(1) Fertilizers may only be placed on the market commercially if they correspond to
a fertilizer type
approved by statutory ordinance.
(2) The Federal Ministry is authorized, by statutory ordinance with the consent of
the Bundesrat, to
approve types of fertilizers that, when applied properly:
- do not harm soil fertility or the
health of humans and domestic animals,
- do not endanger the natural balance,
and
- are suitable for significantly promoting
the growth of cultivated plants, significantly
increasing their yield, or significantly improving their quality.
In the ordinance,
regulations may be issued to define fertilizer types regarding:
- The designation of the fertilizer
types.
- The nutrients and other constituents
defining a fertilizer type, including their minimum
contents.
- The valuation of constituents, for
nutrients their valuation according to their forms and
solubilities.
- The composition.
- The method of manufacture.
- External characteristics.
- Contents of secondary constituents.
- Other requirements important for the
effect or application of the fertilizers.
(3) Paragraph 1 does not apply to:
- Fertilizers intended for delivery
to areas outside the scope of this Act, except for fertilizers
designated as EC fertilizers.
- Fertilizers provided free of charge
for research or testing purposes in the quantities required for
such purposes.
- Farmyard manure, including mixtures
with substances according to ยง 1 Nos. 3 to 5, with peat
or water.
