The 2019/1009/EU Fertilising Products Regulation establishes comprehensive rules regarding the safety, quality, and environmental impact of fertilising products placed on the market within the European Union. The regulation covers essential criteria such as product composition, labelling, packaging, traceability, and environmental compliance.
The regulation applies to different types of fertilising products, including:
The regulation defines 11 categories of component materials that can be used in fertilising products. These include raw materials, plant extracts, composts, agricultural by-products, food industry by-products, microorganisms, nutrient polymers, and materials derived from waste management processes.
Fertilising products that comply with the regulation can be placed on the EU market with the CE mark. This mark demonstrates compliance with EU rules and grants the product free circulation within the European market.
Under the 2019/1009/EU Regulation, manufacturers must follow one of the conformity assessment modules:
Manufacturers are required to prepare a technical documentation file, which must include product composition, test reports, quality control procedures, and all relevant technical data proving compliance.
Products that pass conformity assessment may be subject to periodic inspections by notified bodies. In addition, certificates issued under the regulation must be renewed upon expiry, following re-assessment.
The 2019/1009/EU Fertilising Products Regulation guarantees safety and quality standards for fertilising products sold on the EU market. It creates a transparent, reliable, and environmentally friendly market framework that benefits both producers and consumers.