From The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs:                              
Regulations Regarding the Production, Import,  Marketing and Inspection Of Organic, 
Organomineral Fertilizers And Soil Amendment Products And Other Produ cts, Microbial And 
Enzyme Based Products 
Part One 
Aim, Scope, Legal Standing, Description 
 
Aim 
Article 1 – To define the Regulation sanctions regarding the increasing of the productivity in 
agricultural production, to develop the physical, ch emical and biological structure of the soil, the 
protection of human health and prevention of the envir onmental hazards with the promotion, definition, 
maintaining of analysis methods and the import, pr oduction, marketing and registration of organic, 
organomineral fertilizers and soil amendment produc ts and other products, microbial and enzyme 
based products.  
  
Scope 
Article 2 –  This Regulation covers the products meeting the requirements stated in the regulations 
hereby and its Annexes as well as the products st ated in Annex 1 of the “Regulations of the 
Foundations of Organic Agriculture and its Application”.  
 
Legal Standing 
Article 3 – This Regulation is prepared in view of the 29/6/2001 dated 4703 numbered Regulation of 
the Preparation and Application of the Technical Regulations  of the Products and the enactment of 
the 441 numbered Regulation regarding the Establishm ent and Duties of the Ministry of Agriculture 
and Rural Affairs.   
Descriptions 
 
Article 4 – The  key words and their descriptions are as follows:  
a. Ministry: Ministry of Ag riculture and Rural Affairs, 
b. TÜGEM: General Directorate of Agricultural Production and Development,  
c. KKGM: General Directorate of  Plant Protection and Control, 
d. TSE: Turkish Standards’ Institute, 
e. Provincial Directorate: Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, 
f. Pre-permit sertificate of Import: Written document issued to the concerns Institutions and the 
company; after the Ministry defines the products  to be in accordance with this Regulation, 
stating that the product may be imported and the conditions required for its import.  
g. Authorized committee: The committee of exper ts of one member each from the concerned 
TUGEM Vice General Manager, the concerne d department head and branch head, KKGM, 
Soil department of the Faculty of Agriculture at the Ankara University, The department of 
Biology Teaching of the Faculty of Education at  the Gazi University, The Central Research 
Institute of Soil-Fertilizer and Water Sources, The Ministry of Health, The Ministry of 
Environment and Forestry, The Veterinary Control and Research Institute of the Ankara Etlik 
Centre, The Institute of Mine Survey and Expl oration (MTA) and TSE for purposes of building 
the team of experts required by TUGEM. 
h. Analysis Institutions: The laboratories of private and corporate nature authorized for the 
analysis and testing of the products produced or  imported as per this Regulation hereby and 
its annexes during the inspections of the market  or upon complaints in accordance to the 
notice published by the Ministry each  year in accordance with the 16th article of the 
Regulations regarding the Inspecti on of Chemical Fertilizers.  
i. Reference Institutions: In case of objections to the analyses made by the analysis 
Institutions, the laboratories to act as the judi cial Institutions are: The Ankara Agricultural 
Combat Research Institute of the KKGM, the Refik Saydam Hygiene Directorate of the Ministry of Health, The General directorate of Mine Survey and Exploration (MTA) and the 
laboratories of Institutions or corporation accepted by the Turkis h Standards Institute. 
j. Institution of Conformity Assessment: Stands  for the TSE that evaluates the conformity of the 
products to be imported and sold meeting the re quirements stated in this regulations and its 
annexes hereby; on behalf of the Ministry. 
k. Heavy Metal: Elements such as Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Zinc 
(Zn), Mercury (Hg) and Chromium (Cr), remaining stable after application into the soil and creating environmental pollution by creating soil pollution and accumulating in the  human 
and animal body resulting in adverse effects on the health.  
l. Organic Nitrogen: Nitrogen manufactured in manners other than chemical methods deriving 
directly from plant and animal originated products or obtained without being processed with a 
mineralization technique.   
m. Organic Matter: Contents of organic nature obtained from plant or animal origins.  
n. Organic Fertilizer: Products containing plant nutrition matter in organic compound form for 
purposes of correcting the physical and chemical state of the soil and thus making it easier 
for the uptake of the plant nutrition material; obtained by the plant itself or by-products 
obtained by the processing of the plant or products obtained by animal waste or animal 
refuse.  
o. Organomineral Fertilizers: Fert ilizers obtained by the reaction or blending of one of more than 
one organic fertilizer with a singular, compoun d, secondary or micro plant nutrients. 
p. Soil Amendment: Materials in organic or mineral form with the primary aim to correct the 
physical and chemical form of the soil.  
q. Microbial Fertilizer:  The commercial formulations of live microorganisms that play a role in the 
supplying of the required plant nutrition elem ents by making them more useful through 
biological means.  
r. Products with Enzymes: Products with bio-ca talyzers that minutely breakdown the proteins, 
carbohydrates and fats already present in the plant. 
s. Plant Nutrition Matter: Primary plant nutrit ion elements; nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, 
secondary plant nutrition elements; calciu m, magnesium, sulpher and sodium and micro 
elements iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, molybdenum, chlorine. 
t. cfu/ml (colony forming units/ml) - (kob/gr or k ob/ml): The number of cells forming colonies per 
milliliter.  
u. Symbiotic: The unity providing mutual benefit. 
v. Asymbiotic: A unity that is not symbiotic. 
 
 
Part Two 
General Principles 
 
Heavy Metal Limits 
Item 5 — For the environment protection purposes and the human and animal health, the heavy metal 
rates in the dry matter present in the products stated in this regulation hereby can not exceed the rates 
given below. All rates are in mg/kg (ppm). 
Cadmium (Cd) : 3 
Copper (Cu) : 450 
Nickel (Ni) : 120 
Lead (Pb) : 150 
Zinc (Zn) : 1100 
Mercury (Hg) : 5 
Chromium (Cr) : 350 
Tin* (Sn) : 10 
 2*Is only tested in the animal based  organic fert ilizers and used to raw material for manufacturing 
animal based  organic fertilizers.  
Zinc and Copper stated as trace elements in or ganomineral fertilizers are not evaluated a heavy 
metals. 
Heavy metals not indicatedted above, yet defined as  harmful after proven via scientific data are 
under the criteria of the common codex alimentar ius of the United Nations Food and Agriculture 
Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).  
 
Health Parameters 
Article 6 – The levels of harmful microorganisms present  in organic fertilizers produced by 
animal originated raw materials (expect for feces with or without litter) can not exceed the values 
below.  
Total Bacteria (Anaerobe, Microaerophile) : 1.0x103 cell/g 
Total aerobic microorganisms : Absent (5 kob/gr or kob/ml) 
Bacteria of Enterobacteria group  : <3 kob/gr or kob/ml 
Escherichia coli : Absent 
Clostridium spp : <2 kob/gr or kob/ml 
Salmonella spp : Absent 
Mycobacterium spp : Absent 
Staphylococcus aureus : Absent 
Bacillus anthracis : Absent 
Bacillus cereus : Absent 
Total fungus and yeast : <3 kob/gr or kob/ml 
Harmful microorganism levels present in organic fertilizers obtained by the animal feces with or 
without litter may not exceed the levels below:  
Fecal coliform : <1.0x103 cell/g 
Total coliform : <1.0x105 kob/gr or kob/ml 
Salmonella spp : 3 MPN/4 g or ml 
H5N1 (only for fertiliz er produced from avian 
animals) : Absent 
 
The microbiological content of animal originated organic fertilizers will be analyzed and the levels 
of microorganisms, carrying potential risks, will be documented. For microorganisms not stated above 
yet proven as harmful microorganisms and which levels with support of scientific evidence, the mutual 
codex alimentarius of the United Nations Food and  Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World 
Health Organization (WH O) will be followed.  
Companies importing animal originated organic fertilizers are to obtain an authorized document 
stating that the product to be imported and market ed is free of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy 
(BSE) and indispensable, contagious  and parasitical animal diseases. Th is document is providing from 
exporter country is to be submitted to TUGEM. 
 
Microbiological Parameter 
Article 7 —  Organic fertilizer s must not contain any harmful micr oorganisms and this situation is 
to be supported via microbiological analysis. For microbi ological analysis of animal originated organic 
fertilizers, the parameters in Annex 6 are to be taken into account.  
Symbiotic (Rhizobium spp.) and harmless asymbiot ic microorganisms (free living bacteria, blue 
green algae, michorriza fungus etc) may be present in organic and microbial fertilizers. The types and amounts of the microorganisms present in such produc ts marketed either though production or import, 
are to be declared. 
Part Three 
Production 
 3Production Permit 
Article 8 —  Companies wishing to produce the products defined in this regulation and its 
annexes hereby, have to apply to TUGEM with a written application form and the documents indicated 
below for purposes of receiving a production permit.  
a. Pre Production Permit Form (Annex-VIII) 
b. Detailed Production Process: Ensuring conf identiality, raw materials and the physical, 
chemical and thermal treatments along with microbial additions if applicable; are to be 
declared in detail.  
c. Confirmed sample of the capacity report prepared by the chamber of Industry and/or 
Trade, authorized by the company. In case of the capacity repor t of the Chamber of 
Industry and/or Trade not being available, a repo rt by the relate provincial directorate of 
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.  
d. Authorized copy of permit for “The Openi ng of a Non-Sanitary Institution” from the 
Ministry of Health, Civil Administrative Chief or Provincial Mayoralties or a CED 
(Directorate for the Evaluation of Environment al Impact) “Positive” Document or a CED 
“Not-Required” document or the authorized conf irmed sample stating that the institution 
is not within the scope of the CED regulations.  
e. Sample and Certificate of analysis of the product to be produced.  
f. Trial Reports: results of tr ials held by the official research Institutions or private 
Institutions duly authorized for microb ial products. If present, tests done on the 
productivity of the product, any studies comp leted, experiences earned during tests and 
applications and information regarding the institute overseeing these tests and trials for all other products (if applicable). If the results of these trials are published, a copy may 
be attached to the application form. Copies  of documents stat ing the productive and 
correct applying times, applicable dosages, agricultural cultivation methods and 
successful agricultural trials of methods for the processing of the soil; all authorized by 
the applying company. 
g. The adequacy and the compliance of the company applying for production permit; is to 
be inspected on site by the authorities of the provincial drectorate of Ministry of 
Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The report dul y prepared is presented to the Authorized 
Committee for evaluation. 
h. The production facilities of the company applying for the production permit are inspected 
by the Authorized Committee on site if required. 
i. All documents related to the products produc ed or to be produced in accordance to the 
Regulations and its annexes hereby, are pres ented to the Authorized Committee. A 
production permit is granted by TUGEM in  regards to the report of the Authorized 
Committee. 
j. If in case of change in address, the pr oduction permits granted are re-drawn by 
TUGEM. 
 
Part Four 
Import 
Pre-Permit of Import 
Article 9 —  Companies wishing to import the products def ined in this regulation and its annexes 
hereby, have to apply to TUGEM with a written application form and the documents stated below for 
purposes of receiving an import permit.  
a) Pre permit of Import application Permit Form (Annex-IX) 
b) Original proforma invoice or a copy authorized by the company 
c) Original analysis report (of the past six months) including the heavy metal analysis and its 
Turkish translation. 
d) Detailed Production Process in original or notarized Turkish translation (With ensured 
confidentiality, the manufacturing process mu st detail the production methods, the raw 
 4materials used and the physical, chemical and thermal procedures and if available, any 
microbial additions to the product) 
e) Letter of Guarantee stating that the product is produced a nd marketed as an organic fertilizer 
in its country of origin. The letter has to be original with a Turkish translation.  
f) Letter of guarantee stating the product to be im ported is to be used or sold for agricultural 
purposes only.  
g) For microbial fertilizers, a document granted by KKGM stating that the product is not a 
residue of pesticide has to be declared. Before applying for a permit import, the product has 
to be triad to see if it is accommodating with t he country’s soil and if it has effects on yield. 
The results have to be declared to TUGEM. The pre-permit of import for the products to be 
tried, have to be done by the legal research Institutions or authoriz ed private Institutions 
based on the amounts these In stitutions foresee.  
 
The packaging of the microbial products import ed, have to declare the expiry dates. TSE is 
responsible for checking the expiry dates on the packaging and does not grant the final permit for 
products older than six months. 
 
The Pre-Permit of Import granted by TUGEM is addressed to: 
 
1- The Customs Dire ctorate of the Provincial wh ere the import will take place 
2-The provincial directorate of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs where the import will take 
place 
3- The company that will be importing the product 
4- To TSE, the Conformity as sessment Institute of our Mini stry who will be  checking the 
conformity of the product to the regulations hereby. 
5- To KKGM for the inspection of the product and its conformity to the 3285 numbers Animal 
Health Provincial Police Law and the 6968 number ed Agricultural Opposition and Agricultural 
Quarantine Regulation. 
 
If the organic product to be imported is a produc t to be evaluated within the scope of the 3285 
numbered Animal Health Police Inspection Regulation, a sample is taken by the Veterinary Protection and Customs Directorate. If it is a product that is to be evaluated within the scope of the 6986 numbered Agricultural Controversy and Agricultural Q uarantine Law (for fertilizers of plant origin not 
processed thermally, not st erilized, not processed in high heat or disinfection processes) a sample is 
taken in accordance to the Regulations for taking Samples of the Directorate of Agricultural 
Quarantine. Part of the sample is sent to the In stitute for the conformity assessment (TSE) for the 
checking of the conformity of the sa mple to the criteria of the regula tions it represents. In accordance 
to the analysis report and the result of the analysis  done by the Directorate of  Agricultural Quarantine 
and/or the Veterinary Protection and Customs director ate, a final import permit is granted by KKGM.  
If the product is to be evaluated in view of t he 6968 numbered Law of the Agricultural Combat and 
Agricultural Quarantine and the 3285 numbered The Law  of Animal Health Control, a sample is 
taken by the Institute of  conformity assessment (TSE). The sample taken is analyzed to see if it 
meets the criteria of the regulations  it represents. If the results of t he analysis meet the criteria of the 
regulations, the Institute that conformity as sessment (TSE) grants the final import permit. A copy of 
the analysis results of the Institute that conformity assessment (TSE) is sent to the company .  
If accepted as non-conforming to the criteria  of the Regulations, the importing company 
reserves the right to object to the analysis result s within 15 days of its receipt. In such case, the 
Directorate of Agricultural Quar antine under KKGM, Veterinary Prot ection and Customs Directorate 
and the Institute of Conformity as sessment have to re-do the analysis with an expert advised by the 
company. The result is final. In case the organic pro duct is not in conformity to the criteria of the 
regulations stated hereby, the product is  not allowed to enter the country. 
 5Within 15 days of import the importing company has to submit the customs declaration form 
and the customs tax receipt to TUGEM and the Prov incial Directorates. After completing of the 
import procedures, the company also has to submit the pre-import form to TUGEM.  
 
Part Five 
 
Offering the Product to the Market 
License and Registration Document 
Article 10 —  All companies producing or importing the products descripted in the regulations of 
its annexes hereby, have to document their activities by obtaining a License document within 30 days 
of their production or imports. Fo r any product marketed; the producing or importing company has to 
obtain a Registration document within 30 days of production or import. 
 
In order to receive a License document, the company has to apply to TUGEM with the following 
documents: 
a. The License Application form present in Annex-X 
b. The original dossier of the Chamber of Commerce 
c. Authorized copy of the Tax Sheet 
d. For contract manufacturing productions, original of the production contract 
 
In order to receive a Registration document, the company has to apply to TUGEM with the 
following documents: 
 
a. The Registration application form present in Annex IX 
b. An original copy of the certificate of analys is inclusive of the heavy metal analysis and dating 
back to not longer than six months 
c. For imported products, an authorized copy of the certificate of analysis granted by the 
Institute of conformity asse ssment(TSE) prepared during the process of application for 
registration (the importing company is responsible of the marketing of imported goods) 
d. If the product is of animal origin, an original copy of the certificate of analysis inclusive the 
parameters stated in Article 6.  
e. An authorized copy of the Manufacturing pr ocess to the declared by the company (With 
ensured confidentiality, the manufacturing proces s must detail the production methods, the 
raw materials used and the physical, chemical and thermal procedures and if available, any 
microbial additions to the product) 
f. Two copies of the product label as per the style described in Annex VII 
g. For contract manufacturing pr oductions, a authorized copy of the production contract by the 
company 
 
For renewal of the expired Registration and Li cense documents, the original documents along 
with the other documents are to be submitted to TUGEM. 
 
Registration and License documents may not be transferred, used for commercial purposes and sold. All changes in title and addresses are to be informed to the Ministry within 15 days following the 
official notice of change in address. Unless info rmed, all licenses and following that, the registration 
documents will be cancelled.  
 
Marketing of the Products 
Article 11 —  All products described in this regulat ions and its annexes hereby, can only be 
marketed with appropriate packaging. All pack aging must be irreversible upon opening.   
 
Part Six 
Basis of Inspection 
 6Inspection 
Article 12 —  All products described in the regulations and its annexes hereby, are inspected by 
the Provincial Directorates Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs take account of the tolerances 
defined in Annex XII and thi Regulations of the In spection of Chemical Fertilizers and the Notice 
issued take account of this Regulations. In case of the results of the analysis of the samples taken during the market and complaint inspections are not  in conformity with this Regulations and its 
annexes hereby, actions are taken in accordance  to the items of the 4703 numbered Law for The 
Preparation and Application of the Tech nical Regulations of the Products. 
Also, during inspections made by the Provincial Dire ctorates, if it is determined that the products 
defined in the Regulations and its annexes hereb y are being imported and marketed for purposes 
other than agricultural purposes; a declaration of the crime committed is done to the Republic 
Prosecutor. 
 
 
Taking Samples and Methods of Analysis 
Article 13 – The analysis of the products defined in th is regulation and its annexes; are done in 
accordance to the methods defin ed in Annex XIII and the analysis  method will be declared in the 
analysis report.  
 
Taking the samples and the number of samples to be taken for purposes of the representation of 
the products is defined in accordance  to Annex 2 of the Regulations for the Inspection of Chemical 
Fertilizers. The analysis of the mineral and chemical content of the products including primary, 
secondary and trace elements; stat ed in the regulations he reby  will be analyzed as per the methods 
defined in Annex 3 of the Regulations for the Inspection of Chemical Fertilizers with the tolerances as stated in the Annex XI of the R egulation hereby. The laboratory is responsible to submitting the 
certificates of analyses with the product code number and values found to the Provincial Directorate of 
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, for purpo ses of comparison with the Regulations hereby.  
 
Labeling and Marks  
Article 14 —  The information regarding labeling and ma rks stated in Annex V II of the regulation 
hereby, is to be declared on any label or packaging  for the products defined by the Regulations and its 
annexes hereby.   
 
Part Seven 
Statistics 
Collection of Data 
Article 15 —  All persons or Institutions obtaining and marketing the products defined in the 
Regulation or its annexes hereby, by means of prod uction or import are oblig ed to send the purchase, 
sale and stock figures within the scope of the proc edures and principles defined by the Ministry, for 
purposes of building a statistical database.   
 
Part Eight 
Temporary and Final Clauses 
 
Cancelled Regulations  
Article 17 – The Regulations Regarding the Production, Import, Marketing and Inspection of Organic, 
Organomineral Fertilizers and Soil Amendment Products and Other Products, Microbial and Enzyme Based Products dated 4/5/2004 numbered 25452 published in the legal gazette has been deemed 
ineffective. 
Temporary article 1 – Products declared in these Regulation s and its annexes hereby produced of 
animal feces and composts of house wastes can not be imported and marketed.   
Temporary article 2 – Products not stated in these Regulations  and the “Regulations Regarding the 
Principles of Organic Agricultur e and Their Application” will be evaluated by the Authorized Committee 
 7 8and documented according to the principles of these Regulations hereby.  However products certified 
by accredited institution of organic agricultur e certification and imported/to be imported can be 
marketed and used for organic agriculture with the co ndition that their certificates are recertified. 
Temporary Article 3 – Products imported or produced and registered before the publication of these 
Regulations hereby, are valid until the expiry of the registrations, based on the 4/5/2004 dated and 
numbered 25452 “Regulations regarding the Production,  Import, Marketing and Inspection of Organic, 
Organomineral Fertilizers and Soil Amendment Products and Other Products, Microbial and Enzyme Based Products” published in the legal gazette.  
Effectiveness 
Article 18 — This Regulations hereby are force on following the date of its publication. 
Execution 
Article 19 —  This Regulations are executed by the Mini ster of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Affairs.Annex I 
ORGANİC FERTILIZERS 
ANIMAL AND PLANT BASED ORGAN İC FERTILIZERS  
No Type 
designati
on Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components of the 
organic product 
 Raw material contents, amount and 
required plant nutrition matter and 
other criteria to be present in the 
product EC, pH and other 
information to be 
declared on the 
product label Mandatory 
content to be declared on the label 
 
1 Solid 
Organic 
Fertilizer 
 
 
 Product obtained via physical and/or 
chemical processing of Plant and/or 
Animal based products (except fecal 
origin). 
-  Organic fertilizers containing amino 
acids obtained by synthesis or amino 
acids obtained via synthesis and then 
added to fertilizers , can be offered to the 
market after registration via the Plant Protection Department. 
 - Organic Matter: At least 40% 
- Total (N + P 2O5 + K 2O): At least 
3% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20% 
- Any raw materials used in the 
product are to be indicated in the manufacturing process. 
- 90% of the produ cts have to pass 
through a 10 mm sieve. 
- Chlorine analysis PH 
- The statements 
“Plant growth regulator and Plant Protection” 
will not be used. 
 
 - Total Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Total (Humic and Fulvic) acid (if 
exceeds 1%) 
- Free amino acids (If exceeds 2%) 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5)  
- Water soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O) 
- Maximum humidity 
- The raw materials used are to be 
indicated in the Type Designation 
- Products with amino acids contents 
will be indicated in the type 
designation 
2 Liquid Organic 
Fertilizer 
 
 Products in solution or suspension form 
obtained by the physical and/or chemical 
processing of plant and/or animal 
originated (except fecal origin). 
-  Organic fertilizers containing amino 
acids produced by synthesis or amino 
acids produced via synthesis and then 
added to fertilizers , can be offered to the 
market after registration via the Plant 
Protection Department. 
 - Total Organic Matter: At least 
20% 
- Total (N + P 2O5 + K 2O): At least 
1% 
- Any raw materials used in the 
product is to be indicated in the 
manufacturing process. PH 
* - Total Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5)  
-  Water soluble Potassium Oxide 
(K2O) 
- Total (Humic and Fulvic) acid (if 
exceeds 1%) 
- Free amino acids (If exceeds 2%) 
- The raw materials used are to be 
indicated in the Type Designation 
- Products with amino acids contents 
will be indicated in the type designation 
 93 Solid 
Farm 
Fertilizer Product obtained by the fermentation or 
drying of animal feces collected from 
decking with or without litter. 
 - Organic Matter: At least 40% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 1% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20% pH 
* 
Salinity  - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Maximum humidity 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O) 
[if exceeds 1 %) 
- C/N 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) [if 
exceeds 1]  
- Total(Humic+fulvik)acid(if exeeds %1) 
4 Liquid 
Farm 
Fertilizer 
 Product obtained of solid farm fertilizer  
by dissolving with water. - Organic Matter: At least 20% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 1% 
 pH 
* 
Salinity - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O) 
[if exceeds 1%] 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
- Total(Humic+fulvik)acid(if exeeds %1) 
5 Solid 
Fertilizers of Avian 
Animals 
 
 
 
Bat Fertilizer Products obtained by the aerobic fermentation and drying of feces of avian 
animals collected from decking with or 
without litter or products obtained by the 
fermentation and drying of feces of other 
avian animals collected from their natural habitat. 
 - Organic Matter: At least 40% 
- Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus 
Pentoxide (P2O5): At least 2% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20 % 
- C/N: 15 – 25 (expect for bat 
fertilizer) 
 pH * 
Salinity - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O) 
[if exceeds 1%] 
- Maximum Humidity 
- C/N 
- The raw materials used are to be 
indicated in the Type Designation 
 106 Liquid 
Fertilizers 
of Avian 
Animals 
 Liquid product obtained solid fertilizers of avian animals by dissolving in water.  - Organic Matter: At least 20% 
- Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus 
Pentoxide (P 2O5): At least 1 % pH 
* 
Salinity - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O) 
[if exceeds 1%] 
- The raw materials used are to be 
indicated in the Type Designation 
 
Annex II 
ORGANOMINERAL FERTILIZERS 
       A – ORGANOMINERAL FERTILIZERS WITH N  
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components of 
the organomineral product 
 Raw material contents, amount and 
required plant nutrition matter and other 
criteria to be present in the product Salinity, pH and 
other information to 
be declared on the 
product label Mandatory 
content to be declared on the label 
 
1 Solid 
Organomineral 
fertilizer with 
Nitrogen 
 Product obtained with the mixing or reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen with one or more 
organic fertilizers 
  
  - Organic Matter: At least 20% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 12% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20% 
- The forms and amounts of the 
Nitrogen are to be declared as defined below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium   
             Nitrogen, Urea Nitrogen. 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter 
and/or trace elements are to be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts described in the 
Regulations of Chemical Fertilizers 
Used for Agricultural Purposes. 
 
 
 
 pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal origin are used as the 
source of organic 
matter) 
 - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Forms and amounts of the 
Nitrogen 
- Maximum Moisture 
 
 11 
 
2 Liquid 
Organomineral 
fertilizer with N 
 
 Products in suspension or solution 
form obtained with the mixing or 
reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen with one or more 
organic fertilizers 
  - Organic Matter: At least 15% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 8% 
- The forms and amounts of the 
Nitrogen are to be declared as below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium  
             Nitrogen, Urea Nitrogen. 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter 
and/or trace elements are to be declared if added or present in the 
minimum amounts described in the Regulations of Chemical Fertilizers 
Used for Agricultural Purposes. pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal 
materials are used as 
the source of organic 
matter) 
 - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Forms and amounts of the 
Nitrogen 
 
 
          B – ORGANOMINERAL FERTILIZERS WITH NP  
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components 
of the organomineral product 
 Raw material contents, amount and required plant nutrition 
matter and other criteria to be present in the product Salinity, pH and 
other information to be declared on 
the product label Mandatory 
content to be 
declared on the 
label 
 
1 Solid 
Organomineral fertilizer with NP
 Product obtained with the mixing or 
reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen and Phosphate 
with one or more organic fertilizers. 
 
  - Organic Matter: At least 20% 
- Total (N+P 2O5): At least 12% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 3% 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5): At least 5% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20% 
- The forms and amounts of the Nitrogen are to be declared 
as below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Urea   
             Nitrogen. 
- The solubility of the total Phosphorus will be declared as 
below: 
Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5), Water Soluble 
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are 
to be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts 
described in the Regulations of Chemical Fertilizers Used pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal 
origin are used as 
the source of organic matter) 
 - Organic 
Matter 
- Total 
Nitrogen 
- Organic 
Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of 
the Nitrogen 
- Total 
Phosphorus Pentoxide 
(P
2O5) 
- Water 
Soluble Phosphorus 
 12for Agricultural Purposes. 
 
 Pentoxide 
(P2O5) 
- Maximum 
Moisture 
 
2 Liquid 
Organomineral fertilizer with NP
 Product in suspension or solution 
form obtained with the mixing or 
reaction of plant nutrition element containing Nitrogen and 
Phosphorus with one or more 
organic fertilizers.  - Organic Matter: At least 15% 
- Total (N+P 2O5): At least 10% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 3% 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5): At least 4% 
- The forms and amounts of the Nitrogen are to be declared 
as below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Urea   
             Nitrogen. 
- The solubility of the total Phosphorus will be declared as 
below: 
Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5), Water Soluble 
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are 
to be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts 
indicated in the Regulations of Chemical Fertilizers Used 
for Agricultural Purposes. pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal 
origin are used as 
the source of 
organic matter) 
 - Organic 
Matter 
- Total 
Nitrogen 
- Organic 
Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of the Nitrogen 
- Total 
Phosphorus 
Pentoxide 
(P2O5) 
- Water 
Soluble Phosphorus 
Pentoxide 
(P
2O5) 
- Phosphorus 
Pentoxide soluble in 
water and 
neutral ammonium 
citrate (P
2O5) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 13      C – ORGANOMINE RAL FERTILIZERS WITH NK 
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components 
of the organomineral product 
 Raw material contents, amount and required plant nutrition matter 
and other criteria to be present in the product Salinity, pH and 
other 
information to 
be declared on 
the product 
label Mandatory 
content to be declared 
on the label 
 
1 Solid 
Organomineral 
fertilizer with NK 
 Product obtained with the mixing or 
reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen and Potassium 
(except potassium hydroxide and potassium chloride) with one or 
more organic fertilizers. 
 - Organic Matter: At least 20% 
- Total (N+K 2O): At least 12% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 3% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 5% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20% 
- The forms and amounts of the Nitrogen are to be declared as 
below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Urea   
             Nitrogen. 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are to 
be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts 
described in the Regulations of  Chemical Fertilizers Used for 
Agricultural Purposes. pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal origin are used as the source of 
organic matter) 
 - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of the Nitrogen 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide 
(K2O) 
- Maximum 
Moisture 
2 Liquid 
Organomineral fertilizer with NK 
 
 Products in suspension or solution form obtained with the mixing or reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen and Potassium 
(except potassium hydroxide and 
potassium chloride???? ) with one 
or more organic fertilizers.  
 - Organic Matter: At least 15% 
- Total (N+K 2O): At least 10% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 3% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 4% 
- The forms and amounts of the Nitrogen are to be declared as 
below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Urea   
             Nitrogen. 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are to 
be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts 
indicated in the Regulations of Chemical Fertilizers Used for 
Agricultural Purposes. pH 
* 
  - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of the 
Nitrogen 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide (K
2O) 
 
 
       
 
 
 14 
 D – ORGANOMINERAL FERTILIZERS WITH NPK  
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components of 
the organomineral product 
 Raw material contents, amount and required plant nutrition 
matter and other criteria to be present in the product Salinity, pH and 
other 
information to be 
declared on the 
product label Mandatory 
content to be declared on 
the label 
 
