Unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research
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- G/LIC/N/3/UKR/18
- Original language
- English
- Published on
- 19/09/2025
Outline of Systems
Q1. Give a brief description of each licensing system as a whole and, with respect to each, reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when elements which have already been described are also present in another system.
Imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby, requires a permission. The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine is responsible for issuing permissions to import and use of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.
The system is aimed at the safe use of pesticides and agrochemicals for human health and the environment.
Permission to imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby, is granted if such a product is included in the state testing plan approved by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture or to the research plans of scientific institutions and organizations.
Permission is not required for imports 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.
Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?
All countries.
Q4. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, and if not, what are its purposes? Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered and if so which? Why have they not been adopted?
The system does not restrict the quantity or value of imported products.
Q5. Cite the law, regulation and/or administrative order under which the licensing is maintained. Is the licensing statutorily required? Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion? Is it possible for the government (or the executive branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval?
The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:
- Law of Ukraine "On Pesticides and Agrochemicals" No. 86/95-ВР of 2 March 1995, available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/86/95-%D0%B2%D1%80#Text;
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 288 of 4 March 1996 "On approval of the Procedure for issuing permission to imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/288-96-%D0%BF#Text;
- Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 491 of 8 November 2006 "On approval of the sample permission to imports and use of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z1227-06#Text;
- Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 234 of 18 May 2009 "On approval of the application form submitted by an entity to obtain a permission to imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z0520-09#Text.
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.
Procedures
Q6. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally):
Q6.I. Is information published, and where, concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filing applications for licences? If not, how is it brought to the attention of possible importers? Of governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries and their trade representatives? Is the overall amount published? The amount allocated to goods from each country? The maximum amount allocated to each importer? How to request any exceptions or derogations from the licensing requirement?
Q6.II. How is the size of the quotas determined: on a yearly, six-monthly or quarterly basis? Are there cases where the size of quota is determined on a yearly basis but licences are issued for imports on a six-monthly or quarterly basis? In the latter case, is it necessary for importers to apply for fresh licence on a six-monthly or quarterly basis?
Q6.III. Are licences allotted for certain goods partly or only to domestic producers of like goods? What steps are taken to ensure that licences allocated are actually used for imports? Are unused allocations added to quotas for a succeeding period? Are the names of importers to whom licences have been allocated made known to governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries upon request? If not, for what reason? (Indicate products to which replies relate.)
Q6.IV. From the time of announcing the opening of quotas, as indicated in I above, what is the period of time allowed for the submission of applications for licences?
Q6.V. What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing applications?
Q6.VI. How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the period of importation?
Q6.VII. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Q6.VIII. If the demand for licences cannot be fully satisfied, on what basis is the allocation to applicants made? First come, first served? Past performance? Is there a maximum amount to be allocated per applicant and, if so, on what basis is it determined? What provision is made for new importers? Are applications examined simultaneously or on receipt?
Q6.IX. In the case of bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements where export permits are issued by exporting countries, are import licences also required? If so, are licences issued automatically?
Q6.X. In cases where imports are allowed on the basis of export permits only, how is the importing country informed of the effect given by the exporting countries to the understanding between the two countries?
Q6.XI. Are there products for which licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic market?
Q7. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a particular country:
Q7.a. How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made? Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)?
The period for consideration of application is 10 working days following the date of receipt of required documents.
Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
A permission may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity of the relevant authority.
Q7.c. Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made? If so, explain.
Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.
Q7.d. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Consideration of the applications for a permission is carried out by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture.
Q8. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria? Are the reasons for any refusal given to the applicant? Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
An application for a permission may be refused if an incomplete package of documents is submitted, inaccurate information is provided in the documents. A decision to refuse to issue a permission shall be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse to issue a permission may be appealed to the district administrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
Q9. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licences: (If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation? What persons or firms are eligible? Is there a registration fee? Is there a published list of authorized importers?) a) under restrictive licensing systems? b) under non-restrictive systems?
A legal entity or individual entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a permission.
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence
Q10. What information is required in applications? Submit a sample form. What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
To obtain a permission the following documents shall be submitted:
- an application in the form approved by the 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 a permission to imports into the customs territory of Ukraine of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z0520-09#Text;
- 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.
Legal entities or individual entrepreneurs that have granted the permission shall submit by 31 December of the current year a report on the use of imported pesticides and agrochemicals to the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture as well as to the Ministry of Health, and in case of imports of seed (planting) material processed thereby to the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture.
Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?
At the time of actual importation a permission from the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture is required along with other necessary customs documents.
Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?
The issue of a permission is free of charge.
Q13. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences? If so, state the amount or rate, whether it is refundable, the period of retention and the purpose of the requirement.
No.
Conditions of Licensing
Q14. What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity of a licence be extended? How?
The permission is valid until 31 December of the year in which it was issued.
Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No.
Q16. Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No.
Q17. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence? a) for products subject to quantitative restriction? b) for products not subject to quantitative restriction?
Submission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.
Other Procedural Requirements
Q18. Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No.