Law “On circulation of fertilizers”. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Sea, Water Keyword Fertilizers/nutrients Processing/handling Registration Packaging/labelling Basic legislation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Consumer protection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The scope of this Law shall be protection of consumers against application of poor quality and hazardous fertilizer presenting health risks for human beings and animals, and also ensuring application of equal requirements for natural and legal persons performing activities with fertilizers. It establishes the competence of state executive bodies supervising activities related to circulation of fertilizers. It also sets forth mandatory requirements for manufacturers and packagers of fertilizers r Full text Russian Website latvia.news-city.info References - Legislation Implements Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Fish products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Law "On circulation of fertilizers". Legislation | Latvia | 2001 Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Public health, Registration, Plant protection, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX