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Uzbekistan, May 10, 2024.- From May 6th to 10^th, 2024, FAO organized a workshop on its pesticide registration toolkit in the picturesque town of Yusufhona, Uzbekistan. This event brought together government officials from three distinct departments to enhance their understanding and application of this necessary tool in pesticide registration processes.

Participants explored the details of the toolkit's modules and decision-making frameworks, gaining insights into the various steps involved in pesticide registration. The workshop featured practical exercises, including an engaging card game, which provided participants a hands-on experience in evaluating scenarios and making informed decisions about pesticide approval.

Throughout the week, attendees explored essential topics such as data requirements, assessment methods, mitigation measures, registration strategies, and valuable information sources. A significant portion of the workshop was dedicated to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs). Learning about the identification, assessment, and mitigation of this especially harmful chemicals, aiming to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and raise awareness on the adverse effects on both human health and the environment.

This initiative marks a crucial step towards safer and more sustainable agricultural practices in Uzbekistan. FAO will keep offering these events and promoting the use of its pesticide registration toolkit, working towards a more informed and effective pesticide registration processes in the region and the world. For more information on the Pesticide Registration Toolkit please click here.