1. Features of small farmers and amateurs 12 th June 2013 by Hans Felber

2. 2013 Conference on Safe and Sustainable Use of Pesticides Features of small farmers and amateurs 2 Similar target groups, but regulated differently Small farmersAmateurs Professional user Non-professional user

3. 2013 Conference on Safe and Sustainable Use of Pesticides Features of small farmers and amateurs 3 Professional and non-professional products Small farmers Amateurs Pesticides for professional use Pesticides for non-professional use (trend to low toxicity) g or mL Issues: Amateurs may purchase professional pesticides illegally from -internet sales -farmers in non-original packs (Coca-Cola bottles) more efficient less efficient

4. 2013 Conference on Safe and Sustainable Use of Pesticides Features of small farmers and amateurs 4 Registration / authorization of products Small farmers Amateurs Pesticides for professional usePesticides for amateur use Issues: -The UPJ amateur model is not well known. In many countries amateur products are registered like pesticides for professional use. -In order to use the UPJ amateur exposure model, a buy-in by member states might be necessary. German model UK model UPJ amateur exposure model

5. 2013 Conference on Safe and Sustainable Use of Pesticides Features of small farmers and amateurs 5 Small package and its disposal Small farmers Amateurs Pesticides for professional usePesticides for amateur use Opportunities: -Small packages help to avoid pesticide left over and obsolete product in the package. -Disposal of package as hazardous or household waste. Triple rinsing of empty package is the key. Small package pesticides

6. 2013 Conference on Safe and Sustainable Use of Pesticides Features of small farmers and amateurs 6 Personal Protective Equipment Small farmers Amateurs PPE for professional usePPE/no PPE for amateur use Issues: -PPE for amateur use rather difficult to accomplish. -Exposure model /risk assessment of paramount importance regarding PPE label recommendations.

7. 2013 Conference on Safe and Sustainable Use of Pesticides Features of small farmers and amateurs 7 Training / Information (SUD 2009/128/EC) Small farmers Amateurs Member State to provide training for certification Member State / Pesticide producer to provide general information on hazards, exposure, storage, handling, application, disposal Opportunity: Common information/training material for both amateurs and small farmers. Issue: 26 Nov 2015: Sales of products for professional use (also small holders) are restricted to professional users holding a certificate.