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First Act amending the Fertilizer Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 26, 15 May 2017, 2 pp. 1068-1073
Subject
Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Soil pollution/quality Certification
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act introduces some amendments to the Fertilizer Act of 9 January 2009. In particular, the Act adds article 3 on National action programme concerning protection of water-bodies against nitrate pollution; participation of the public. Furthermore, the Ordinance adds article 11a on Handling of nutrients in enterprises, management of nutrients; article 13a on Quality management. The text consists of 3 articles.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fertilizer Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Special fund, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX