides, en réduisant les risques pour la santé humaine et l'environnement. Elle englobe aussi la formation des utilisateurs professionnels, la mise sur le marché du matériel d'application, ainsi que des mesures spécifiques dans des zones sensibles telles que les sites Natura 2000 ou les zones de captage d'eau potable. La présente directive garantit également la promotion et l'encouragement de méthodes alternatives, notamment la lutte intégrée contre les ennemis des cultures et les méthodes non chimiques de protection des plantes.
Direktiva 2009/128/ES določa okvir za doseganje trajnostne rabe pesticidov v EU z zmanjševanjem tveganj in vplivov uporabe pesticidov na zdravje ljudi in okolje. Spodbuja razvoj in uporabo integriranega varstva rastlin pred škodljivimi organizmi ter alternativnih metod, ki zmanjšujejo odvisnost od kemičnih pesticidov. Države članice morajo sprejeti nacionalne akcijske načrte z določitvijo ciljev, ukrepov in časovnih načrtov za varno uporabo pesticidov ter spremljati rezultate z uporabo kazalnikov tveganja. Prav tako morajo vzpostaviti sisteme usposabljanja za poklicne uporabnike in distributerje ter zagotoviti ustrezno svetovanje in osveščanje javnosti. Direktiva predvideva omejitve uporabe pesticidov na občutljivih območjih, prepoved tretiranja iz zraka, ter zahteva uporabo najboljših razpoložljivih tehnologij za nanašanje pesticidov. Poleg tega se spodbujajo raziskave o vplivih pesticidov ter redni tehnični pregledi naprav za nanašanje. Namen je zaščititi zdravje ljudi in okolje, hkrati pa omogočiti učinkovito in trajnostno varstvo rastlin.
Namen
Direktiva 2009/128/ES Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta določa okvir za doseganje trajnostne rabe pesticidov z namenom zmanjševanja tveganj in vplivov uporabe pesticidov na zdravje ljudi in okolje. Spodbuja razvoj in uporabo integriranega varstva rastlin pred škodljivimi organizmi ter alternativnih pristopov oziroma tehnik, predvsem nekemičnih metod. Cilj direktive je tudi doseči zmanjšanje odvisnosti od pesticidov s spodbujanjem varnejših in okolju prijaznejših rešitev.
Ključne obveznosti
- Nacionalni akcijski načrti: Države članice morajo sprejeti nacionalne akcijske načrte, ki določajo količinske cilje, ukrepe in časovne načrte za zmanjšanje tveganj ter vplivov uporabe pesticidov. Načrti vključujejo spremljanje uporabe fitofarmacevtskih sredstev z aktivnimi snovmi, ki zahtevajo posebno skrb, in določajo cilje za njihovo zmanjšanje.
- Izmenjava informacij: Države članice redno poročajo Komisiji o izvajanju načrtov, Komisija pa pregleduje napredek in lahko predlaga dodatne zakonodajne ukrepe.
- Usposabljanje: Vzpostaviti je treba sisteme začetnega in nadaljnjega usposabljanja za distributerje, svetovalce in poklicne uporabnike pesticidov. Usposabljanje mora vključevati ozaveščanje o tveganjih za zdravje in okolje ter varnih praksah uporabe.
- Svetovanje uporabnikom: Poklicnim uporabnikom je treba zagotoviti konkretna varnostna navodila ob prodaji, nepoklicnim pa nasvete o varnem ravnanju s pesticidi in odstranjevanju njihove embalaže.
- Prepoved tretiranja iz zraka: Tretiranje pesticidov z zrakoplovom je splošno prepovedano, razen če to prinaša očitne prednosti v zmanjševanju vplivov na zdravje ljudi in okolje ter ni drugih možnosti.
- Zaščita okolja: Posebna pozornost je namenjena zaščiti vodnih teles, varstvu območij Natura 2000 in drugih občutljivih območij, kjer je uporaba pesticidov prepovedana ali strogo omejena.
- Redni tehnični pregledi naprav: Države članice morajo vzpostaviti redne tehnične preglede naprav za nanašanje pesticidov, da se zmanjša tveganje zaradi njihove uporabe.
- Ukrepi za ravnanje z ostanki in odpadki: Direktivne določbe zahtevajo posebne ukrepe za varno ravnanje s pesticidi, njihovo embalažo in ostanki, pri čemer se večja pozornost nameni tudi nepoklicnim uporabnikom.
- Integrirano varstvo rastlin: Države članice izvajajo in spodbujajo integrirano varstvo rastlin, ki daje prednost nekemičnim metodam in ekološko upravičenim pristopom k zatiranju škodljivih organizmov.
- Kazni: Države članice sprejmejo učinkovite, sorazmerne in odvračilne kazni za kršitve nacionalnih določb, ki izvirajo iz te direktive.
Zadevni izdelki in akterji
- Pesticidi: Direktiva se uporablja za fitofarmacevtska sredstva, kot je določeno v Uredbi (ES) št. 1107/2009, in (potencialno razširjeno) tudi za biocidne pripravke.
- Poklicni uporabniki: Osebe, ki uporabljajo pesticide v poklicnih dejavnostih, vključno z delodajalci, izvajalci, tehniki in samozaposlenimi.
- Distributerji: Vse fizične ali pravne osebe, ki dajajo pesticide v promet, kot so trgovci na debelo, trgovci na drobno in dobavitelji.
- Svetovalci: Usposobljene osebe, ki svetujejo glede varne uporabe pesticidov in varstva rastlin, kot del strokovnih ali komercialnih storitev.
- Države članice: Odgovorne za pripravo in izvajanje nacionalnih akcijskih načrtov, ozaveščevalnih kampanj, nadzora in kaznovanja.
- Komisija Evropske unije: Spremlja izvajanje, analizira poročila držav članic, pripravlja evalvacije in predlaga ustrezne zakonodajne spremembe.
Rok izvedbe
- Države članice so morale nacionalne akcijske načrte predložiti Komisiji do 14. decembra 2012.
- Nacionalni akcijski načrti se morajo pregledati najmanj na vsakih pet let in bistvene spremembe sporočiti Komisiji.
- Komisija je morala Evropskemu parlamentu in Svetu zagotoviti prvo poročilo o izvajanju načrtov do 14. decembra 2014 in nadaljnje poročilo do 14. decembra 2018.
- Redna poročila in ocene napredka omogočajo spremljanje učinkovitosti ukrepov in prilagajanje politike za trajnostno rabo pesticidov.
Direktiva 2009/128/ES tako uvaja celovit in usklajen pristop za zmanjševanje tveganj uporabe pesticidov, z jasno določenimi nalogami za države članice in ostale akterje v verigi razpoložljivosti in uporabe pesticidov. S tem prispeva k zaščiti zdravja ljudi, varstvu okolja in spodbujanju trajnostnega razvoja v kmetijstvu in drugih sektorjih.
Direktiva 2009/128/ES se uporablja za pesticide, ki so fitofarmacevtska sredstva, kot so opredeljena v uredbi (ES) št. 1107/2009, ter predvideva možnost razširitve tudi na biocidne pripravke. Nanaša se na uporabo, distribucijo in nadzor nad temi pesticidi z namenom doseganja trajnostne rabe, zmanjševanja tveganj in vplivov uporabe na zdravje ljudi in okolje. Velja za vse poklicne uporabnike, distributerje in svetovalce ter vključuje kmetijski in druge sektorje, kjer se pesticidi uporabljajo za varstvo rastlin pred škodljivimi organizmi. Direktiva prav tako obravnava nacionalne akcijske načrte za spremljanje in zmanjševanje uporabe pesticidov, uporabo integriranega varstva rastlin ter alternative kemičnim pesticidom, in predvideva posebne ukrepe na občutljivih območjih, kot so varstvena območja Natura 2000, javni parki, šolska igrišča in blizu zdravstvenih ustanov.
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This document, when used together with ISO 16122-1:2024, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of fixed and semi-mobile sprayers, when in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
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This document, when used together with ISO 16122-1:2024, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of horizontal boom sprayers, when in use.
The requirements relate to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
NOTE Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1:2024.
- Standard30 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document, when used together with ISO 16122-1:2024, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of sprayers for bush and tree crops, when in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
NOTE Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1:2024.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document defines the general requirements to be fulfilled for the inspection of all types of sprayers for plant protection products used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas, except knapsack sprayers.
NOTE For knapsack sprayers, see ISO/FDIS 19932–3:—.
The specific requirements for the different types of sprayers are defined in the relevant specific parts of the ISO 16122 series. When used in conjunction with the relevant sprayer specific part (see Annex A), this document specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of sprayers in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to potential risks for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
This document also includes minimum requirements for the preparation of the sprayer for the inspection and the minimum safety requirements with respect to the safety of the inspector (test operator) during the inspection.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document, when used together with ISO 16122-1:2024, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of sprayers for bush and tree crops, when in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
NOTE Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1:2024.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document defines the general requirements to be fulfilled for the inspection of all types of sprayers for plant protection products used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas, except knapsack sprayers.
NOTE For knapsack sprayers, see ISO/FDIS 19932–3:—.
The specific requirements for the different types of sprayers are defined in the relevant specific parts of the ISO 16122 series. When used in conjunction with the relevant sprayer specific part (see Annex A), this document specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of sprayers in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to potential risks for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
This document also includes minimum requirements for the preparation of the sprayer for the inspection and the minimum safety requirements with respect to the safety of the inspector (test operator) during the inspection.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document, when used together with ISO 16122-1:2024, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of fixed and semi-mobile sprayers, when in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
NOTE Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1:2024.
- Standard31 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document, when used together with ISO 16122-1:2024, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of horizontal boom sprayers, when in use.
The requirements relate to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
NOTE Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1:2024.
- Standard30 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for inspection of the use of knapsack sprayers carried on the back or shoulder of the operator for use with plant protection products (PPPs).
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk to the operator and the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
This document is applicable to lever-operated knapsack sprayers, knapsack compression sprayers and knapsack sprayers driven by an engine or electric motor using hydraulic pressure atomisation of the spray liquid, intended for use primarily in agriculture, forestry and horticulture, with a nominal volume of more than 6,0 l.
It does not apply to
— knapsack combustion engine-driven air-blast sprayers, which are covered in ISO 28139:2019/Amd 1:2024,
— controlled droplet application equipment utilizing rotary atomisers, or
— portable application equipment for spatial application (such as foggers).
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for inspection of the use of knapsack sprayers carried on the back or shoulder of the operator for use with plant protection products (PPPs).
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk to the operator and the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
This document is applicable to lever-operated knapsack sprayers, knapsack compression sprayers and knapsack sprayers driven by an engine or electric motor using hydraulic pressure atomisation of the spray liquid, intended for use primarily in agriculture, forestry and horticulture, with a nominal volume of more than 6,0 l.
It does not apply to
— knapsack combustion engine-driven air-blast sprayers, which are covered in ISO 28139:2019/Amd 1:2024,
— controlled droplet application equipment utilizing rotary atomisers, or
— portable application equipment for spatial application (such as foggers).
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes product specifications, product characteristics and other relevant information for algae and algae products for food, nutraceutical and animal feed applications. This document is a general overview of available limits, procedures and analytical methods applicable to algae and algae products used for food and feed applications.
This document does not apply to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, fertilizer/biostimulants, chemical and biofuel applications.
- Technical report42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document describes product specifications, product characteristics and other relevant information for algae and algae products for food, nutraceutical and animal feed applications. This document is a general overview of available limits, procedures and analytical methods applicable to algae and algae products used for food and feed applications.
This document does not apply to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, fertilizer/biostimulants, chemical and biofuel applications.
- Technical report42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview on how quality indicating parameters for algae and algae products and intermediates relevant for chemical and bioenergy applications can be handled and to identify the need for future standards development for chemicals, bioenergy and biofuels applications.
This document does not provide instructions on handling of technical requirements in existing legislations.
- Technical report54 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview on how quality indicating parameters for algae and algae products and intermediates relevant for chemical and bioenergy applications can be handled and to identify the need for future standards development for chemicals, bioenergy and biofuels applications.
This document does not provide instructions on handling of technical requirements in existing legislations.
- Technical report54 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the requirements, test methods and verification of the inspection of aerial fixed wing and rotary aircraft spray systems for agriculture, forestry, turf, and vegetation control in transport access ways (such as gas and electric lines), with regard to minimizing the potential risk of environmental contamination during use.
This document applies only to manned aerial aircraft. It does not cover aircraft safety and design criteria for air worthiness, aircraft registration, pilot or operator requirements, all of which are specified separately by countries or regions.
This document relates mainly to the condition of the equipment with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good applications.
The general requirements of ISO 16122-1 apply where appropriate, including for the protection of inspectors during an inspection.
- Standard20 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document gives an overview of recommendations on product specifications, and other relevant information, for algae and algae products for pharmaceutical applications.
This document does not apply to food and feed applications.
This document does not provide instructions on handling of technical requirements in existing legislations.
- Technical report39 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document gives an overview of recommendations on product specifications, and other relevant information, for algae and algae products for pharmaceutical applications.
This document does not apply to food and feed applications.
This document does not provide instructions on handling of technical requirements in existing legislations.
- Technical report39 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the requirements, test methods and verification of the inspection of aerial fixed wing and rotary aircraft spray systems for agriculture, forestry, turf, and vegetation control in transport access ways (such as gas and electric lines), with regard to minimizing the potential risk of environmental contamination during use.
This document applies only to manned aerial aircraft. It does not cover aircraft safety and design criteria for air worthiness, aircraft registration, pilot or operator requirements, all of which are specified separately by countries or regions.
This document relates mainly to the condition of the equipment with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good applications.
The general requirements of ISO 16122-1 apply where appropriate, including for the protection of inspectors during an inspection.
- Standard20 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This International Standard applies to all types of machinery for pesticide application applicators used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas.
ISO 16122 specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of machines in use.
It relates mainly to the condition of the machine with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
This part of ISO 16122 defines the general requirements to be fulfilled. The specific requirements to the different types of machines are defined in the relevant specific parts. The scope of each specific part is defined in Annex A, normative.
It also includes minimum safety requirements dealing with the operator’s safety during inspection.
- Draft15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of their verification for the inspection of air-assisted sprayers for bush and tree crops in use. It relates mainly to the condition of the sprayer in respect of safety hazards for the test operator, the potential risk of environmental contamination and opportunities to achieve good application.
- Draft24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of their verification for the inspection of field crop sprayers in use. It relates mainly to the condition of the sprayer in respect of safety hazards for the test operator, the potential risk of environmental contamination and opportunities to achieve good application.
- Draft26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection in use of Knapsack sprayers of over 3 litres nominal volume carried on the back or shoulder of the operator for applying Plant Protection Products (PPPs) in agriculture and horticulture.
It is applicable to lever-operated knapsack sprayers, knapsack compression sprayers and knapsack sprayers driven by an engine or electric motor using hydraulic energy to atomise the spray liquid.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk to the operator and the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
It does not apply to other portable equipment such as knapsack combustion engine-driven air blast sprayers/mistblowers (see ISO 10988 and ISO 28139), Controlled Droplet Application equipment utilising rotary atomisers, or portable application equipment for spatial application (e.g. foggers).
- Draft12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection in use of Knapsack sprayers of over 3 litres nominal volume carried on the back or shoulder of the operator for applying Plant Protection Products (PPPs) in agriculture and horticulture.
