Agriculture & Food

#AGRT2605651ARegulations on Sprayer Inspection in France

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This regulation outlines how sprayers used in agriculture must be inspected in France. It specifies how to identify sprayers, the inspection points and defects, and what follows from each type of defect. It aims to ensure that all sprayers are maintained in good working condition to prevent environmental harm and ensure safety.

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Key Changes

  • Requirement for specific identifiers on sprayers
  • Introduction of inspection lists for different sprayer types
  • Guidelines for inspection reports detailing defects and required actions

Obligations

What this law requires

critical

Inspectors must provide a detailed inspection report including identification of the inspection body, owner, equipment details, inspection characteristics, and conclusion.

inspection bodies
reporting
high

Sprayers must be equipped with an identification plate or sticker in accordance with specified dimensions and characteristics.

sprayer manufacturersoperators
operational
high

Inspectors must note defects found during the inspection using specified symbols: 'C' for complete inspection, 'CV' for re-inspection needed, and 'Ø' for no further inspection required.

inspection bodies
reporting
critical

Sprayers identified as having any defects must not be used until the issues have been resolved and must not be submitted for re-inspection within 4 months of detecting defects.

sprayer operators
4 months after defect identification
prohibition
medium

Inspection reports must be signed by both the inspector and the owner or their representative.

inspection bodiessprayer owners
reporting

Affected Parties

Agricultural equipment manufacturersFarmers using sprayers

Tags

agriculture,inspection,safety