Act No. 83 of 1970 relative to trade in fertilizers and soil improvers.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection Fertilizers/nutrients Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Plant production

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act applies to the production for purposes of sale and importation and sale of fertilizers, soil improvers and compost preparations. The King may decide to include other substances in the application sphere of the Act. The substances to which the Act applies are defined in section 2. The production, importation or sale of these substances shall be under the control in accordance with further rules to be issued by the Government. For the purpose of control the Government may prohibit the production or importation of categories of products, including fertilizing substances mixed with plant protection substances, or products which do not comply with quality standards. Other provisions deal with labelling and marking, control authorities (not defined), charges and fees, and regulation making powers of the King. (11 sections)

Full text

English/Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no; www.ub.uio.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 652 of 1998 relative to trade in fertilisers and soil improvement substances.

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX