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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Fertilisers) Regulations 2015.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production Packaging/labelling Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Residues
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 October 2015.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 16 sections divided into four Parts, are made under sections 24, 27 and 76 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992. Part 2 deals with labels and advice notes for packaged fertilisers. In particular, it establishes that a fertiliser that is sold in a packaged form must have a label affixed in a secure and durable manner to each package covering or containing the fertiliser. Part 3 specifies standards for maximum levels of contaminants in fertilisers, such as: Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead. Part 4 establishes transitional provisions.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992 (No. 46).

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2022)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Drugs, Transport/storage, Inspection, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Fertilisers) Regulations, 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2013)

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Packaging/labelling, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX