Fertilizers Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2006 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance 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