Fertilizer Regulation Act (Act No. 127). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1950 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Fertilizers/nutrients Inspection Registration Basic legislation Plant production Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to preserve the quality, etc. of fertilizers and to ensure fair trade in fertilizers and their safe application, by creating official specifications and application standards for fertilizers and by undertaking registration, inspections, etc., in order to contribute to maintaining and increasing agricultural productivity, as well as helping to protect the health of the people. Full text English Website www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp