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Fertilizers Act 1994.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
An Act to regulate the trade in fertilizers. At the outset the Act contains a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed. Only those fertilizers are allowed which do not pollute the soil or endanger human health. Article 8 deals with the identification and labelling requirements. Regional authorities are the supervisory bodies. Article 13 establishes procedures for examination of samples, and article 14 details the cases in which the confiscation of fertilizers may take place. The Act consists of 24 articles.
Long title of text
Federal Act on placing on the market of fertilizers, soil nutrients, cultivation substrata and plant aids.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
The present Act is consolidated as of 163/2015.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bundesgesetz ber den Verkehr mit D ngemitteln, Bodenhilfsstoffen, Kultursubstraten und Pflanzenhilfsmitteln (D ngemittelgesetz 1994 - DMG 1994).
Implemented by
Repeals