Fertilizers Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 2, 13 January 2006, pp. 20-29. Long titleOrdinance on principles relating to correct use of fertilizers. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Fertilizers/nutrients Standards Cereals/grains/rice Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance refers to the correct use of fertilizers in agriculture. Article 2 prescribes main guidelines for the use of fertilizers in general. For example, how they have to be used, tools required, etc. Special requirements for fertilizers of animal origin are dealt with in article 3. Thereafter, the text 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 12 articles and 4 Annexes. Full text German Website www.bmj.de References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Legislation | European Union | 1991 (2008) Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Agricultural development, Organic waste, Waste prevention, Waste management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fertilizers Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1996 Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Cereals/grains/rice, Offences/penalties, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX