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Fertilizers Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 6, 6 February 1996, pp. 118-121.
Long title
Ordinance on principles relating to correct use of fertilizers .
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Standards Cereals/grains/rice Offences/penalties Crops/grasses Agricultural commodities Plant production
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Articles 3, 5 and 7 enter into force on 1 July 1996.
Abstract

The Ordinance refers to the correct use of fertilizers in agriculture. Article 2 prescribes principles for the use of fertilizers in general. For example, how they have to be used and the required tools. Special requirements for fertilizers of animal origin are dealt with in article 3. Then it sets out the criteria to establish the appropriate fertilizer in areas in which a specific kind of cereal is cultivated. Finally, article 7 specifies penalties in case of violation of this Law. The Ordinance consists of 9 articles.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agriculture and Forestry Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Enforcement/compliance, Fertilizers/nutrients, Planting material/seeds, Plant protection, Plant production, Ecological production/organic production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Second Ordinance amending various Ordinances relating to fertilizers.

Legislation | Germany | 1997

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Authorization/permit, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Ordinance amending the Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Cereals/grains/rice, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006 (2012)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Cereals/grains/rice, Offences/penalties, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX