Fertilizers and Biostimulants
Fertilisers and Biostimulants
Fertilisers can be divided into a wide range of categories, all sharing the core purpose of providing plants with essential nutrients or improving their nutrient efficiency.
From a regulatory perspective, however, the pathway diverges significantly. Regulatory requirements depend on the product's intended purpose, the specific compounds, substances, or microorganisms in the formulation and their origin. Depending on your strategy, both EU and national regulations may apply.
How we can help
Depending on the specific claims, formulation, and commercial aims of your fertiliser or biostimulant product, we can guide you through the applicable regulatory landscape to ensure compliance and market entry.
biostimulants
The European regulatory pathway
Under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR), plant biostimulants are included as a distinct, separate product category. To gain market access via this route, a comprehensive technical file—containing all relevant documentation on constituents, contaminants, efficacy and safety—must be evaluated by a notified body.
Fertilisers also should undergo a specific conformity assessment procedure and require a comprehensive technical file, however, depending on the category of the fertilizer and its component materials this may be well performed by the manufacturer self.
Once an EU type-examination certificate is obtained and the product is marked with the CE mark, it becomes freely marketable across all EU member states.
National regulatory pathways
Simultaneously, national legislations remain fully in force. Navigating under national law often requires specific derogations, and compliance requirements can differ substantially from one country to another.
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