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Fertilizers Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provisions for regulation of manufacturing, importation, exportation, sale and utilization of agricultural fertilizers, to repeal the Fertilizers and Animal Food Stuffs Act, Cap. 378 and to provide for other related matters.
Subject
Livestock, Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Animal health Pests/diseases Basic legislation Fertilizers/nutrients Institution Registration Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act establishes the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority as a body corporate and provides rules relative to the manufacturing, importation and use of and trade in fertilizers, or fertilizer supplements, e.g. growth stimulators and regulators and similar products. It also provides for fertilizer quality control.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fertilizers and Animal Food Stuffs Act, 1962 (No.19 of 1962).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1962

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Authorization/permit, Disinfection/disinfestation, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fertilizers Regulations, 2011 (GN. No. 350 of 2011).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2011

Keyword: EIA, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Registration, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizer (Bulk Procurement) Regulations, 2017 (GN. No. 49 of 2017).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2017

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX