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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