### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions . ### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security , defence and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions . additional forms of flexibility should be allowed such as reallocation among priorities , phasing projects and over - contracting .


### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions . ### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial execution of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions .


### 8implementing measures and methods ### 8executing measures and methods


### 15adoption of further implementing rules ### 15adoption of further rules


### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . ### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty , and promoting the transition from institutional to family and community based care . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality family and community based services , such as inclusive and non - segregated early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion should not be supported .


### investing in youth , education and skills through , inter alia , developing and implementing joint education , vocational training , training schemes and infrastructure supporting joint youth activities ; ### investing in youth , sport , education and skills through , inter alia , developing and implementing joint education , vocational training , training schemes and infrastructure supporting joint youth activities ;


### promoting local and regional governance and enhancing the planning and administrative capacity of local and regional authorities ; ### promoting local and regional governance , including cross - border cooperation between administrations with a view to fostering reconciliation and peace - building , enhancing the planning and administrative capacity of local and regional authorities ;


### regular services in the form of cabotage operations should be conditional on the possession of a community licence . in order to facilitate effective controls of those services by enforcement authorities , the rules regarding the issuing of community licences should be clarified . ### the operation of regular services in the form of cabotage operations is conditional on the possession of a community licence and the use of a smart tachograph in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 165 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council . in order to facilitate effective controls of those services by enforcement authorities , the rules regarding the issuing of community licences should be clarified and the imi module developed for the sending of posting declarations and electronic applications , enabling the inspectors carrying out the roadside checks to have direct real - time access to data and information contained in erru and imi and so as to ensure that social contributions are actually paid for posted bus drivers .


### ‘ terminal operator’ means any entity responsible for granting access to a terminal ; ### ‘ terminal operator’ means any entity in a member state responsible for the management of a designated terminal ;


### the regulatory body may , in exercising its tasks , request relevant information from the competent authorities , terminal operators , applicants for authorisation and any third party involved within the territory of the member state concerned . ### the national competent authority may , in exercising its tasks , request relevant information from the other competent authorities , terminal operators , applicants for authorisation and any third party involved within the territory of the member state concerned .


### information requested shall be supplied within a reasonable period set by the regulatory body and not exceeding one month . in justified cases , the regulatory body may extend the time limit for submission of information by a maximum of two weeks . the regulatory body shall be able to enforce requests for information by means of penalties which are effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### information requested shall be supplied within a reasonable period set by the national competent authority and not exceeding one month . in justified cases , the national competent authority may extend the time limit for submission of information by a maximum of two weeks . the national competent authority shall be able to enforce requests for information by means of penalties which are effective , proportionate and dissuasive .


### the competent authorities of the member states whose agreement has been requested shall notify the authorising authority of their decision within three months . the time limit shall be calculated from the date of receipt of the request for agreement which is demonstrated by the acknowledgement of receipt . if the competent authorities of the member states whose agreement has been requested do not agree , they shall state the reasons . ### the competent authorities of the member states whose agreement has been requested shall notify the authorising authority of their decision within two months . the time limit shall be calculated from the date of receipt of the request for agreement which is demonstrated by the acknowledgement of receipt . if the competent authorities of the member states whose agreement has been requested do not agree , they shall state the reasons .


### the authorising authority shall take a decision on the application within four months of the date of submission of the application by the carrier . ### the authorising authority shall take a decision on the application within three months of the date of submission of the application by the carrier .


### authorising authorities shall not reject an application solely on the grounds that the carrier offers lower prices than those offered by other road carriers or the fact that the link in question is already operated by other road carriers . ### authorising authorities shall not reject an application solely on the grounds that the carrier requesting authorisation offers lower prices than those offered by other road carriers or the fact that the link in question is already operated by other road carriers .


### the performance of the cabotage operations shall be subject , save as otherwise provided in community legislation , to the laws , regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host member state with regard to the following : ### article 16 is replaced by the following : ' the performance of the cabotage operations shall be subject , save as otherwise provided in community legislation , to directive 96 / 71 / ec , as amended by directive 2016 / 0070 , on the posting of workers and the laws , regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host member state with regard to the following :


### the end point in the manufacturing chain should be determined for each relevant component material containing animal by - products in accordance with the procedures laid down in regulation no 1069 / 2009 . where a manufacturing process regulated under this regulation starts already before that end point has been reached , the process requirements of both regulation no 1069 / 2009 and this regulation should apply cumulatively to ce marked fertilising products , which means application of the stricter requirement in case both regulations regulate the same parameter . ### for each component material category which includes derived products within the meaning of regulation no 1069 / 2009 , the end point in the manufacturing chain should be determined for each relevant component material containing animal by - products in accordance with the procedures laid down in that regulation . where such an end point is reached before the ce marked fertilising product is placed on the market but after the manufacturing process regulated under this regulation has started , the process requirements of both regulation no 1069 / 2009 and this regulation should apply cumulatively to ce marked fertilising products , which means application of the stricter requirement in case both regulations regulate the same parameter .


### where one or more of the component materials for a ce marked fertilising product fall within the scope of regulation no 1069 / 2009 and has not reached the end point in the manufacturing chain , it would be misleading to provide for the product ' s ce marking under this regulation , since the making available on the market of such a product is subject to the requirements of regulation no 1069 / 2009 . therefore , such products should be excluded from the scope of this regulation . ### the making available on the market of an animal by - product or a derived product for which no end point in the manufacturing chain has been defined , or for which the defined end point has not been reached at the time of making available on the market , is subject to the requirements of regulation no 1069 / 2009 . therefore , it would be misleading to provide for the product ' s ce marking under this regulation . any product containing or consisting of such an animal by - product or derived products should therefore be excluded from the scope of this regulation .


### for certain recovered wastes within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 , a market demand for their use as fertilising products has been identified . furthermore , certain requirements are necessary for the waste used as input in the recovery operation and for the treatment processes and techniques , as well as for fertilising products resulting from the recovery operation , in order to ensure that the use of those products does not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts . for ce marked fertilising products , those requirements should be laid down in this regulation . therefore , as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this regulation , such products should cease to be regarded as waste within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . __________________ 20 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on waste and repealing certain directives . ### for certain recovered wastes such as struvite , biochar and ash - based products within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 , a market demand for their use as fertilising products has been identified . furthermore , certain requirements are necessary for the waste used as input in the recovery operation and for the treatment processes and techniques , as well as for fertilising products resulting from the recovery operation , in order to ensure that the use of those products does not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts . for ce marked fertilising products , those requirements should be laid down in this regulation . therefore , as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this regulation , such products should cease to be regarded as waste , within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec , and accordingly it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such recovered waste materials to access the internal market . to ensure legal clarity and to further stimulate the incentive among producers to make more use of valuable waste streams , the scientific analyses and the setting of process requirements on union level for such products should start immediately after the entry into force of this regulation . accordingly , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining , without unnecessary delay , larger or additional categories of component materials eligible for the use in the production of ce marked fertilising products such as struvite , biochar and ash - based products . __________________ 20 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on waste and repealing certain directives .


### certain substances and mixtures , commonly referred to as agronomic additives , improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser . substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to ce marked fertilising products for that purpose should fulfil certain efficacy criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures , and should therefore as such be considered as ce marked fertilising products under this regulation . furthermore , ce marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy and safety criteria . such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for ce marked fertilising products . ### certain substances and mixtures , commonly referred to as agronomic additives , improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser . substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to ce marked fertilising or organic farm based fertilising products for that purpose should fulfil certain efficacy , safety and environmental criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures , and should therefore as such be considered as ce marked fertilising products under this regulation . furthermore , ce marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy , safety and environmental criteria . such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for ce marked fertilising products .


### certain substances and mixtures , commonly referred to as agronomic additives , improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser . substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to ce marked fertilising products for that purpose should fulfil certain efficacy criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures , and should therefore as such be considered as ce marked fertilising products under this regulation . furthermore , ce marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy and safety criteria . such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for ce marked fertilising products . ### certain substances and mixtures , commonly referred to as inhibitors , improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser . substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to ce marked fertilising products for that purpose should fulfil certain efficacy criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures , and should therefore as such be considered as ce marked fertilising products under this regulation . furthermore , ce marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy and safety criteria . such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for ce marked fertilising products .


### certain substances , mixtures and micro - organisms , commonly referred to as plant biostimulants , are not as such nutrients , but nevertheless stimulate plants ' nutrition processes . where such products aim solely at improving the plants ' nutrient use efficiency , tolerance to abiotic stress , or crop quality traits , they are by nature more similar to fertilising products than to most categories of plant protection products . such products should therefore be eligible for ce marking under this regulation and excluded from the scope of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 regulation no 1107 / 2009 should therefore be amended accordingly . _________________ 21 regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . ### certain substances , micro - organisms and mixtures thereof , commonly referred to as plant biostimulants , are not necessarily nutrients , but nevertheless stimulate plants ' general vigour and nutrition processes . where such products aim solely at improving the plants ' nutrient use efficiency , nutrient availability tolerance to abiotic stress , plant quality traits , degradation of soil organic matter , or at increasing the availability of confined nutrients in the soil or the rhizosphere , or yield , they are by nature more similar to fertilising products than to most categories of plant protection products . such products should therefore be eligible for ce marking under this regulation and excluded from the scope of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 . regulation no 1107 / 2009 should therefore be amended accordingly . _________________ 21 regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec .


### products with one or more functions , one of which is covered by the scope of regulation no 1107 / 2009 , should remain under the control tailored for such products and provided for by that regulation . where such products also have the function of a fertilising product , it would be misleading to provide for their ce marking under this regulation , since the making available on the market of a plant protection product is contingent on a product authorisation valid in the member state in question . therefore , such products should be excluded from the scope of this regulation . ### products placed on the market which have an intended use for one or more functions , at least one of which is covered by the scope of regulation no 1107 / 2009 , are plant protection products and remain under the control tailored for such products and provided for by that regulation . where such products also have the function of a fertilising product , it would be misleading to provide for their ce marking under this regulation , since the making available on the market of a plant protection product is contingent on a product authorisation valid in the member state in question . therefore , such products should be excluded from the scope of this regulation . products containing components registered under regulation no 1107 / 2009 can have one or more fertilising functions and therefore be covered by the scope of this regulation .


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 91 / 676 / eec22a , council directive 2000 / 60 / ec 22b , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council regulation no 834 / 2007 29a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 22a council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 22b directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 29a council regulation no 834 / 2007 of 28 june 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products .


### when placing a ce marked fertilising product on the market , the importer should indicate on the packaging of the fertilising product his or her name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which he or she can be contacted , in order to enable market surveillance . ### when placing a ce marked product on the market , the importer should indicate on the packaging of the product his or her name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which he or she can be contacted , in order to enable market surveillance , as well as the country of origin of the product .


### promising technical progress is being made in the field of recycling of waste , such as phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge , and fertilising product production from animal by - products , such as biochar . it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such materials to access the internal market without unnecessary delay when the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at union level . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining larger or additional categories of ce marked fertilising products or component materials eligible for use in the production of such products . for animal by - products , component material categories should be expanded or added only to the extent an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in regulation no 1069 / 2009 , since animal by - products for which no such end point has been determined are in any event excluded from the scope of this regulation . ### promising technical progress is being made in the field of recycling of waste , such as phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge , and fertilising product production from animal by - products , such as biochar . it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such materials to access the internal market without unnecessary delay when the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at union level . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the eligibility of such materials for use in production . for products derived from animal by - products , component material categories should be expanded or added only to the extent an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in regulation no 1069 / 2009 , since animal by - products for which no such end point has been determined are in any event excluded from the scope of this regulation .


### promising technical progress is being made in the field of recycling of waste , such as phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge , and fertilising product production from animal by - products , such as biochar . it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such materials to access the internal market without unnecessary delay when the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at union level . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining larger or additional categories of ce marked fertilising products or component materials eligible for use in the production of such products . for animal by - products , component material categories should be expanded or added only to the extent an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in regulation no 1069 / 2009 , since animal by - products for which no such end point has been determined are in any event excluded from the scope of this regulation . ### promising technical progress is being made in the field of recycling of waste , such as phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge , in particular struvite , fertilising product production from animal by - products , such as biochar and phosphorus recovery after incineration , in particular from ash - based products , and considering that such products are already authorised in several member states under national law . it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such materials to access the internal market without undue delay when the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at union level . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining larger or additional categories of ce marked fertilising products or component materials eligible for use in the production of such products . in particular , a delegated act adding struvite , biochar and ash - based products to the categories of component materials should be adopted without undue delay after the entry into force of this regulation . for animal by - products , component material categories should be expanded or added only to the extent an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in regulation no 1069 / 2009 .


### furthermore , it should be possible to react immediately to new findings regarding the conditions for ce marked fertilising products to be sufficiently effective and to new risk assessments regarding human , animal or plant health , safety or the environment . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend the requirements applicable to various categories of ce marked fertilising products . ### furthermore , it should be possible to react immediately to new findings regarding the conditions for ce marked fertilising products to be sufficiently effective and to new risk assessments regarding human , animal or plant health , safety or the environment , taking into account assessments made by or in cooperation with authorities in the member states . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend the requirements applicable to various categories of ce marked fertilising products .


### in exercising those powers , it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### when adopting delegated acts provided for in this regulation , it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### animal by - products which are subject to the requirements of regulation no 1069 / 2009 , ### animal by - products or derived products which are made available on the market subject to the requirements of regulation no 1069 / 2009 ,


### ‘ substance’ means a substance within the meaning of article 3 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 ; ### ' substance ' means a chemical element and its compounds in the natural state or obtained by any manufacturing process , including any additive necessary to preserve its stability and any impurity deriving from the process used , but excluding any solvent which may be separated without affecting the stability of the substance or changing its composition .


### ' technical specification ' means a document that prescribes technical requirements to be fulfilled by a ce marked fertilising product ; ### ' technical specification ' means a document that prescribes technical requirements to be fulfilled by a ce marked fertilising product or by its production process ;


### member states shall not impede the making available on the market of ce marked fertilising products which comply with this regulation . ### member states shall not impede , for the aspects and risks covered by this regulation , the making available on the market of ce marked fertilising products which comply with this regulation .


### keep the eu declaration of conformity and the technical documentation at the disposal of national market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the ce marked fertilising product covered by those documents has been placed on the market ; ### keep the technical documentation and the eu declaration of conformity for five years after the ce marked fertilising product covered by those documents has been placed on the market ;


### manufacturers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the packaging of the ce marked fertilising product or , where the fertilising product is supplied without packaging , in a document accompanying the fertilising product . the postal address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end - users and market surveillance authorities . ### manufacturers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the packaging of the ce marked product or , where the product is supplied without packaging , in a document accompanying the product . the postal address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end - users and market surveillance authorities , as determined by the member state concerned , and shall be clear , understandable and intelligible .


### the manufacturer shall submit to the competent authority of the member state of destination a report of the detonation resistance test prescribed in annex iv for the following ce marked fertilising products : ### for the following ce marked fertilising products , the manufacturer shall , upon request and at least five days before the placing on the market , make available to the competent authority of the member state of destination a report of the detonation resistance test prescribed in annex iv , and guarantee that all those ce marked fertilising products are capable of passing that test :


### importers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the packaging of the ce marked fertilising product or , where the ce marked fertilising product is supplied without packaging , in a document accompanying the fertilising product . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end - users and market surveillance authorities . ### importers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the packaging of the ce marked product or , where the ce marked product is supplied without packaging , in a document accompanying the fertilising product . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end - users and market surveillance authorities . they shall also indicate the country of origin of the product .


### importers shall , for 10 years after the ce marked fertilising product has been placed on the market , keep a copy of the eu declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities , upon request . ### importers shall , for five years after the ce marked fertilising product has been placed on the market , keep a copy of the eu declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities , upon request . on request , importers shall make a copy of the eu declaration of conformity available to other economic operators concerned .


### without prejudice to the common specifications referred to in article 13 , ce marked fertilising products which are in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements set out in annexes i , ii and iii covered by those standards or parts thereof . ### ce marked fertilising products which are in conformity with , or have been tested in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the respective requirements set out in annexes i , ii and iii covered by those standards or parts thereof .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts laying down common specifications , the compliance with which shall ensure conformity with the requirements set out in annexes i , ii and iii covered by those specifications or parts thereof . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41 . ### where a requirement set out in annexes i , ii and iii is not covered by harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union , or where the commission has initiated a procedure in accordance with article 11 of regulation no 1025 / 2012 for maintaining with restriction or withdrawing the references to the harmonised standards or parts thereof by which the requirement is covered , the commission may adopt implementing acts laying down common specifications , the compliance with which or the testing in compliance with which shall demonstrate conformity with that requirement . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41 of this regulation .


### the ce marking shall be followed by the identification number of the notified body involved in the conformity assessment referred to in annex iv , module d1 . ### the ce marking shall be followed by the identification number of the notified body , where required by annex iv .


### a ce marked fertilising product that has undergone a recovery operation and complies with the requirements laid down in this regulation shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in article 6 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and shall , therefore , be considered as having ceased to be waste . ### where a material that was waste has undergone a recovery operation in accordance with this regulation and a compliant ce marked product contains or consists of that material , the material shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in article 6 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and shall , therefore , be considered as having ceased to be waste from the moment the eu declaration of conformity is drawn up .


### a ce marked fertilising product that has undergone a recovery operation and complies with the requirements laid down in this regulation shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in article 6 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and shall , therefore , be considered as having ceased to be waste . ### where a material that was waste has undergone a recovery operation in accordance with this regulation and a compliant ce marked fertilising product contains or consists of that material , the material shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in article 6 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and shall , therefore , be considered as having ceased to be waste from the moment the union declaration of conformity is drawn up .


### where a notified body finds that the requirements set out in annex i , annex ii or annex iii , or corresponding harmonised standards , common specifications referred to in article 13 or other technical specifications , have not been met by a manufacturer , it shall require that manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall not issue a certificate . ### where a notified body finds that the requirements set out in annex i , annex ii or annex iii , or corresponding harmonised standards , or common specifications referred to in article 13 , have not been met by a manufacturer , it shall require that manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall not issue a certificate or approval decision .


### where , in the course of the monitoring of conformity following the issue of a certificate , a notified body finds that a ce marked fertilising product no longer complies , it shall require the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall suspend or withdraw the certificate if necessary . ### where , in the course of the monitoring of conformity following the issue of a certificate or approval decision , a notified body finds that a ce marked fertilising product no longer complies , it shall require the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall suspend or withdraw the certificate or approval decision if necessary .


### where corrective measures are not taken or do not have the required effect , the notified body shall restrict , suspend or withdraw any certificates , as appropriate . ### where corrective measures are not taken or do not have the required effect and a ce marked fertilising product thus remains non - compliant with the requirements of this regulation , the notified body shall restrict , suspend or withdraw any certificates or approval decisions , as appropriate .


### any refusal , restriction , suspension or withdrawal of a certificate ; ### any refusal , restriction , suspension or withdrawal of a certificate or approval decision ;


### procedure for dealing with ce marked fertilising products presenting a risk at national level ### procedure at national level for dealing with ce marked fertilising products presenting a risk


### shortcomings in the harmonised standards referred to in article 12 conferring a presumption of conformity . ### shortcomings in the harmonised standards referred to in article 12 ;


### the eu declaration of conformity does not accompany the ce marked fertilising product ; ### the eu declaration of conformity has not been drawn up ;


### where the commission amends annex ii in order to add new micro - organisms to the component material category for such organisms pursuant to paragraph 1 , it shall do so on the basis of the following data : ### where the commission amends annex ii in order to add new micro - organisms to the component material category for such organisms , it shall do so , after verifying that all strains of the additional microorganism comply with the requirements in paragraph 1 of this article , on the basis of the following data :