1 Solid 
Organomineral 
fertilizer with 
NPK 
 Products obtained with the mixing or reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen, Phosphorus and 
Potassium (except potassium hydroxide and potassium chloride) 
with one or more organic fertilizers. 
 - Organic Matter: At least 20% 
- Total (N+P 2O5+K2O): At least 12% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 3% 
- Total Phosphorus Pentaoxide (P 2O5): At least 5% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 5% 
- Maximum Moisture: 20% 
- The forms and amounts of the Nitrogen will be declared as 
below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Urea   
             Nitrogen. 
- The solubility of the total P hosphorus to be de clared as below:
Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5), Water Soluble 
Phosphorus Pentaoxide (P 2O5) 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are to 
be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts described in the Regulations of  Chemical Fertilizers Used for 
Agricultural Purposes. pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal 
origin are used as the source of 
organic matter) 
 - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of the Nitrogen 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentaoxide (P 2O5) 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide (K
2O) 
- Maximum Moisture 
 
 152 Liquid 
Organomineral 
fertilizer with 
NPK 
 Product in suspension or solution form obtained with the mixing or 
reaction of plant nutrition element 
containing Nitrogen, Phosphorus and 
Potassium (except potassium 
hydroxide and potassium chloride) with one or more organic fertilizers.  
 - Organic Matter: At least 15% 
- Total (N+P 2O5+K2O): At least 12% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 2% 
- Total Phosphorus Pentaoxide (P 2O5): At least 4% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 4% 
- The forms and amounts of the Nitrogen are to be declared as 
below: 
             Nitrate Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, Urea   
             Nitrogen. 
- The solubility of the total Phosphorus will be declared as 
below: 
Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5), Water Soluble 
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are to 
be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts indicated in the Regulations of Chemical Fertilizers Used for Agricultural Purposes. pH 
* 
Salinity (if animal origin are used as 
the source of 
organic matter) 
 - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Organic Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of the Nitrogen 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentaoxide (P 2O5) 
- Water Soluble 
Phosphorus Pentaoxide (P
2O5) 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide (K
2O) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 16Annex – III 
OTHER PRODUCTS 
 
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components of 
the organic product 
 Raw material contents, amount and required plant nutrition 
matter and other criteria to be present in the product EC, pH and other 
information to be 
declared on the 
product label Mandatory 
content to be declared on 
the label 
 
1 Coated or 
Blended NPK 
(Singular, 
Double or Triple Blend) 
products 
 Products obtained by the addition of organic glue to humified solid organic 
products with solid humic acids 
obtained from bituminous peat and peat beds used as the coating or 
blending material (organic materials 
of fossil origins) spray coated or 
blended with organic raw materials 
micronized in 50-90 degrees Celsius.  - Organic Matter: At least 10% 
- Total Triple Fertilizers (N+P+K): At least 30% 
- Total Double Fertilizers (NP, NK, PK): At least 20% 
- Singular Fertilizers (N): At least 20% 
- Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5): At least 25% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 25% 
- The form and amount of Nitrogen is to be stated. 
- The solubility and amount of Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5) is 
to be stated. 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are to 
be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts described in the Regulations of  Chemical Fertilizers Used for 
Agricultural Purposes.   
pH 
* - Total Organic 
Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Forms and 
amounts of 
Nitrogen 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentaoxide (P 2O5) 
- Water soluble 
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P
2O5) 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide 
(K2O) 
 
2 Vinas Extract Solid extract obtained left over from of 
Molasses the production of yeast and alcohol to sugar production. - Organic Matter: At least 5% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 20% 
- Chloride content can not exceed 1%  
- Maximum moisture 20% pH 
* - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen: (If 
exceeds 1%) 
- Total Magnezyum 
oxide(MgO):          (If exceeds 1%) 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide 
(K2O) 
- Maximum humidity 
 173 Liquid Vinas Liguid extract of Molasses left over 
from sugar production and liquid 
extract obtained from the production 
of yeast and alcohol. - Organic Matter: At least 25% 
- Total Nitrogen: At least 2% 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide (K 2O): At least 5% 
- Chloride content can not exceed 2%  pH 
* - Organic Matter 
- Total Nitrogen 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide 
(K2O) 
4 
  
  Seaweed 
 Product in solid form obtained through 
physical and chemical processing 
including dehydration, freezing and 
crumbling.  Organic Matter: At least 30% pH 
* - Organic Matter 
- Alginic acid 
- Giberallic acid 
- Total Potassium 
Oxide (K 2O) 
 
5 Liquid Sea 
Weed Product obtained of solid Seaweed by 
dissolving with water.  Organic Matter: At least 5% 
   pH 
* - Organic Matter 
- Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide 
(K2O) 
- Optional: Algenic, 
Giberallic Acid 
 
6 Liquid Humic 
Acid 
Or 
Liquid Fulvic Acid 
 Product in solution form, obtained 
with the physical and chemical 
processing of treated natural 
Leonardite in solid form with 
potassium hydroxide. 
 - Total (humic + fulvic) acid: At least 12% 
- Maximum Na: 1% 
- Secondary plant nutrition matter and/or trace elements are to 
be declared if added or present in the minimum amounts described in the Regulations of  Chemical Fertilizers Used for 
Agricultural Purposes. PH 
* - Organic Matter 
- Total (humic + 
fulvic) acid 
- Fulvic acid (if 
present) 
- Total Nitrogen (if 
exceeds 1%) 
- Water soluble 
Potassium oxide (K
2O) 
 187 Potassium 
Humate 
 
Or 
 
Fulvic Acid Product in solid form obtained via 
granulation of liquid humic and fulvic 
content of humic acid salt. 
 - Total (humic + fulvic) acid: At least 65% 
- Maximum Humidity: 20%  PH 
* − Total Organik 
Matter(Optional) 
− Total (humic + 
fulvic) acid 
− Fulvic acid (if 
present) 
− Maximum Moisture 
− Total Nitrogen (if 
exceeds 1%) 
− Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide (K
2O) 
-Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (P
2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
- Boron: If the boron 
amount exceeds 2 
ppm, the statement 
“to be used on 
plants resistant to 
Boron” must be 
declared on the label 
 198 Organic Fertilizer 
obtained  by 
Fermantation Product obtained matter house orgin 
or mixing with animal feces by 
anaerobic fermentation and with 
aerobic hijyenitation. - Total Organik Matter at least:%15 
- Used to raw material declared in prosses PH 
* 
Salinity  − Total Organik 
Matter 
− Total Nitrogen ( İf 
exceeds %1) 
− Organik Nitrojen 
− Total (humic + 
fulvic) acid( İf 
exceeds %2) 
− Free Aminoacids( İf 
exceeds %2) 
− Water Soluble 
Potassium Oxide (K
2O) 
-Total Phosphorus  Pentoxide (P
2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 20 
Annex - IV 
SOIL AMENDMENTS 
A – Organic Soil Amendments                       
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components 
of the organic product 
 Raw material contents, amount and required plant nutrition 
matter and other criteria to be present in the product Salinity, pH 
and other 
information 
to be 
declared 
on the 
product 
label Mandatory 
content to be declared on the 
label 
 
1 Plant Based 
Compost Product obtained with the aerobic 
fermentation of organic wastes of 
plant origin. 
 − Organic Matter: At least 35% 
− Maximum Moisture: 20% 
− 90% of the product is to pass through a 10 mm 
sieve 
− The source of the raw material is to be declared 
 PH 
* - Total Organic Matter 
- Maximum Moisture 
- Total Nitrogen (if exceeds 
1%) 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentoxide (P 2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
- Water soluble Potassium 
Oxide (K 2O) [if exceeds 
1%] 
- C/N 
2 House Waste 
Based Compost Product obtained with the aerobic 
fermentation of organic wastes 
present in house waste. 
The glass, metal, ash, plastic, 
elastic, leather and other 
selectable matter can not exceed 
2% of the total weight. − Organic Matter: At least 35% 
− Maximum Moisture: 20% 
− 90% of the product is to pass through a 10 mm 
sieve 
− The size of particles of plastic materials or other 
un-recyclable material can not be more than 10 mm. 
− The source of the raw material used is to be 
declared 
− The Arsenic in the dry matter can not exceed 20 
mg/kg 
 PH 
Salinity 
value: 
Maximum 4 mmhos/cm 
 - Total Organic Matter 
- Maximum Moisture 
- Total Nitrogen (if exceeds 
1%) 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentoxide (P 2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
- Water soluble Potassium 
Oxide (K 2O) [if exceeds 
1%] 
- C/N 
 213 Leonardite Sediment rock of organic clay 
formed through the degradation 
and humification of plant and 
animal residues in prehistoric 
times as a result of their 
sedimentation in aquatic areas under pressure, heat and 
anaerobic conditions. This product 
increases the physical, chemical 
and biological activity of the soil 
with its high humic content. When applied to the soil, it creates 
humus and increases the 
availability of the plant nutrition 
bound in the soil. − Total (humic + fulvic) acid: At least 40% 
− CaCO 3: At least 5% 
− Maximum Moisture: 35% 
− Granule Size: 1 – 4 mm 
− If in Powder Form: Maximum particle size 50 
Mesh PH 
* −  Total Organik 
Matter(Optional) 
-     Total (humic + fulvic) acid 
- Total Nitrogen (if exceeds 
1%) 
- Total Posphorus 
Pentoxide (P2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
- Water soluble potassium 
oxide (P2O5) [if exceeds 1%] 
- Maximum Moisture 
- Boron: If the boron amount 
exceeds 2 ppm, the 
statement “to be used on 
plants resistant to Boron” 
must be declared on the 
label 
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B – Mineral Soil Amendment 
 22NO Type Designation Information regarding 
means of obtaining and 
main components of the 
mineral product 
 Raw material contents, amount and required plant 
nutrition matter and other criteria to be present in the 
product Salinity, pH 
and other 
information 
to be 
declared 
on the 
product 
label Mandatory 
content to be declared on the 
label 
 
 Active Agricultural Lime: 
Calcium carbonate used to 
purpose decrease soil acidity or natural, active 
product containing Calcium 
Oxide obtained by heat 
treatment. − Calcium Carbonate (CaCO 3): At least 90% 
− Calcium Oxide (CaO): At least 50% 
− Particle size: Maximum 2 mm 
  − Total CaO 
− Particle size 
− Maximum Moisture 
− The statement “To be used 
for eliminating soil acidity” 
must be declared 1 Agricultural Lime 
Inactive Agricultural Lime: 
Natural and inactive product containing Calcium 
Hydroxide produced for 
eliminating soil acidity. 
 − Calcium Hydroxide[Ca(OH) 2]: At least 60% 
− Particle size: Maximum 2 mm  − Total CaO 
− Particle size 
− Maximum Moisture 
− The statement “To be used 
for eliminating soil acidity” 
must be declared 
2  Gypsum Natural product with 
calcium sulphate content, 
precipitated with vaporizing 
used for the correction of sodium in alkaline solids   − Calcium Oxide(CaO): At least 25% 
− Sulphur Trioxide(SO3): At least 35% * − Total CaO 
− Total SO 3 
− Calcium Sulphate (CaSO 4.2H 2O): At least 60% − Particle size 
− The statement “To be used 
for rehabilitation Sodyum in 
Alkali Solids” must be 
declared  
− Maximum Moisture  
3 Calcium Magnesium 
Carbonate (Dolomite)  Natural product of calcium carbonate with  
magnesium as a main 
component that keeps the soil moist, airy and 
permeable.  − Calcium Oxide(CaO): At least 25% 
− Magnesium Oxide(MgO): At least 15% 
− Particle size: At least 80%<200 Microns 
− Mineral analysis  − Total CaO 
 23− Total MgO 
− Particle size 
− The statement “To be used 
for eliminating soil acidity” must be declared  
− Maximum Moisture   
 244 
  
  Minirals of the Zeolite 
Group KLİNOPTİLOLİ T pH − Klinoptilolit rate: At least 75% 
A mineral of sodium, 
calcium, potassium and 
alumina-silicate. As it has 
a high water retention 
capacity, it keeps the water moist, airy and permeable 
and does not have 
eriyonite in its content. * 
 − Particle size 
−  Porozite − Mineral analysis 
 − Total Sodium (Na) 
− Total (K2O) 
− Used for the amendment of 
heavy (clay) soil and several 
growing mediums. 
 − Maximum Humidity 
− Boron content: if the amount 
of boron is more than 2 ppm, the statement that the 
product must be used on boron resistant plants, must 
be declared on the label. 
− Warning signs for following 
during applications are to be 
stated. 
5 Vermiculite This is an iron-magnesium 
alumina silicate where main component is a clay 
mineral with mica. As it 
has a high water retention 
capacity, it keeps the soil 
moist, airy and permeable. − Porozite: At least 40% pH 
* − Particle size 
− Porozite 
− Maximum Moisture 
 
6 Diatomite (Diatomite soil) - Porozite 
- Total SiO 2 
- Maximum moisture - Porozite: At least 40 % 
- Silisiyum Dioxide SiO 2: At least 40% 
- Mineral Analysis pH 
* Rock formed due to the 
sedimentation of single cell 
creatures and 
microorganisms in fresh 
water lakes.  As it is highly 
absorbent, it keeps the soil moist, airy and permeable. - Use in acidic soils is 
advised. 
7 * - Total SiO2 
- Total AL2O3 
- Particle Size 
- Porozite Pumice Stone(Pomza)/Perlite Rock formed due to the precipitation of volcanic ashes in lakes and sea. - Porozite: At least 40% 
- Silisiyum Dioxide(SiO2): At least 50% 
- Aluminyum Oxide (AL 2O3 ): At least 10% 
- Mineral analysis 
- Makimum Moisture 
 25- Used for the amendment 
of heavy clay soil C – Organic and Mineral Soil Amendment Products 
 
NO Type Designation Information regarding 
means of obtaining and 
main components of the 
organic and mineral 
product Raw material contents, amount and required plant 
nutrition matter and other criteria to be present in the 
product Salinity, pH 
and other 
information 
to be 
declared 
on the 
product 
label Mandatory 
 content to be declared on the 
label 
 
1 Blended Soil Amendment 
Product (Natural) Mixture of organic soil 
amendment 
product/products with 
mineral soil amendment product/products. 
Note: Sulphur may be added to regulate the pH. 
 - Organic Matter: At least 5% 
- Maximum Humidity: 20% 
 
 
 - 90% of the product is to pass through a 5 mm sieve. 
The source of the raw material used in the product will be declared. 
- In case of use of elemental Sulphur: 98% S (SO 3: 
245%) 
- Describe the Sulphur as total SO 3 PH 
* - Total organic matter 
- Maximum Humidity 
- Total Nitrogen (if exceeds 
1%) 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentoxide (P2O5) [if exceeds 1%] 
- Water Soluble Potassium 
Oxide (K2O) [if exceeds 1%] 
2 Blended Soil Amendment 
Product Product of a mixture of 
organic and minerals 
originating from the 
processes in the sugar 
industry. - Organic Matter: At least 10% 
- Calcium Carbonate (CaCO 3): At least 60% 
- Maximum Humidity: 20% 
 PH 
* - Total Organic Matter 
- Calcium 
Carbonate(CaCO3) 
- Maximum Humidity 
- Total Nitrogen: (If exceeds 
1%) 
- Total Phosphorus 
Pentoxide (P2O5) [if 
exceeds 1%] 
- Water Soluble Potassium 
Oxide (K2O) [if exceeds 
1%] 
 26 
Annex - V 
Microbial Fertilizer  
 
