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Fertiliser Control (Amendment) Order, 2013.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Order amends Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. It amends specific schedules, under several headings “Specification of Fertilisers”, relating to several equitable distribution of fertilizers by: fixing the maximum limit of fertilizers, methods of analysis of fertilisers, the specifications of different fertilisers to be imported into India for the purpose of sale of the same in India, for use in agriculture, characteristics and standards, etc.
The Order sets out procedures and requirements for obtaining: certificates of registration for the sale, offer for sale or to carry on the business of selling fertilizers; certificates of manufacture for carrying on businesses involved in the preparation of mixture of fertilisers, or special mixture of fertilizers, Biofertilizers or Organic fertilizers.
The Order further provides for: restrictions on the manufacture, import, sale and distribution of fertilizers; the appointment of enforcement authorities; appointment of fertilizer control laboratories and fertilizer analysts; certification fees; establishment of a Central Fertilizer Committee; etc.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order shall come into force on the date of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amends