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Fertilizer Act (Act No. 232 of 1993).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Basic legislation International trade Packaging/labelling Inspection Data collection/reporting Registration Plant production
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act repeals Act No. 377 of 1986. It regulates and promotes the use of high quality fertilizers, including compost and soil improvers. It contains provisions concerning the public control of production, marketing, importation, testing, packing, labelling and other relevant matters.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to control of fertilising products (No. 47 of 1994).

Legislation | Finland | 1994

Keyword: Plant production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry decisions on fertilizing substances (No. 45 of 1994).

Legislation | Finland | 1994

Keyword: Plant production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act to amend the Fertilizer Act (Act No. 514 of 1998).

Legislation | Finland | 1998

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fertilizer Product Act (No. 539 of 2006).

Legislation | Finland | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Animal by-products, Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX