Basic information
Outline of the system
Import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research requires a permission. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses is responsible for permission issuance on importation and use of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby.
Product coverage
The system is aimed at the safe use of pesticides and agrochemicals for human health and the environment. Permission to import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby is granted if such a product is included in the plan of state testing approved by Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses or to the research plans of scientific institutions and organizations. Permission is not required for the importation of standard analytical samples of preparations intended for control and analytical measurements, development of techniques for determining residual quantities of preparations, preparation of calibration or reference solutions.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The system does not restrict the quantity or value of imported products.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable
The system applies to products originating from which country?
All countries
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:
- Law of Ukraine "On Pesticides and Agrochemicals" of 1995;
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of No. 288 of 4 March 1996 "On approval of the procedure for issuing permission to import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby";
- Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 491 of 8 November 2006 "On approval of the sample permission to import and use of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby";
- Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 234 of 18 May 2009 "On approval of the application form to be submitted by an entity to obtain permission to import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby".
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
Legal entity or individual entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a permission.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine
Address
03035, Kyiv, Urickogo str., 35
Telephone
+38(044) 206-31-74
Fax
+38(044) 206-31-07
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
To obtain a permission it is necessary to submit the following documents:
- application in the form approved by the Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 234 of 18 May 2009;
- copies of quality and conformity certificates of unregistered products, safety data sheet of unregistered products (Hazard Data Card);
- a copy of the mandatory liability insurance agreement for the transportation of dangerous goods.
Entities that have been granted the permission shall submit a report on the use of imported unregistered products to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses and Ministry of Health by 31 December of the current year.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Applications can be submitted at any period of the year
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
The period for consideration of application for obtaining a tobacco manufacture license may not exceed 30 calendar days following the date of receipt of required documents.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
A license may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity of the relevant authority
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The consideration of the applications for a permission is effected by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
Submission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
The issue of a permission is free of charge.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
An application for a permission may be rejected if an incomplete package of documents is submitted, inaccurate information is provided in the documents
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
A decision to refuse to issue a permission must be provided to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
A decision to refuse the issue of a license may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
What documents are required upon actual importation?
At the time of actual importation a permission from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses is required along with other necessary customs documents.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The permission is valid until December 31 of the year in which it was issued.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
No