Storage
Stewardship: warehousing and depots
Product Lifecycle
Warehousing/Depot
Complying with legislation regarding pesticide storage in South Africa, whether commercial or end user (i.e. farmer), is essential for safeguarding human health, environmental integrity, and worker safety. Together, the following legislation sets out crucial guidelines for safe storage, ensuring that these chemicals do not pose risks to soil, water, air quality, human health and do not get into the possession of criminals where highly hazardous products are used for nefarious deeds.
Legislation that applies
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947
Act No. 36 of 1947
National Building Regulations and Buildings Standards Act, 1977
Act No. 103 of 1977
Hazardous Substances Act, 1973
Act No. 15 of 1973
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
Act No. 85 of 1993, in particular the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents
National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008
Act No. 59 of 2008
National Environmental Management Act, 1998
Act No. 107 of 1998, in particular the EIA regulations
For any assistance, please contact our Lead: Stewardship, quade@croplife.co.za
SANS 10206
The Standard for Pesticide Storage
The South African National Standard (SANS 10206) for the handling, storage and disposal of pesticides plays a critical role in this context by providing specific technical requirements in an easy to read format. The standard ensures that storage conditions meet safety standards as required by all applicable pieces of legislation, reducing the likelihood of accidents and environmental contamination.
What the standard covers
Environmental authorisation (where applicable)
Local authority approval
Design
Section 4 licence to trade, sell or supply Group 1 (Category A & B) hazardous substances
Construction (including a flammable store)
Storage technology
Security
Receipt & dispatch
Separation & segregation (including Group 1 hazardous substances)
Warning notices
Symbolic safety signs
Product labels
Owner/manager responsibilities (i.e. record keeping)
Fire protection & emergency planning (based on risk assessment)
Hygiene & personal safety
Maintenance of pesticide storage facilities
A copy can be purchased online from the SABS.
Buy SANS 10206The onus remains on CropLife SA members (as applicable) to comply with all relevant legislation, including SANS 10206 and EIA guidelines, to promote responsible pesticide management and contribute to long-term environmental sustainability in South Africa.
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