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Cambodia seeks to tighten regulations on pesticide use

March 15, 2005

Phnom Penh - Cambodia must tighten its policy regarding pesticide use in farming, which poses serious risks not just for public health and the environment but also for trade with other countries, officials said Friday.

Chea Chan Veasna said current measures lack legal power, and that the ministry is working to introduce strict licensing procedures and regulations for the import, use, storage and disposal of pesticides.

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