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Digital model for pesticide regulation unveiled

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Junaidi, I. (2026, September 6). Digital model for pesticide regulation unveiled. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2027832/digital-model-for-pesticide-regulation-unveiled

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The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) is introducing a new digital regulatory framework for pesticides and agro-chemicals in Pakistan. According to plans unveiled on September 6th, 2026, the new system will replace existing laws from 1971 and 1973 and cover various aspects of pesticide management, including registration and imports. The NAFSA Act is expected to introduce science-based risk assessment for pesticides. No specific timeline or implementation details are mentioned in the statement.

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The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) has introduced a new digital system for regulating pesticides and agro-chemicals in Pakistan. The system, which is part of the NAFSA Act, 2026, aims to replace the existing framework established under the Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance, 1971, and Agricultural Pesticides Rules, 1973. The new digital model will cover various aspects of pesticide management, including registration, imports and exports, manufacturing, and safety protocols. This move is expected to bring a more transparent and science-based approach to pesticide regulation in the country.

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Ikram Junaidi

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ISLAMABAD NAFSA The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority the Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance the NAFSA Act

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The new system will cover pesticide registration, imports and exports, manufacturing and formulation, dealer licensing, packaging and labelling, storage and safety, laboratory testing, inspections and complaint resolution.

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🔮 According to a statement, the NAFSA Act, 2026, will replace the existing regulatory framework under the Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance, 1971, and Agricultural Pesticides Rules, 1973.

2026-09-06 · Dawn

Digital model for pesticide regulation unveiled · mixed framing

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The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) has unveiled plans for a modern, transparent and digitally enabled regulatory framework for pesticides and agro-chemicals. asserted

Authority → unveil → pesticides

According to a statement, the NAFSA Act, 2026, will replace the existing regulatory framework under the Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance, 1971, and Agricultural Pesticides Rules, 1973. uncertain

Act → accord → Ordinance

system → cover → registration

The authority said the framework would also introduce science-based risk assessment. asserted

framework → say → assessment