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Fertilizers Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 363 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 5409 - B 5485.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Packaging/labelling International trade Inspection Standards Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Regulations enter into effect on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

These Regulations lay down requirements with respect to labelling and packing of fertilizers and with respect to their content. They shall apply to products which are marketed as fertilizers and designated as “EC fertilizer”. The designation “EC fertilizer” which may only be used for fertilizers listed in the First schedule and complying with the conditions laid down by these Regulations and their Schedules. Regulations 3 and 4 set compulsory and optional labelling and marking requirements. Regulation 5 concerns the closure of packages. Regulation 6 provides for verification of compliance in accordance with Commission Directive 77/535/EEC. Regulations 7, 8 and 9 specify criteria regarding the content of active substances in fertilizer and related labelling. (10 regulations completed by 5 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Product Safety Act (No. V of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to fertilizers.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Repeal of the Fertilizers Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 365 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX