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Fertilizers Act 1994.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Federal Act on placing on the market of fertilizers, soil nutrients, cultivation substrata and plant aids.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Fertilizers/nutrients Packaging/labelling Internal trade Inspection Soil pollution/quality Plant production
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

An Act to regulate the trade in fertilizers. At the outset the Act contains a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed. Only those fertilizers are allowed which do not pollute the soil or endanger human health. Article 8 deals with the identification and labelling requirements. Regional authorities are the supervisory bodies. Article 13 establishes procedures for examination of samples, and article 14 details the cases in which the confiscation of fertilizers may take place. The Act consists of 24 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fertilizers Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1985

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, International trade, Internal trade, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fertilizers Ordinance 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1994

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Tariff.

Legislation | Austria | 1999

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Ordinance 2004.

Legislation | Austria | 2004 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Agricultural Amendment Act 2001 and Varieties Protection Act 2001.

Legislation | Austria | 2001

Keyword: Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Registration, Court/tribunal, Authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Varieties Protection Act 2001.

Legislation | Austria | 2001 (2015)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Registration, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Court/tribunal, Authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act amending the Fertilizers Act 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Registration, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act amending the Fertilizers Act 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1997

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Registration, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act amending the Fertilizers Act 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1998

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Seeds Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Forest species, International trade, Internal trade, Inspection, Planting material/seeds, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Seeds Act and Agricultural Amendment Act 2002.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Forest species, International trade, Inspection, Planting material/seeds, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Pesticides, Plant variety, Viticulture/oenological practices, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act amending the Fertilizers Act 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 2001

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Amendment Act 2005.

Legislation | Austria | 2005

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Afforestation/reforestation, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Plant production, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Federal Act on the market of fertilizers and other fertilizer products (Fertilizer Act 2021 - DMG 2021).

Legislation | Austria | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance, Royalties/fees, Fertilizers/nutrients, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Public health, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX