Sound Management of Public Health Pesticides in the Western Pacific
A Regional Framework for Action for the Sound Management of Public Health Pesticides in the Western Pacific (2012-2016) was drafted in September 2011 during a regional consultation jointly organized by the WHO-WPRO and the WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 12-14 September 2011.
The framework defines actions for countries and for WHO under five major objectives: (1) to develop a comprehensive pesticide policy and legislation; (2) to operate an effective pesticide registration scheme; (3) to ensure proper procurement, storage and distribution of pesticides, and disposal of pesticide containers and waste; (4) to establish effective pesticide quality control, enforcement of regulations and post-registration monitoring; and (5) to ensure safe and judicious application of pesticides for control of vectors and pests of public health importance.