The State implements a pesticide registration system. Pesticide production enterprises and enterprises exporting pesticides to China shall apply for pesticides registration in accordance with the Regulations on Pesticide Administration, and developers of new pesticides may apply for pesticides registration in accordance with the Regulations on Pesticide Administration.

The institutions responsible for pesticide verification under the competent agricultural department under the State Council shall be responsible for the specific work of pesticide registration. The agencies responsible for pesticide verification under the competent agricultural departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall assist in the specific work of pesticide registration within their respective administrative areas.