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Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Country/Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Authorization/permit Certification Classification/declassification International trade Offences/penalties Plant protection Registration Pests/diseases Inspection Weeds Basic legislation Plant production
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force, to be mandatory adopted, 6 months after its approval by the Supreme Council.
Abstract

The aim of this Act is to regulate the production, importation and handling of fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments in the GCC. The provisions of this Law are applicable to both chemical and organic fertilizers. The present Act is composed of 15 articles. Article 1 deals with the objective of this Act. Article 2 provides for terms and definitions. Article 3 classifies the fertilizers subject to this Act. Article 4 entrusts the Minister of Agriculture to issue the requirements for allowed fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments. Articles 5 and 6 entrust the Competent Authority to register fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments as well as define fees. Article 7 states that a permit is requested to import fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments and gives the exceptions. Article 8 requires a plant health certificate (issued in the country of origin) to accompany each shipment entering the State proving that they are free from weed seeds and harmful microorganisms (fungi, viruses, nematodes…) as well as harmful animal and insect pests. A certificate indicating that they are free from heavy metals and radioactive elements is also required. Article 10 deals with inspections. Article 11 contains offences and penalties. Articles 12-15 deal with general provisions: the Minister of Agriculture shall issue the implementing Regulations of this Order; any amendment to this Order must be agreed by Member States and shall not be valid or effective unless its approval by the Supreme Council.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.gcc-legal.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Royal Decree No.63/2006 issuing the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil improvers.

Legislation | Oman | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulation of the Act on fertilizers and soil improvers in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | 2004

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Royalties/fees, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Certification, Transport/storage, Research, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No.24 of 2006 issuing the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | Qatar | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Fertilizers/nutrients, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Royal Decree No. 63/2006 promulgating the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil improvers.

Legislation | Oman | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Decision No.173 of 2006 (1427 Higra) approving the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No.20 of 2009 approving the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2009

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Offences/penalties, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No.38 of 2005 issuing the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2005

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX