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The National Fertilizer Quality (Control) Act, no. 23 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 115 of 2019.
Long title
An Act to repeal the National Fertilizer Board Act, Cap. N39, Laws of the Federal Nigeria, 2004, the Fertilizer (Control) Act, Cap. F25, Laws of the Federal Nigeria, 2004, and enact the National Fertilizer Quality Control, 2019, to Provide an Improved Regulatory Framework for the Manufacture, Importation, Sale and Distribution of Fertilizer in Nigeria; and for related matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fraud Farming Agricultural development Business/industry/corporations Fertilizers/nutrients Authorization/permit Inspection International trade Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Plant protection Registration Royalties/fees Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 29 articles, divided into four Parts, provide for safeguarding the interest of farmers against nutrient deficiencies, adulteration, misleading claims; and of fertilizers enterprises, creating an enabling environment for private sector investment in fertilizer industry. The Act concerns: application for business permit, and certificate of registration; payment of fees; prohibited activities, including: operating with an expired permit, selling any fertilizer containing destructive ingredients or properties harmful to plant growth, selling unbranded or misbranded fertlizers; inspection and entry powers; penalties and offences relating to manufacture, importation and distribution of fertlizers.

Full text
English
Website
lawnigeria.com

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fertilizer (Control) Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Fertilizer Board Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1977 (2013)

Keyword: Plant production, Institution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX