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Fertilizer Act, 2023 (No. 13 of 2023).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Malawi Fertilizer Regulatory Authority; regulate the registration of fertilizers approved for use in Malawi; regulate the manufacturing, production, blending, distribution, importation and exportation of fertilizer; and provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Hazardous substances Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Animal health Basic legislation Fertilizers/nutrients Registration Institution Governance Packaging/labelling International trade Authorization/permit Public health Residues Plant production Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Fertilizer Act 2023 is organized in X Parts. Part 2 provides for the establishment of the Malawi Fertilizer Regulatory Authority and establishes its functions, powers, composition, meetings and other matters. Part 3 concerns the administration of the Act; the Malawi Fertilizer Regulatory Authority y shall appoint a Director General, who shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and shall, subject to the general direction of the Authority, be responsible for the day-to day operations of the Authority. Part 4 regulates funds and property of the Authority. Part 5 lays down the discipline for registration of fertilizers approved for use; the Minister may, by regulations, prescribe requirements for a fertilizer to be registered for use in Malawi, including the chemistry, microbiology, composition, efficacy, toxicology and safety standards. The Authority shall also maintain a Fertilizer Register in which shall be registered fertilizers that are approved for use in Malawi. A fertilizer registration shall be specific to the registered fertilizer brand name and the manufacturer. A person shall not manufacture, produce, blend, import, export or distribute a fertilizer unless the fertilizer is registered in the Fertilizer Register.

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