Act No. 539 to amend the Fertilizing Substances Act in relation with sharpening of norms of the system regulating mineral charges.

Subject

Livestock, Land & soil, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Animal production Plant production Plant protection Fertilizers/nutrients Internal trade Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

This amendment of the principal Act is introduced so as to answer to requirements of Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. It aims at sharpening criteria for the use of fertilizers containing nitrates and thus prevents use without a precise purpose of such fertilizers. The new section 6A concerns the making of rules regarding the minimum storage space for the storage of manure. Section

Full text

Dutch

Website

www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act containing rules relative to the trade in and the disposal of fertilizing substances (Fertilizing Substances Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1986 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX