What quality control standards have pesticides gone through before commercialization, and are they up-to-date?

The approval of plant protection products is strictly regulated by EU rules which are the most stringent ones, together with the regulation of medicines. Pesticides also follow stringent quality checks in the factory, at every stage of the process until the end product is ready for transport. Factories need the necessary ISO standards (eg 9001). The packaging shall also comply with strict EU rules, and is carefully checked to ensure the integrity of the product.

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