It is applicable to lever-operated knapsack sprayers, knapsack compression sprayers and knapsack sprayers driven by an engine or electric motor using hydraulic energy to atomise the spray liquid.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk to the operator and the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
It does not apply to other portable equipment such as knapsack combustion engine-driven air blast sprayers/mistblowers (see ISO 10988 and ISO 28139), Controlled Droplet Application equipment utilising rotary atomisers, or portable application equipment for spatial application (e.g. foggers).
- Draft12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This International Standard applies to all types of machinery for pesticide application applicators used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas.
ISO 16122 specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of machines in use.
It relates mainly to the condition of the machine with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
This part of ISO 16122 defines the general requirements to be fulfilled. The specific requirements to the different types of machines are defined in the relevant specific parts. The scope of each specific part is defined in Annex A, normative.
It also includes minimum safety requirements dealing with the operator’s safety during inspection.
- Draft15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of their verification for the inspection of field crop sprayers in use. It relates mainly to the condition of the sprayer in respect of safety hazards for the test operator, the potential risk of environmental contamination and opportunities to achieve good application.
- Draft26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of their verification for the inspection of air-assisted sprayers for bush and tree crops in use. It relates mainly to the condition of the sprayer in respect of safety hazards for the test operator, the potential risk of environmental contamination and opportunities to achieve good application.
- Draft24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This International Standard applies to all types of machinery for pesticide application applicators used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas.
ISO 16122 specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of machines in use.
It relates mainly to the condition of the machine with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
This part of ISO 16122 defines the general requirements to be fulfilled. The specific requirements to the different types of machines are defined in the relevant specific parts. The scope of each specific part is defined in Annex A, normative.
It also includes minimum safety requirements dealing with the operator’s safety during inspection.
- Draft16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of their verification for the inspection of air-assisted sprayers for bush and tree crops in use. It relates mainly to the condition of the sprayer in respect of safety hazards for the test operator, the potential risk of environmental contamination and opportunities to achieve good application.
- Draft23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of their verification for the inspection of field crop sprayers in use. It relates mainly to the condition of the sprayer in respect of safety hazards for the test operator, the potential risk of environmental contamination and opportunities to achieve good application.
- Draft26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general safety, design, construction, and performance requirements and testing for safety, control or regulating devices (hereafter referred to as controls) for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels. This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressure up to and including 500 kPa of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 250.
This European standard specifies general product requirements for the following controls:
- automatic shut-off valves;
- automatic burner control systems;
- flame supervision devices;
- gas/air ratio controls;
- pressure regulators;
- manual taps;
- mechanical thermostats;
- multifunctional controls;
- pressure sensing devices;
- valve proving systems;
- automatic vent valves.
This European standard applies for control functions that are not covered by a specific control standard for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels.
This European Standard applies also for safety accessories and pressure accessories with a product of the maximum allowable pressure PS and the volume V of less than 600 000 kPa • dm3 (6 000 bar• litres) or with a product of PS and DN of less than 300 000 kPa (3 000 bar) .
This European Standard applies for AC and DC supplied controls (for controls supplied by stand-alone battery system, battery systems for mobile applications or systems which are intended to be connected to DC supply networks controls see Annex I).
This European Standard is applicable to reset functions used for reset from lockout, e.g. due to ignition failure or temperature cut-out in burners and appliances (see Annex M).
This European Standard establishes methodologies for the determination of a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and the determination of a Performance Level (PL) (see Annex J, Annex K and Annex L).
This European Standard gives guidelines for environmental aspects (see Annex N).
This European Standard does not apply to mechanical controls for use with liquid fuels.
Protection against environmental impact in open air (i.e. capable of withstanding UV radiation, wind, rain, snow, dirt deposits, condensation, ice and hoar frost (see IEV 441-11-05:2005)), earth quake, external fire are not covered by this standard.
This European Standard should be used in conjunction with the specific control standard (see Bibliography).
- Standard149 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-2:2015, when used together with ISO 16122-1, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of horizontal boom sprayers, when in use. The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application. Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122 1.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-3:2015, when used together with ISO 16122-1, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of sprayers for bushes and trees, when in use. The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application. Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-1:2015 defines the general requirements to be fulfilled for the inspection of all types of sprayers for plant protection products used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas, except knapsack sprayers (see ISO 19932?1 and ISO 19932?2).
The specific requirements for the different types of sprayers are defined in the relevant specific parts of ISO 16122. When used in conjunction with the relevant sprayer specific part, ISO 16122-1:2015 specifies the requirements and test methods for the in use inspection of sprayers. The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to potential risks for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
ISO 16122-1:2015 also includes minimum requirements for the preparation of the sprayer for the inspection and the minimum safety requirements with respect to the safety of the inspector (test operator) during the inspection.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-4:2015, when used together with ISO 16122‑1, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of fixed and semi-mobile sprayers, when in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
It does not apply to application equipment for spatial treatment (e.g. foggers).
Note that requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122‑1.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-3:2015, when used together with ISO 16122-1, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of sprayers for bushes and trees, when in use. The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application. Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122-1.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-1:2015 defines the general requirements to be fulfilled for the inspection of all types of sprayers for plant protection products used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other areas, except knapsack sprayers (see ISO 19932?1 and ISO 19932?2).
The specific requirements for the different types of sprayers are defined in the relevant specific parts of ISO 16122. When used in conjunction with the relevant sprayer specific part, ISO 16122-1:2015 specifies the requirements and test methods for the in use inspection of sprayers. The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to potential risks for the environment and its performance to achieve a good application.
ISO 16122-1:2015 also includes minimum requirements for the preparation of the sprayer for the inspection and the minimum safety requirements with respect to the safety of the inspector (test operator) during the inspection.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-2:2015, when used together with ISO 16122-1, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of horizontal boom sprayers, when in use. The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application. Requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122 1.
- Standard27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 16122-4:2015, when used together with ISO 16122‑1, specifies the requirements and test methods for the inspection of fixed and semi-mobile sprayers, when in use.
The requirements relate mainly to the condition of the sprayer with respect to its potential risk for the environment and its performance to achieve good application.
It does not apply to application equipment for spatial treatment (e.g. foggers).
Note that requirements for the protection of inspectors during an inspection are given in ISO 16122‑1.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general safety, design, construction, and performance requirements and testing for safety, control or regulating devices (hereafter referred to as controls) for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels. This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressure up to and including 500 kPa of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 250.
This European standard specifies general product requirements for the following controls:
- automatic shut-off valves;
- automatic burner control systems;
- flame supervision devices;
- gas/air ratio controls;
- pressure regulators;
- manual taps;
- mechanical thermostats;
- multifunctional controls;
- pressure sensing devices;
- valve proving systems;
- automatic vent valves.
This European standard applies for control functions that are not covered by a specific control standard for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels.
This European Standard applies also for safety accessories and pressure accessories with a product of the maximum allowable pressure PS and the volume V of less than 600 000 kPa • dm3 (6 000 bar• litres) or with a product of PS and DN of less than 300 000 kPa (3 000 bar) .
This European Standard applies for AC and DC supplied controls (for controls supplied by stand-alone battery system, battery systems for mobile applications or systems which are intended to be connected to DC supply networks controls see Annex I).
This European Standard is applicable to reset functions used for reset from lockout, e.g. due to ignition failure or temperature cut-out in burners and appliances (see Annex M).
This European Standard establishes methodologies for the determination of a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and the determination of a Performance Level (PL) (see Annex J, Annex K and Annex L).
This European Standard gives guidelines for environmental aspects (see Annex N).
This European Standard does not apply to mechanical controls for use with liquid fuels.
Protection against environmental impact in open air (i.e. capable of withstanding UV radiation, wind, rain, snow, dirt deposits, condensation, ice and hoar frost (see IEV 441-11-05:2005)), earth quake, external fire are not covered by this standard.
This European Standard should be used in conjunction with the specific control standard (see Bibliography).
- Standard149 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 2009/128/EC covers "Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 39 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 2009/128/EC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2009/128/EC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.