Executive Summary:
This document, titled the Fertiliser Control Amendment Order, 2018, amends the Fertiliser Control Order of 1985. It introduces specifications for Calcium Cyanamide as a straight nitrogenous fertilizer and outlines requirements for importers of this substance. The order was issued on February 3, 2018, and comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Overview:**
* The Fertiliser Control Order, 1985 is amended.
* **Calcium Cyanamide Specifications (Schedule I, Part A, i, sub-heading 1 a):**
* Introduces Calcium Cyanamide with the following specifications:
* Moisture (maximum): 1.0% by weight.
* Total Nitrogen (minimum): 19.5% by weight.
* Cyanamide Nitrogen (minimum): 15.0% by weight.
* Nitrate Nitrogen (maximum): 1.5% by weight.
* Particle Size: Not less than 90% shall pass through a 4mm IS sieve and be retained on a 1mm IS sieve.
* **Requirements for Importers of Calcium Cyanamide:**
* Must print a warning on bags stating the material is an irritant to skin and eyes and should only be used with hand gloves.
* Must include hand gloves in each container for farmer use.
* Must provide a leaflet in the fertilizer bags with the following instructions:
* Avoid contact with skin.
* Wear protective clothing and gloves.
* Wash hands and exposed skin after work and before meals.
Impact Analysis:
**Importers:**
* Impact: New requirements for importing Calcium Cyanamide, including packaging and labeling standards.
* Action Required: Implement the specified packaging, labeling, and inclusion of hand gloves and leaflets.
**Farmers:**
* Impact: Introduction of a new fertilizer type (Calcium Cyanamide) with specific usage guidelines for safety.
* Action Required: Follow the instructions provided on the packaging and in the leaflet, including wearing hand gloves and protective clothing.
**Central Government:**
* Impact: Enforcement of the amended Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the new regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: A law that confers powers to the Central Government to control the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities.
Fertiliser Control Order, 1985: An order issued by the Central Government to regulate the trade, quality, and distribution of fertilizers in India.
Fertiliser Control Amendment Order, 2018: An amendment to the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare: A department within the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Calcium Cyanamide: A straight nitrogeneous fertilizer. Requirements for importers of Calcium Cyanamide are outlined.
Neeraja Adidam: Jt. Secy. (Joint Secretary) who issued the order.
New Delhi, Delhi: The location where the order was issued.
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 3rd February, 2018
S.O. 510(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act,
1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the following Order further to amend the Fertiliser
(Control) Order, 1985, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.—(1) This Order may be called the Fertiliser (Control) Amendment
Order, 2018.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, (hereinafter referred to as said
Order), in Schedule I, in Part A,-
(i) in sub -heading 1 (a), relating to “Straight Nitrogeneous Fertilizers”, after serial number 11 and the
entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: -
“12 Calcium Cyanamide
(i) Moisture per cent. by weight, maximum 1.0
(ii) Total Nitrogen per cent. by weight, minimum 19.5
(iii) Cyanamide nitrogen per cent. by weight, minimum 15.0
(iv) Nitrate nitrogen per cent. by weight, maximum 1.5
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Requirements.- Every importer who intends to import Calcium Cyanamide into the country shall be required
to follow the following requirements:-
(i) the importer shall print or cause to be printed on the bags containing fertilizers to the effect that
the material is irritant to skin and eyes and the same shall be used by wearing hand gloves only;
(ii) the importer shall pack or cause to be packed hand gloves for use of farmers along with each
container;
(iii) the importer shall provide or cause to be provided a leaflet indicating the following in the bags
of fertilisers in which the material is packed:
(a) Avoid contact of the product with skin;
(b) Wear protective clothing and gloves;
(c) Wash hands and exposed skin after work and before meal.”
[F. No. 2-2/2017-Fert. Law]
NEERAJA ADIDAM, Jt. Secy.
Foot Note : The Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 was issued vide notification number GSR 758(E), dated
25th September, 1985 and was last amended vide notification number S.O. 3224(E), dated
3rd October, 2017.
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