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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Fertilisers) Regulations 2015.

Country
Australia
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
These Regulations, consisting of 16 sections divided into four Parts, are made under sections 24, 27 and 76 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992. Part 2 deals with labels and advice notes for packaged fertilisers. In particular, it establishes that a fertiliser that is sold in a packaged form must have a label affixed in a secure and durable manner to each package covering or containing the fertiliser. Part 3 specifies standards for maximum levels of contaminants in fertilisers, such as: Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead. Part 4 establishes transitional provisions.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/vic152331.pdf
Web site
http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au
Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 October 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992 (No. 46).
Repeals
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Fertilisers) Regulations, 2005.