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Law "On circulation of fertilizers".

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Public health Registration Plant protection Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 July 2002.
Abstract

The scope of this Law shall be to protect users of fertilizers against application of poor quality fertilizers that are dangerous for human and animal health. Persons performing manufacturing, application, packaging and import of fertilizers shall submit to State Plant Protection Service the following documentation: (a) application for state registration of fertilizers; and (b) annually by 31 December submit data related to manufactured, applied or imported fertilizers with classification of fertilizers related to the previous year. Poor quality fertilizers that is dangerous for human and animal health and that cannot be rendered harmless shall be disposed of by the manufacturer or handler.

Full text
Russian
Website
latvia.news-city.info

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law “On circulation of fertilizers”.

Legislation | Latvia | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Processing/handling, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Basic legislation, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Circulation of Fertilisers (2006)

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Registration, Waste management, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Public health, Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX