Fertilisers Act (No. 134 of 1982).

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant production Registration Inspection Internal trade Fertilizers/nutrients

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

This Act regulates the registration, sale and quality control of fertilizers. It is divided into 26 sections and 1 schedule. Section 3 prohibits the sale of: (a) fertilizers which are not registered; (b) fertilizers containing more than the prescribed portion of a restricted component; and (c) registered fertilizers not labelled in the prescribed manner. Manufacturers or importers of fertilizers may apply for the registration of fertilizer components and brand names against payment of a fee (sect. 4). This section does not apply to animal manure or other animal or vegetable matter. Sections 5 and 6 deal with grounds for rejection of applications and revocation of registration respectively. The Director-General shall give written notice to the proprietor who has the right to appeal within 28 days from the date of the decision (sects. 7 and 8). The provisions on quality control are based on adherence to a prescribed programme of chemical and physical analysis of additives and fertilizers. Section 14 deals with powers of inspectors who must use registered laboratories. The remaining sections deal with analysis (DG approves specific methods), data-collection and information, offences and penalties, regulations and consequential amendments.

Full text

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (No. 30 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Indigenous peoples, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste management, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (No. 87 of 1997).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1997 (2016)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Drugs, Residues, Institution, Plant production, Registration, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pests/diseases, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX