2012, April: PREMAS being “field-tested�

The Pesticide Registration Management System (PREMAS) is a software programme specifically developed to manage the administrative process of registering a pesticide. PREMAS allows easy tracking of the application and the status of evaluation of the registration dossier, establishes a database of basic information of each of the pesticides under evaluation, provides rapid access to contact information of registration holders, facilitates the production of standard letters, check-lists and receipts, allows real-time reporting of specific steps in the registration process, etc.

 

PREMAS has been developed to mirror the exact registration process and procedures applied by APHRD in Ethiopia. It is also compatible with the FAO Pesticide Stock Management System (PSMS), to allow easy uploading of registration data into PSMS.

 

Early April 2012, a beta-version of PREMAS was tested by APHRD staff during a workshop in Addis Ababa, problems were identified,  and improvements were suggested. An updated version was then prepared and is now being “field-tested� by APHRD as part of the regular registration activities.

PREMAS is jointly developed under the PRRP by Alterra, APHRD and Envista Consultancy. More information can be obtained from Harold van de Valk (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Joost Vlaming (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).