The need to control pesticide quality in developing countries

Pesticide products were analysed from 21 developing countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia over the period from 1989 to 1994. The results presented and other extensive studies in individual developing countries indicate that over one-third of pesticides available on the market in developing countries do not comply with international standards. Increased efforts must be made by manufacturers and traders but also by purchasers and users to improve the situation. In addition, national control authorities in developing countries must be enabled to control effectively the quality of products which are registered, imported and marketed.