The PTCCb Mandate
The Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB)
PTCCB of Antigua and Barbuda was established to regulate the importation, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides and toxic chemicals within the country. Its formation reflects Antigua’s commitment to protecting public health, agricultural interests, and the environment from the harmful effects of chemical substances.
- Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act, 2008
To regulate the importation, storage, manufacture, sale, transportation, use and disposal of pesticides and toxic chemicals and for incidental and connected purposes. - The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Registration, Licensing and Permit) Regulations, 2013
Made in exercise of the powers contained in section 15 of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act, 2008. - The Precursor Chemicals Act, 2010
To regulate, supervise and monitor the importation, exportation, manufacture, sale, distribution, use and storage of precursor chemicals and any other chemicals capable of being used for the purpose of the illicit manufacture of controlled drugs or psychotropic substances and for incidental and connected purposes.
Mission Statement
Founded in 2008
Vision Statement
Qualified Technicians
Fully Functional Lab
Board of Directors
Diverse Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors represents a diverse group of capacities which is necessary for formulating informed decisions on the regulation and management of pesticides and toxic chemicals in Antigua and Barbuda.
Qualified staff
Our name and reputation speaks for itself, with our staff being constantly trained in the best practices of chemical management and regulation.
How the Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals Control Board came into being
How We Started PTCCB
Pesticides Control Board
The Pesticides Control Act, Cap. 325 was passed in 1973, establishing the Pesticides Control Board to address emerging concerns specifically as it relates to pesticides. | View Legislation Here |
Launch of PTCCB
In 2008, the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act was passed, establishing the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board to regulate the importation, storage, manufacture, sale, transportation, use and disposal of pesticides and toxic chemicals and for incidental and connected purposes. | View Legislation Here |
Regulations Passed
The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Registration, Licensing and Permit) Regulations was passed in 2013 to facilitate the effective implementation of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act, 2008. | View Legislation Here |
Amendments
In 2022, the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Amendment) Act, 2022, and the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act (Amendment of Schedule 1) Regulations, 2022. | View Legislation Here |
