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Fertilizers Act (No. 711 of 2022).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Food quality control/food safety Animal by-products Basic legislation Plant production International trade Biosafety Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Inspection Data collection/reporting Registration Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The objective of the present Act is to to ensure high-quality plant production, food quality, healthy environment and the quality of freshwater resources by promoting the availability of safe, high-quality fertilising products suitable for plant production; promoting the appropriate use of fertilising products and natural fertilisers; and ensuring good consumer information on fertiliser use. It applies to the manufacture, placing on the market, use, storage, transport, export and import of fertilising products and component materials for fertilising products. The Act contains 49 Sections divided into the following chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. Provisions on fertilising products; 3. Business operation; 4. Conformity assessment bodies; 5. Competent authorities and their duties; 6. Supervision; 7. Administrative coercive measures and penalties; and 8. Special provisions.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Repeals

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