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Training obligations under the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive hiduesscsnn ss J Croplife # Directive 128/2009 asked Member States to come up with national training and certifications systems to ensure proper use by professionals of Plant Protection Products . # This includes inital raining of farmers plus continuous training obligation # This also covers distributors and advisors # In 2016, all Member States had the system in place and running with around 4 million farmers already trained. # Directive is being revised and while the implementation has been successful the new legal proposal will likely reinforce some elements. # Industry also contributed by developing and offering localised training materials and technical support to national authorities # CropLife Europe has an ongoing commitmtoetrnaitn 1 million advisors, multipliers and farmers on key best management practices for farmer health protection as well as for water and environment protection by 2030. Training obligations under the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive ~ Crop ife # The topics covered by training to end users are: # Al relevant legislation regarding pesticides and their use. # The existence and risks of illegal (counterfeit) plant protection products, and the methods to identify `such products. # The hazards and risks associated with pesticides, and how to identify and control them, in particular: + risks to humans and how factors such as smoking exacerbate these risks; + symptoms of pesticide poisoning and first aid measures; + risks to non-target plants, beneficial insects, wildlife, biodiversity and the environment in general. # Integrated pest management strategies and techniques. # Mpreaacstuirceessftoor mstionriimngi,seharnisdkisntgoahnudmamnixsi,ngnopne-sttaircgiedteso,ragnadnidsimsspoasnidngthoef eenmvpilryonpmaecnkta:gisnagfe working # Procedures for preparing pesticide application equipment Useofpesticide application equipment and its # mEamienrtgeennacnyceaction to protect human health, the environment including water resources in case of accidental spillage and contamination and extreme weather events # Special care in protected areas # Health monitoring and access facilities to report on any incidents. # Record keeping of any use of pesticides, in accordance with the relevant legislation.