The Dominica Bureau of Standards (Bureau) was established under the Standards Act (#4) of 1999. The Standards Act gives the Bureau responsibility to facilitate the development and promotion of Standards and Codes of Practice for products and services. As a result, this provides protection of the health and safety of consumers and the environment as well as for industrial development in order to promote the enhancement of Dominica's economy.
The Bureau develops Standards through consultations with relevant interest groups. In accordance with the provisions of the Standards Act, public comment is invited on all draft Standards before they are declared as Dominica National Standards (DNS) or Dominica National Codes of Practice (DNCP).
In light of this, the following draft Standards and Code of Practice are being issued for Public Comments:
| Reference # | Title | Scope | Documents used in Formulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DNS 2: Part 9: 202x |
Pesticide - Labelling - Requirements
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This standard specifies the information to be included on labels of all pesticides, in any form, including aerosol insecticides that are destined to be applied by end-users. This standard does not apply to pesticides: a) which are used as human pharmaceuticals; or b) utilised in an industrial setting, that is, active ingredients, bulk pesticide formulations destined for reformulation, repackaging or disposal or other pesticide formulation components. |
CRS 39: 2022 |
The period for Public Comments will run from July 01 to August 31, 2026.
Please be advised that D-DNS 2: Part 2: 202x - Pesticide - Labelling - Requirements have been recommended for Compulsory adoption.