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Fertilizer Act of 2003.

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to protect the fertilizer consumer and persons selling fertilizer in Malawi by assuring that all fertilizer sold, or offered for sale, in Malawi is in compliance with the provisions of this Act and any regulations enacted under this Act.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Plant protection Fertilizers/nutrients Institution Inspection Special fund Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the (control of) the placing on the market of fertilizers in Malawi. It assigns regulation-making powers to the minister responsible for agriculture and requires the Ministry of Agriculture to control the quality of fertilizers distributed in Malawi.

Full text
English
Website
www.malex.org.mw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fertilizer Regulations, 2003.

Legislation | Malawi | 2003

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Institution, Inspection, Special fund, Standards, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Ecological production/organic production, Pollution control, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX