Jamaica - Obtain Licence to Sell Restricted Pesticides

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To obtain a license to sell restricted pesticides, you should submit your application to the Registrar’s office at the Pesticides Control Authority (PCA). Please view the PCA’s contact information through this link: Link
2. Obtain the application form for Licence to Sell Restricted Pesticide at the PCA’s office or download the form from the PCA’s website via this link: Link or directly via through this link:Link
3. Complete the application form accordingly and attach the required supporting documents to it
4. Then, submit the complete application to the PCA’s office, and upon receiving your application, the PCA official will verify your application and schedule a date for inspecting your premises of operations of sales
5. On the inspection date, PCA’s inspector will conduct a thorough investigation on your premises and advise you on the requirements for the safe use, handling, and sale of restricted pesticides.
6. After the inspection, the inspector/s will forward their report to PCA and PCA will inform you in writing if all the required conditions have been met to sell restricted pesticides
7. Upon meeting the conditions, pay the registration fee. Note that cheques must be drawn to PCA’s account
8. Once you have paid the requisite fee, the registration license will be prepared and issued to you

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Required Documents

• Complete application form 7
• Identification documents
• Business registration documents

Please consult with the PCA for additional required documents

Office Locations & Contacts

Pesticides Control Authority-Kingston
Address: 50 Half Way Tree Road
Kingston 5.Telephone: (876) 633-7769 (FLOW) (876) 754-9306 (LIME) (876) 461-2808 (DIGICEL)
Fax: (876) 631-6069
Email: [email protected]

Pesticides Control Authority-Montego Bay
Address: RADA Building, Catherine Hall
Montego Bay, St. James.
Telephone: (876) 971-0054
Fax: (876) 971-6660
Email:[email protected]
Contact details: Link

Eligibility

• All registered businesses selling restricted pesticide are eligible
  

Fees

• The application fee is $7000

Validity

• Registration is valid for three years

Documents to Use

• Application form7: Link

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Processing Time

• The application will be processed within one week

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Instructions

After being issued the license, you are required to maintain a register on the sale of restricted pesticides with the following information:

• Date
• Name of Purchaser
• Pest Control Applicator Id. No.
• Address
• Telephone Number
• Name of Chemical
• The purpose for which the chemical will be used
• Quantity Purchased
• Signature of Purchaser

Required Information

• Names
• Address
• Premises details
• Safety measures

Need for the Document

• You need a valid license to sell restricted pesticides in Jamaica

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

PCA: Link

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