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) Full text English 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Standards, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Basic legislation, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Repeal of the Fertilizers Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 365 of 2004).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