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Regulation on protection, importation, exportation and supply of organic, organ mineral and micro-biological fertilizers and soil conditioners.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Publication No. 25452.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Soil conservation/soil improvement Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Certification Biological control agents MRL-maximum residue limit Plant protection Residues Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The objective of this Regulation is to define the procedures and principles regarding production, importation, exportation and supply of organic, organo-mineral, special, microbiological fertilizers, as well as fertilizers with enzyme content, and soil conditioners. The heavy metal ratios in terms of MRL are given in mg/kg (ppm). Joint FAO and WHO Codex Alimentarius criteria apply to heavy metals and microorganisms not indicated in the Regulation. The minimum threshold values of harmful microorganisms within organic fertilizers derived from raw materials withnanimal origin are also given. No Lead and tin could be present in raw materials and materials that are used for the production of organic fertilizers with animal origin. Importers are obliged to submit a health certificate to the General Directorate of Agricultural Production and Development of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, prepared by the pertinent authorities of the exporting country, showing that organic fertilizers of animal origin are free from BSE and other notifiable diseases. Companies dealing with the productions of all products listed in this Regulation and its annexes, shall appeal to the General Directorate of Agricultural Production and Development. Details and required documents are given in the Regulation. Companies importing or exporting the products shall also appeal to the same General Directorate. Procedures are given in the Regulation.

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Repeals

Regulation on protection, importation, exportation and supply of organic, organ mineral and micro-biological fertilizers.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on protection, importation, exportation and supply of organic, organ mineral and micro-biological fertilizers and soil conditioners.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Biological control agents, Plant protection, Residues, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX