Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Pays/Territoire Type du document Législation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Plantes cultivées Mot clé Engrais/nutriments Autorisation/permis Certification Classement/déclassement Commerce international Infractions/sanctions Protection des végétaux Enregistrement Parasites/maladies Inspection Mauvaises herbes Législation de base Production végétale Entry into force notes This Act enters into force, to be mandatory adopted, 6 months after its approval by the Supreme Council. Résumé The aim of this Act is to regulate the production, importation and handling of fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments in the GCC. The provisions of this Law are applicable to both chemical and organic fertilizers. The present Act is composed of 15 articles. Article 1 deals with the objective of this Act. Article 2 provides for terms and definitions. Article 3 classifies the fertilizers subject to this Act. Article 4 entrusts the Minister of Agriculture to issue the requirements for allowed fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments. Articles 5 and 6 entrust the Competent Authority to register fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments as well as define fees. Article 7 states that a permit is requested to import fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments and gives the exceptions. Article 8 requires a plant health certificate (issued in the country of origin) to accompany each shipment entering the State proving that they are free from weed seeds and harmful microorganisms (fungi, viruses, nematodes…) as well as harmful animal and insect pests. A certificate indicating that they are free from heavy metals and radioactive elements is also required. Article 10 deals with inspections. Article 11 contains offences and penalties. Articles 12-15 deal with general provisions: the Minister of Agriculture shall issue the implementing Regulations of this Order; any amendment to this Order must be agreed by Member States and shall not be valid or effective unless its approval by the Supreme Council. Texte intégral Arabe Site web www.gcc-legal.org Références - Législation Implementé par Royal Decree No.63/2006 issuing the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil improvers. Législation | Oman | 2006 Mot clé: Engrais/nutriments, Protection des végétaux, Législation de base Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implementing Regulation of the Act on fertilizers and soil improvers in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Législation | 2004 Mot clé: Engrais/nutriments, Commerce intérieur, Commerce international, Infractions/sanctions, Emballage/étiquetage, Enregistrement, Royalties/redevances, Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol, Autorisation/permis, Transformation/manutention, Certification, Transport/dépôt, Recherche, Production végétale Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No.24 of 2006 issuing the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Législation | Qatar | 2006 Mot clé: Législation de base, Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol, Engrais/nutriments, Commerce intérieur, Commerce international, Inspection, Production végétale Source: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree No. 63/2006 promulgating the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil improvers. Législation | Oman | 2006 Mot clé: Engrais/nutriments, Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol, Législation de base, Production végétale Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Decision No.173 of 2006 (1427 Higra) approving the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Législation | Arabie Saoudite | 2006 Mot clé: Engrais/nutriments, Production végétale Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No.20 of 2009 approving the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Législation | Koweït | 2009 Mot clé: Engrais/nutriments, Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol, Infractions/sanctions, Production végétale Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No.38 of 2005 issuing the Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Législation | Bahreïn | 2005 Mot clé: Engrais/nutriments, Production végétale Source: FAO, FAOLEX