NO Type 
Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components of the 
microbial fertilizer 
 Raw material 
contents, amount and 
required plant 
nutrition matter and 
other criteria to be 
present in the product pH and other information to be 
declared on the product label Mandatory 
content to be 
declared on the label 
 
1 
  
  
  
  Microbial 
Fertilizers 
 Natural fungus present in the soil mutual living with the plants and carrying the 
micro and macro elements to the plant, 
Cyanobacteria and algae present 
naturally in the soil and mutual living with 
paddy plants and providing the plant with nitrogen, bacteria of which effectiveness 
in circumstances where it is isolated from 
the soil has been proven. All these 
organisms increase the microbial activity 
in the soil. Use to  for energy source 
breaks down the complex organic 
compounds in the soil and enriches the 
soil with regard to macro and 
micronutrients.These chemicals increases 
seed germination, rooting of scions and increasing plant growth. These organisms 
can be propagated as well as 
standardized.   
 Bacteria, Cyanobacteria, Algea, 
Fungus, Michorizza 
 
For Single Cell 
Organisms: Dry Cell Weight, Chlorophyll a, 
Lve Orgnaism Count 
(kob/gr) 
 
Threaded Organisms: Chlorophyll a, Dry Cell 
Weight 
 - Certificate declaring that the 
genetic state of the bacteria used 
has not been altered. 
- Results of the efficiency trials 
- Raw material used 
- The survival of the live organism 
in the soil and its guarantee 
- Results of the toxicity trial  
- Permit of the Authorized 
Committee declaration stating 
that the microorganisms in the product content are used in 
agriculture and its effects on 
environment and human health. - Names of the 
organisms 
used 
- Live organism 
count 
- Aim of the 
Product 
- Life span of the 
organism used and maximum 
date of use of the product. 
- The 
appropriate soil 
conditions and 
circumstances for use based 
on the type of 
the micro 
organism and 
its effect on 
human and 
environmental 
health. 
- The names 
and their 
 27activities of the 
enzymes if 
present. 
2 Blended 
Microbial 
Fertilizers 
 Products obtained through the bending of 
materials evaluated within the class of 
microbial fertilizers 
  - Names of Live 
Organisms in its content 
- Total Live 
Organism Count (kob/gr) 
 - Certificate declaring that the 
genetic state of the bacteria used has not been altered. 
- Results of the efficacy trials 
- Raw material used 
- The survival of the live organism 
in the soil and its guarantee 
- Results of the toxicity trail  
- Permit of the Authorized 
Committee declaration stating that the microorganisms in the 
product content are used in 
agriculture and its effects on 
environment and human health. - Names of the 
organisms 
used 
- Live organism 
count 
- Purpose of use 
of the product. 
- Life span of the 
organism used and maximum date of use of 
the product. 
- The 
appropriate soil 
conditions and circumstances 
for use based 
on the type of 
the micro 
organism and its effect on 
human and 
environmental 
health. 
- The names 
and their activities of the 
enzymes if 
present. 
 
 
 
 
 28 
Annex VI 
Products with Enzymes  
 
NO Type Designation Information regarding means of 
obtaining and main components of the 
organic product 
 Raw material contents, amount and 
required plant nutrition matter and 
other criteria to be present in the 
product Salinity, pH and 
other information 
to be declared on 
the product label Mandatory 
content to be declared 
on the label 
 
1 Products with 
Enzyme Named as proteaz, lipaz, alfa-amilaz, 
selülaz, beta-glukanaz, pektinaz, 
pentozanaz, and hemiselülaz; enzymes are bio-catalysis that breakdown proteins, 
carbohydrates and fats into their smallest 
units. These enzymes can be of animal, 
vegetal and microbial origins. 
 
  − Total Organic Matter: At leat 
10% 
− Aminoacids Naturally Occuring 
due to the Product’s Natural 
structure : Asparginic Acid, 
Serine, Proline, Alanine, Valine, 
Isovelicine, Tyrosine, Lysine, Aspargin, Treonin, Glutamic 
Acid, Glycine, Cystine, 
Metheoline, Levicine, Phenil-
alanine, Histidine, Triptophan 
− Names of used to Vitamins [If 
present]: At least 2% (A, B1, B2, 
B6, B10, B12, C, E, K ) 
− Total Live Organisim Count: At 
least 50.000 kob/g 
 − Lead: 
Maximum 10 ppm 
− Arsenic: 
Maximum 3 
ppm 
− Enzyme 
Activity Control 
Analysis 
− pH 
− Appropriate 
Enzyme Activity 
Determination 
for Every Enzyme 
Included 
− Reults of the 
Toxicity Trial  
− Report stating 
that the 
Micororganism
s present in 
the microbial additive 
organic 
fertilizer with 
enzymes can − Total Organic Matter 
− Names of Aminoacids 
− Vitamins 
− Total Live Organism 
Count (kob/g) for 
Enzyme fertilizers with microbial content 
− Names and Activities 
of the enzymes included 
− Live span of the 
organisms present in enzyme fertilizers with 
microbial content 
 
 29be used for 
agricultural 
purposes 
− Permit of the 
Authorized 
Committee 
declaration 
stating that the microorganism
s in the 
product 
content are 
used in 
agriculture and 
its effects on 
environment 
and human 
health. 
2 Products with 
Enzyme, Secondary 
Nutrients and 
Microelements 
 Enzymes are composed of proteaz, lipaz, alfa-amilaz, selülaz, beta-glukanaz, pektinaz, pentozanaz, and hemiselülaz. 
They are bio-catalysis that break down the 
proteins, carbonhyrdates and fats present 
in the plant food to their smallest units. 
These enzymes can be of animal, vegetal and microbial origins. 
Microorganisms have to be of the types stated in Annex IV regarding microbial 
fertilizers and aminoacids have to be 
derived of vegetal or animal proteins. 
  
  − Total Organic Matter: At least 
10% 
− Aminoacids Naturally Occuring 
due to the Product’s Natural 
structure : Asparginic Acid, 
Serine, Proline, Alanine, Valine, Isovelicine, Tyrosine, Lysine, 
Aspargin, Treonin, Glutamic Acid, 
Glycine, Cystine, Metheoline, 
Levicine, Phenil-alanine, Histidine, 
Triptophan 
− Names of used to Vitamins [If 
present]: At least 2% (A, B1, B2, B6, B10, B12, C, E, K ) 
− Total Live Organisim Count: At 
least 50.000 kob/g 
− Secondary plant nutrition matter 
and/or trace elements are to be − Lead: 
Maximum 10 
ppm 
− Arsenic: 
Maximum 3 
ppm 
− Enzyme 
Activity Control Analysis 
− pH 
− Appropriate 
Enzyme Activity 
Determination 
for Every 
Enzyme 
Included 
− Reults of the − Total Organic Matter 
− Names of Aminoacids 
− Vitamins 
− Total Live Organism 
Count (kob/g) for Enzyme fertilizers with 
microbial content 
− Names and Activities 
of the enzymes 
included 
− Live span of the 
organisms present in 
enzyme fertilizers with 
microbial content 
 30declared if added or present in the 
minimum amounts described in 
the Regulations of Chemical 
Fertilizers Used for Agricultural 
Purposes. Toxicity trial 
− Report stating 
that the 
Micororganism
s present in 
the microbial 
additive 
organic fertilizer with 
enzymes can 
be used for 
agricultural 
purposes 
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Labelling
1-Type of Fertilizer 
(Organic, Organomineral fertilizer etc) 
2-Type Designation (seaweed etc) 
3-Trade mark 
4- Guaranteed ingredient 
5- pH, if required EC 
6- Guaranteed net weight or volume of the 
product  
7- Company Trade name, telephone, address 
    
  
  
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8- Risk and security marks 
     
  
  
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A This part of the label clearly separated from the 
previous part, should have the information required 
for the consumer : 
 
9- Ministry License and registration Number 
  
10- Trade name of the producer and the product brand  
  
11- Correct and effective use of the product 
  
12- Appropriate storage conditions 
  
13- Safety rules during use 
14- other technical information 
15- Batch, Series No, Expiry date, if the production 
date is mentioned; the expiry date is also to be 
stated ( ex. 2 years following production date) 
       
 
 
Annex –VIII 
 
Organic Fertilizer Production Permit Application Form  
 
 
Product Information: 
Name and Amounts of the Raw Materials Used 
to Production of Product  
Area of Activity Stated in the Capacity Report 
and the Validity of the Report   
Area of Activity and Valadity Declared in the 
CED or GSM Document   
Information of Producer Company: 
 
Commercial Title and Correspondance Address   
Address of Manufacturing Facility  
Name, Surname, Office Phone and GSM Number of the Respective Authority  
  
Date: ....../....../20... 
Name, Surname, Signature 
and Stamp of the Representative 
of the Institute or corporation 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Annex -IX 
Application Form for the Import Permit of Organic Fertilizers  
 
Product Information 
  
Name as Stated in the Proforma invoice 
  
Trade Name the Local Market 
                                                                                
Amount to be Imported  
Entry Customs Gate  
  
Total Value as Stated in the Proforma Invoice  
  
Country of Origin  
  
Delivery Term 
Importer’s 
 
Commercial Title  
 
Correspondence Address  
Name, Surname, Office Phone and GSM Number of the Respective Authority  
  
Date: ....../....../20... 
Name, Surname, Signature 
and Stamp of the Representative 
of the Institute or corporation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EK -X 
Application Form for License Application  
   
Information Regarding the Institution Applying for License:  
Commercial Title   
Area of Activity   
(Producer, Importer) 
Address    
Telephone Number   
Fax Number   
Tax Office   
Tax Number   
Capital   
Copy of Registration at the 
Chamber of Commerce  Attached 
Address of Production Facility 
    
   
    
   
  
Date: ....../....../20... 
Name, Surname, Signature 
and Stamp of the Representative 
of the Institute or corporation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annex - XI 
Application form for ……………. Registration  
Information Regarding the Institution or corporation Applying for License:  
Name   
Ministry License Type   
Ministry License No   
Product Information 
Type   
Type Designation   
Class   
Brand or Trade Name (If present)    
Characteristics stated in the Regulations/If not defined in the Registration, Characteristics 
Defined in the Turkish or International Standards:  
1.   
2.   
Amounts of Vitamin, Enzyme etc Amounts (If present)   
Dosage, Application Times and Numbers (If present)    
Country of Production    
Producer’s Name   
Address of Production Facility    
Packaging Type   
Marks on Packaging or Label  
   
Date: ....../....../20... 
Name, Surname, Signature 
and Stamp of the Representative 
of the Institute or corporation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tolerances 
1. The tolerances stated in the Annex hereby, are deviant rates allowed for the measured value 
of a plant nutrition element. 
2. These are present to recompense for the deviants occurring during production, sampling and 
analysis.  
3. The tolerances are not applicable to the “at least” and “maximum” rates declared in the 
regulations and its annexes hereby.  
4. If “maximum” is stated, there is no limit to  the plant nutrition elements more than that is 
declared. 
5.  The tolerances allowed in view of the cont ents of plant nutrition elements in different type 
designation of fertilizers are:  
 
Weight Percentage 
Organic Matter and (humic + fulvic) acid: 10% of the declared value 
Organic Nitrogen, Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5), Potassium Oxide (K 2O): 10% of the declared value 
Organic Acids and Free amino acids: 10% of the declared value 
Kainit: 1,5 
Enriched Kainit Salt: 1,0 
Magnesium Oxide: 0,9 
Sodium Dioxide: 0,9 
Sulphur Trioxide: 0,9 
Calcium Oxide: 0,9 
Chloride: 0,2 
Organomineral Fertilizers  
− Plant Nutrition Elements 
− N: 1,1 
− Phosphorus Pentoxide (P 2O5): 1,1 
− Potassium Oxide (K 2O): 1,1 
− Double Fertilizers: 1,5 
− Triple Fertilizers: 1,9 
Trace Elements  
− 0,4 for those with content more than 2% 
− 1/5th of the declared amount for content not exceeding 2% 
Allowed Tolerances for Calcium, Magn esium, Sodium and Sulphur declared: 
CaO, MgO, Na 2O and SO 3: 1/4th of the declared content with 0,9% as an Absolute Value  
− Ca: 0,64 
− Mg: 0,55 
− Na: 0,67 
− S: 0,36 
 
The tolerances are not applicable to the “at least” and “maximum” rates declared in This Regulation 
Annex I. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annex-XIII 
Methods of Analysis 
- pH Determination 1:10 Potansiyometric 
- Moisture Determination AOAC 1995 (1050 C) 
- Salinity Determination Richard 1954:  Reading salinity of the soil.  
- Totalş Nitrogen Determination 1965 Bremner  
Alternative Method : Dumas 
- Nitrate Nitrogen Determination Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 (2.2.3)  
- Ammonium Nitrogen Determination Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 (2.1) 
- Urea Nitrogen Determination Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
(2.6.2)/(2.6.1) 
-Phosphorus Determinatio n in Organic Fertilizer 
- Phosphorus Determination in Organomineral Fertilizer  
Regulation for Inspection of Chem ical Fertilizer Annex 3 (3.1.1) 
- Water Soluble Phosphorus Determination Regulation for Inspection of Chemical  Fertilizer Annex 3, AAS 
- Water Soluble Potassium Oxide Determination  Regu lation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble Copper Determi nation  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble Iron Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble Manganese Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble Zinc Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble Boron Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble Molybdenum Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Total CaO Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble CaO Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Total MgO Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Water Soluble MgO Determination  Regulation for Inspection of Chemical Fertilizer Annex 3 
- Total S Determination  Regulation for Inspection of C hemical Fertilizer Annex 3               
Microwave or Dry Burning 
- Determination of water soluble SO 3 Regulation for Inspection of Chem ical Fertilizer Annex 3 (8.4) 
 37AOAC 1995 (700 C Nem – 5500 C dry burning) 
Dry oven for solids  - Determination of Organic Matter in Organic Fertilizers 
- Determination of Organic Matter in Organomineral 
Fertilizers  In its original moisture of liquids 
- Determination of Organic Nitrogen (to be taken from the Professor) 4500-N  Kjeldahl Method org
- Determination of Total (humic + fulvic) acid TS 5869 ISO 5073 / January 2003  (Rate of Carbon Content) 
-Analysis of Minerals  XRF, XRD, DTA, SEM foursome analysis for mineralogy – 
petrographic analysis, Chemical analysis pre and total 
technological analysis. 
- Determination of Free Amino Acids Can be done with chromatographic methods  
- Determination of Enzyme Activities and Vitamins  chromatographic 
- Determination of Alginic Acid TS 8871 February 1991 Article 3 Chlorometric Method 
- Organic carbon  The Walkley Black method 
- Heavy metal analysis (in liquids) TS EN 13650 or EPA 3052 
- Mercury and arsenic analysis  EPA 3052 
- Bacteria count Countplate or TS 4109 Analysis Method 
- Clostridium perfringens count TS 6405 
- counting of maya and fungus TS 6580 
- Staphyloccus aureus count TS 6582 
- Salmonella count TS 7438 / ISO 6579 
- Total aerobic mezophilic bacteria count  TS 7703 / ISO 4833 
 
 
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