Agrichemical
Agrichemical , a contraction of agricultural chemical, is a generic
term for the various chemical products used in agriculture. In most
Cases, agrichemical refers to the broad range of insecticides, herbicides,
and fungicides, but it may also include synthetic fertilizers, Hormones
and other chemical growth agents, and concentrated stores of raw animal
manure.Most agrichemicals are toxic, and all agrichemicals in bulk
storage pose significant environmental and/or health risks, particularly
in the event of accidental spills. In many countries, access to and
use of agrichemicals is highly regulated. Government-issued permits
for purchase and use of approved agrichemicals may be required, and
significant penalties can result from misuse, including improper storage
resulting in spillage. On farms, proper storage facilities and labeling,
emergency clean-up equipment and procedures, and safety equipment
and procedures for handling, application and disposal are specific
areas of concern, often subject to mandatory standards and regulations.
Sandoz
Sandoz is the generics subsidiary of Novartis, a multinational pharmaceutical
company. The company develops, manufactures and markets off-patent
medicines as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological active
ingredients.
Organic certification
Organic certification is a certification process for producers of
organic food and other organic agricultural products. In general,
any business directly involved in food production can be certified,
including seed suppliers, farmers, food processors, retailers and
restaurants. Requirements vary from country to country, and generally
involve a set of production standards for growing, storage, processing,
packaging and shipping that include
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