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Act on the use of fertilizers in agriculture and on nutrient-reducing measures (No. 338 of 2019).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural land Protection of environment Farming Hazardous substances Soil pollution/quality Agricultural commodities Fertilizers/nutrients Plant protection Toxicity/poisoning Plant production Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Act aims to regulate agricultural use of fertilizers in order to limit the loss of nitrogen to soil and water and to protect nature and the environment in respect of human living conditions and preserve animal and plant life, taking into account flexible and uniform management as regards environmental and rural requirements. It concerns, among other things, nutrient-reducing measures, a Register for Fertilizer Accounts in which the Minister for the Environment and Food registers the use of fertilizers, sustainable use of fertilizers and related standards, registration of suppliers of fertilizers, rules regarding nutrient-reduction measures, fertilizer planning and accounting (for a planning period), supervision and control by authorities.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk; www.mfvm.dk

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 (2008)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Act on agricultural use of fertilizers and plant cover (No. 388 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Protection of environment, Farming, Hazardous substances, Agricultural commodities, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Toxicity/poisoning, Basic legislation, Plant production, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1163 on bread wheat.

Legislation | Denmark | 2022

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Plant production, Cereals/grains/rice, Plant variety, Standards, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. 1590 on the administration of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Legislation | Denmark | 2022

Keyword: Agricultural development, Climate change, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, International trade, Agricultural commodities, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX