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Fertilizers Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
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
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 8 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

Implemented by

Law on the competence of implementation of the Fertilizer Ordinance and the designation of agricultural specialized authorities under the Sewage Sludge Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on competences and enforcement of legislation in the sphere of agriculture and forestry.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Enforcement/compliance, Viticulture/oenological practices, Food security, Planting material/seeds, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending Seeds Ordinances and Fertilizers Ordinances.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Ordinance amending the Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fertilizers Ordinance (DüV).

Legislation | Germany | 2017 (2021)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX