Glossary

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pesticide

A pesticide is a chemical substance, biological agent (such as a virus or bacteria), antimicrobial, disinfectant or device used against any animal species that is considered harmful to agricultural plants. Is is different from how herbicides work in that it targets animals such as insects, in particular and not plants.

prohibited substance

A substance the use of which in any aspect or organic production or handling is prohibited or not provided for in the obligatory standard or the regulations.