Law No. 46 of 2012 regulating Agricultural Materials Handling. Country/Territory Iraq Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural development Fertilizers/nutrients Public health Transport/storage Internal trade International trade Certification Registration Farming Inspection Planting material/seeds Standards Pests/diseases Plant production Plant protection Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 14 articles aims organizing trade operations of agricultural materials and ensuring their compliance with the required standards; controlling import and sale of agricultural materials; protecting safety of agricultural production; increasing farm income by encouraging the cultivation of seeds and the use of appropriate fertilizer. To achieve these objectives the Ministry of Agriculture shall control: the matching between imported agricultural products and required specifications; the licensing system granted for traders and importers; and the entry of seeds and fertilizers to ensure their safety from agricultural pests. Full text Arabic Website www.iraqld.iq