### where the commission amends annex ii in order to add new micro - organisms to the component material category for such organisms pursuant to paragraph 1 , it shall do so on the basis of the following data : ### where the commission amends annex ii in order to add new microorganisms to the component material category for such organisms , it shall do so , after verifying that all concerned strains of the additional microorganism comply with the requirements in paragraph 1 of this article , on the basis of the following data :


### historical data of safe production and use of the micro - organism ### scientific literature reporting about safe production and use of the micro - organism


### member states shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall , without delay , notify the commission of those rules and of those measures and shall notify it , without delay , of any subsequent amendment affecting them . ### member states shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall , without delay , notify the commission of those rules and of those measures and shall notify it , without delay , of any subsequent amendment affecting them . member states shall take all measures necessary to ensure that their rules on penalties are enforced .


### a plant biostimulant shall be a ce marked fertilising product stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant : ### a plant biostimulant shall be a ce marked fertilising product containing any substances or micro - organisms stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content , or any combination of such substances and / or micro - organisms , with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant or the plant rhizosphere :


### transitional provisions ### transitional provisions , review and reporting


### member states shall not impede the making available on the market of products which were placed on the market as fertilisers designated ' ec fertiliser ' in conformity with regulation no 2003 / 2003 before [ publications office , please insert the date of application of this regulation ] . however , chapter 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to such products . ### member states shall not impede the making available on the market of products which were placed on the market as fertilisers designated ' ec fertiliser ' in conformity with regulation no 2003 / 2003 before [ publications office , please insert the date : twelve months after the date of application of this regulation ] . however , chapter 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to such products .


### of solely biological origin , excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations . ### of solely biological origin , including peat , leonardite , lignite and humic substances obtained from them , but excluding other material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations .


### an organic fertiliser shall contain - carbon and - nutrients of solely biological origin , excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations . ### an organic fertiliser shall contain - organic carbon and - nutrients of solely biological origin , such as peat , including leonardite , lignite and substances obtained from those materials , but excluding other materials which are fossilized or embedded in geological formations .


### inorganic fertiliser ### mineral fertiliser


### an organo - mineral fertiliser shall be a co - formulation of –one or more inorganic fertilisers , as specified in pfc 1 below , and –a material containing organic carbon and –nutrients of solely biological origin , excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations . ### an organo - mineral fertiliser shall be a co - formulation of –one or more mineral fertilisers , as specified in pfc 1 below , and –one or more materials containing organic carbon and –nutrients of solely biological origin , such as peat , including leonardite , lignite and substances obtained from those materials , but excluding other materials which are fossilized or embedded in geological formations .


### - cadmium 1 , 5 mg / kg dry matter , ### - cadmium 1 . 0 mg / kg dry mater


### - biuret 12 g / kg dry matter . ### - biuret under detection limit .


### the ce marked fertilising product shall contain at least one of the following declared nutrients in the minimum quantities stated : ### the ce marked fertilising product shall contain at least one of the following declared primary nutrients in the minimum quantities stated :


### the ce marked fertilising product shall contain more than one of the following declared nutrients in the minimum quantities stated : ### the ce marked fertilising product shall contain more than one of the primary declared nutrients in the minimum quantities stated :


### the ce marked fertilising product shall contain one of the following declared nutrients in the minimum quantity stated : ### the ce marked fertilising product shall contain one of the primary declared nutrients in the minimum quantity stated :


### - 2% by mass of total nitrogen , ### - 1% by mass of total nitrogen , and / or


### - 1 , 5% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , ### - 3% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , or


### - 1% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , or ### - 0 , 5% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide , and / or


### –1 , 5% by mass of total potassium oxide , ### –4% by mass of total potassium oxide , and can contain one or more secondary nutrients in the minimum quantity stated :


### in the ce marked fertilising product , each unit shall contain the organic matter and the nutrients in their declared content . ### in the ce marked fertilising product , each unit shall contain organic carbon and all the nutrients in their declared content . a unit refers to one of the component pieces of product such as granules , pellets , etc .


### an inorganic macronutrient fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants with one or more of the following macronutrients : nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium , magnesium , calcium , sulphur or sodium . ### an mineral macronutrient fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants with one or more of the following macronutrients : primary : nitrogen , phosphorus , and potassium . secondary : magnesium , calcium , sulphur or sodium . the declarable nitrogen content is given by the sum of ammoniacal n , nitric n , ureic n , n from urea formaldehyde , n from isobutylidene diurea , n from crotonylidene diurea . the declarable primary and secondary content is given by the p2o5 , k2o , mgo , cao , so3 , and na2o form . new forms can be added after a scientific examination .


### - following five thermal cycles as described under heading 4 . 2 in module a1 in annex iv , ### - following five thermal cycles as described under heading 4 . 2 in module a1 in annex iv , for testing before placing on the market ,


### each substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 , 36 in a dossier containing __________________ 36 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### each substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 , 36 unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 36 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### –the additive is registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200643 , in a dossier containing __________________ 43 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### –the additive is registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200643 , unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 43 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### –the additive is registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200644 , in a dossier containing __________________ 44 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### –the additive is registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200644 , unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 44 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### the substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 , 37 in a dossier containing __________________ 37 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### the substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 , 37 unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 37 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### the substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 , 38 in a dossier containing __________________ 38 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### the substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 , 38 unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 38 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### –the additive is registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200640 , in a dossier containing __________________ 40 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### –the additive is registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200640 , unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 40 in the case of an additive recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the additive is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### the substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200647 , in a dossier containing __________________ 47 in the case of a substance recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the substance is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### the substance shall have been registered pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 200647 , unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for in article 6 of that regulation or in annex iv or annex v thereto . __________________ 47 in the case of a substance recovered in the european union , this condition is fulfilled if the substance is the same , within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated , and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 .


### the plant biostimulant shall have the effects that are claimed on the label for the crops specified thereon . ### the plant biostimulant shall have the effects that are claimed on the label for the crops specified thereon . where the plant biostimulant contains one or more ingredients that have been approved under regulation no 1107 / 2009 , the information provided during conformity assessment will provide compelling empirical evidence of the biostimulant effect , taking into account relevant parameters , e . g . relative concentrations of components , application rate , timing , plant growth stage , target crop , etc .


### the blending shall not change the nature of each component fertilising product ### the blending shall not change the function of each component fertilising product and shall not have an adverse effect on human , animal or plant health , on safety , or on the environment , under reasonably foreseeable conditions of storage or use of the ce marked fertilising product blend .


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain compost obtained through aerobic composting of exclusively one or more of the following input materials : ### a eu fertilising product may contain compost , a liquid or non - liquid microbial or non - microbial extract made out of compost , obtained through aerobic composting , and the possible ensuing multiplication of the naturally occurring microbials of exclusively one or more of the following input materials :


### –sewage sludge , industrial sludge or dredging sludge , ### –sewage sludge , industrial sludge other than those specified in point or dredging sludge , and


### - which only processes input materials referred to in paragraph 1 above , and ### - which only processes input materials referred to in paragraph 1 above , in productions lines that are clearly separated from production lines processing input materials other than those referred to in paragraph 1 , and


### - criterion : maximum 25 mmol o2 / kg organic matter / h ; or ### - criterion : maximum 50 mmol o2 / kg organic matter / h ; or


### any material referred to in points - that has previously been digested . ### any material referred to in points - that has previously been digested without any traces of aflatoxins .


### thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°c with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step ; ### thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°c with a treatment process including pasteurisation as described in point 1 of section 1 of chapter i of annex v to commission regulation no 142 / 20111a ; _________________ 1a commission regulation no 142 / 2011 of 25 february 2011 implementing regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing council directive 97 / 78 / ec as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that directive .


### mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37 - 40°c with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step ; or ### mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37 - 40°c with a treatment process including pasteurisation as desribed in point 1 of section 1 of chapter i of annex v to regulation no 142 / 2011 ; or


### thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°c with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step ; ### thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°c with a treatment process including pasteurisation as described in point 1 of section 1 of chapter i of annex v to regulation no 142 / 2011 ;


### mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37 - 40°c with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step ; or ### mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37 - 40°c with a treatment process including pasteurisation as described in point 1 of section 1 of chapter i of annex v to regulation no 142 / 2011 ; or


### any material listed in points - that ### any material without aflatoxins listed in points - that


### thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55&#176 ; c during at least 24h and a hydraulic retention time of at least 20 days ; ### thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55&#176 ; c during at least 24h and a hydraulic retention time of at least 20 days , followed by an analysis to verify that the digestion process successfully destroyed the pathogens ;


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain a compliant nitrification inhibitor , as referred to in pfc 5 of annex i , only if at least 50% of the total nitrogen content of the fertilising product consists of the nitrogen forms ammonium and urea . ### a ce marked fertilising product may contain a compliant nitrification inhibitor , as referred to in pfc 5 of annex i , only if at least 50% of the total nitrogen content of the fertilising product consists of the nitrogen forms ammonium or ammonium and urea .


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain other polymers than nutrient polymers only in cases where the purpose of the polymer is that of controlling the water penetration into nutrient particles and thus the release of nutrients , or increasing the water retention capacity of the ce marked fertilising product . ### a ce marked fertilising product may contain other polymers than nutrient polymers only in cases where the purpose of the polymer is that of controlling the water penetration into nutrient particles and thus the release of nutrients , or increasing the water retention capacity of the ce marked fertilising product , or improving the soil as a biodegradable mulch film , which complies in particular with the requirements of points 2a and 3 of cmc10 , or improving the stability of the ce marked fertilising products .


### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the following criterion shall be complied with : the polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water . it shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into co2 in maximum 24 months , in a biodegradability test as specified points - below . ### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , coating agents must comply with the following criterion : the polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water . it shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into co2 in maximum 24 months , in a biodegradability test as specified points - below .


### a description of all components above 5% by product weight in descending order of magnitude by dry weight , including an indication of the relevant component material categories as referred to in annex ii . ### a description of all components above 1% by product weight in descending order of magnitude by dry weight , including an indication of the relevant component material categories as referred to in annex ii and including the content as percentage by the dry matter ;


### ●organic carbon content ; and ### ●organic carbon and c / n ratio ;


### dose , timing and frequency of application ; ### dose , timing , placement and frequency of application ) ;


### organic carbon : ± 20 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms organic nitrogen : ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms total copper ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 5 percentage points in absolute terms total zinc ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms ### organic carbon : ± 15 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms organic nitrogen : ± 15 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms total copper ± 15 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 5 percentage points in absolute terms total zinc ± 15 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms


### organic carbon : 20% relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms organic nitrogen : 50% relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms total copper ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 5 percentage points in absolute terms total zinc ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms ### organic carbon : ± 15 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms organic nitrogen : ± 15 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms total copper ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 5 percentage points in absolute terms total zinc ± 50 % relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms


### forms of the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria ph organic carbon total nitrogen total phosphorus pentoxide total potassium oxide dry matter quantity carbon org / nitrogen org granulometry forms of the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria ph organic carbon total nitrogen total phosphorus pentoxide total potassium oxide dry matter quantity carbon org / nitrogen org granulometry ### permissible tolerances for the declared parameter &#177 ; 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture &#177 ; 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain ± 10% relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms ± 20% relative deviation up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms ± 20% relative deviation up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms ± 20% relative deviation up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms ± 10% relative deviation of the declared value - 5% relative deviation of the declared value at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation of the declared value at any time in the distribution chain ± 20% relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms ± 10 % relative deviation applicable to the declared percentage of material passing a specific sieve . permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 0 , 9 at any time in the distribution chain ± 10% relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms ± 20% relative deviation up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms ± 20% relative deviation up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms ± 20% relative deviation up to a maximum of 1 , 0 percentage point in absolute terms ± 10% relative deviation of the declared value - 5% relative deviation of the declared value at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation of the declared value at any time in the distribution chain ± 20% relative deviation of the declared value up to a maximum of 2 , 0 percentage points in absolute terms ± 10 % relative deviation applicable to the declared percentage of material passing a specific sieve .


### forms for the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide forms for the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide ### permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 0 , 9 at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain


### forms of the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide forms of the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide ### permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 0 , 9 at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 15% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 60% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain


### –test reports , and ### –test reports , including studies on agronomic efficiency , and


### conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes , including a written description and a diagram of the production process , where each treatment , storage vessel and area is clearly identified , ### a written description and a diagram of the production process ;


### to guarantee its full autonomy and independence , the authority should be granted an autonomous budget , with revenue coming from the general budget of the union , any voluntary financial contribution from the member states and any contribution from third countries participating in the work of the authority . in exceptional and duly justified cases it should also be in the position to receive delegation agreements or ad hoc grants , and to charge for publications and any service provided by the authority . ### to guarantee its full autonomy and independence , the authority should be granted an autonomous budget , with revenue coming from the general budget of the union , any voluntary financial contribution from the member states and any contribution from third countries participating in the work of the authority . the authority ' s budget should be prepared in accordance with the principle of performance - based budgeting , taking into account the authority ' s objectives and the expected results of its tasks . in exceptional and duly justified cases it should also be in the position to receive delegation agreements or ad hoc grants , and to charge for publications and any service provided by the authority .


### the authority’s host member state should provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the authority . ### the authority’s host member state should provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the authority . the authority should cooperate closely with other union institutions , agencies and bodies , especially those that have their seat in the same member state , in order to achieve financial savings .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union ' s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , ' review of the european neighbourhood policy ' , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union ' s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , as well as new challenges such as environmental migration . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , ' review of the european neighbourhood policy ' , 18 november 2015 .


### the agency shall , in cooperation with the european border and coast guard agency and the european fisheries control agency , support national authorities carrying out coastguard functions at national and union level , and where appropriate at international level by : sharing information generated by fusing and analysing data available in ship reporting systems and other information systems hosted by or accessible to the agencies , in accordance with their respective legal bases and without prejudice to the ownership of data by member states ; providing surveillance and communication services based on state - of - the - art technology , including space - based and ground infrastructure and sensors mounted on any kind of platform , such as remotely piloted aircraft systems ; capacity building by elaborating guidelines , recommendations and best practices as well as by supporting the training and exchange of staff , with a view to enhancing the exchange of information and cooperation on coastguard functions ; capacity sharing , including the planning and implementation of multipurpose operations and the sharing of assets and other capabilities across sectors and borders . 2 . the modalities of the cooperation on coastguard functions of the agency with the european border and coast guard agency and the european fisheries control agency shall be determined in a working arrangement , in accordance with the financial rules applicable to the agencies . 3 . the commission may adopt , in the form of a recommendation , a practical handbook on european cooperation on coastguard functions , containing guidelines , recommendations and best practices for the exchange of information and cooperation at national , union and international level . ### the agency shall , in cooperation with the european border and coast guard agency and the european fisheries control agency , support national authorities carrying out coastguard functions at national and union level , and where appropriate at international level by : sharing information generated by fusing and analysing data available in ship reporting systems and other information systems hosted by or accessible to the agencies , in accordance with their respective legal bases and without prejudice to the ownership of data by member states ; providing surveillance and communication services based on state - of - the - art technology , including space - based and ground infrastructure and sensors mounted on any kind of platform ; capacity building by elaborating guidelines , recommendations and best practices as well as by providing training and exchange of staff ; enhancing the exchange of information and cooperation on coast guard functions and emerging risks in the maritime domain ; capacity sharing , including the planning and implementation of multipurpose operations and the sharing of assets and other capabilities across sectors and borders . 2 . the modalities of the cooperation on coastguard functions of the agency with the european border and coast guard agency and the european fisheries control agency shall be determined in a working arrangement , in accordance with their respective mandates and the financial rules applicable to the agencies . 3 . the commission may adopt , in the form of a recommendation , a practical handbook on european cooperation on coastguard functions , containing guidelines , recommendations and best practices for the exchange of information and cooperation at national , union and international level .


### articles 101 and 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union are a matter of public policy and should be applied effectively throughout the union to ensure that competition in the internal market is not distorted . effective enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu is necessary to ensure more open competitive markets in europe , where companies compete more on their merits and without company erected barriers to market entry , enabling them to generate wealth and create jobs . it protects consumers from business practices that keep the prices of goods and services artificially high and enhances their choice of innovative goods and services . ### articles 101 and 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union are a matter of public policy and should be applied effectively throughout the union to ensure that competition in the internal market is not distorted . effective enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu is necessary to ensure more open competitive markets in europe , where companies compete more on their merits and without company erected barriers to market entry , enabling them to generate wealth and create jobs . it protects consumers and undertakings active on the internal market from business practices that keep the prices of goods and services artificially high and enhances their choice of innovative goods and services .


### articles 101 and 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union are a matter of public policy and should be applied effectively throughout the union to ensure that competition in the internal market is not distorted . effective enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu is necessary to ensure more open competitive markets in europe , where companies compete more on their merits and without company erected barriers to market entry , enabling them to generate wealth and create jobs . it protects consumers from business practices that keep the prices of goods and services artificially high and enhances their choice of innovative goods and services . ### articles 101 and 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union are a matter of public policy and should be applied effectively throughout the union to ensure that competition in the internal market is not distorted . effective enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu is necessary to ensure more open and competitive markets in europe , without barriers to market entry , enabling companies to compete on their merits and to generate wealth and create jobs . it protects consumers from business practices that keep the prices of goods and services artificially high and enhances their choice of innovative goods and services .


### national law prevents many ncas from having the necessary guarantees of independence and enforcement and fining powers to be able to enforce these rules effectively . this undermines their ability to effectively apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu and national competition law provisions in parallel to articles 101 and 102 tfeu as appropriate . for example , under national law many ncas do not have effective tools to find evidence of infringements of articles 101 and 102 tfeu , to fine companies which break the law or do not have the resources they need to effectively apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu . this can prevent them from taking action at all or results in them limiting their enforcement action . the lack of operational tools and guarantees of many ncas to effectively apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu means that undertakings engaging in anti - competitive practices can face very different outcomes of proceedings depending on the member states in which they are active : they may be subject to no enforcement at all under articles 101 or 102 tfeu or to ineffective enforcement . for example , in some member states , undertakings can escape liability for fines simply by restructuring . uneven enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu and national competition law provisions applied in parallel to articles 101 and 102 tfeu results in missed opportunities to remove barriers to market entry and to create more open competitive markets throughout the european union where undertakings compete on their merits . undertakings and consumers particularly suffer in those member states where ncas are less - equipped to be effective enforcers . undertakings cannot compete on their merits where there are safe havens for anti - competitive practices , for example , because evidence of anti - competitive practices cannot be collected or because undertakings can escape liability for fines . they therefore have a disincentive to enter such markets and to exercise their rights of establishment and to provide goods and services there . consumers based in member states where there is less enforcement miss out on the benefits of effective competition enforcement . uneven enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu and national competition law provisions applied in parallel to articles 101 and 102 tfeu throughout europe thus distorts competition in the internal market and undermines its proper functioning . ### national law prevents many ncas from having the necessary guarantees of independence and enforcement and fining powers to be able to effectively apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu and national competition law provisions in parallel . for example , under national law many ncas do not have effective tools to find evidence of infringements of articles 101 and 102 tfeu , to fine companies which break the law or do not have the resources they need to effectively apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu . this can prevent them from taking action at all or results in them limiting their enforcement action . the lack of operational tools and guarantees of many ncas to effectively apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu means that undertakings engaging in anti - competitive practices can face very different outcomes of proceedings depending on the member states in which they are active or established : they may be subject to no enforcement at all under articles 101 or 102 tfeu or to ineffective enforcement . for example , in some member states , undertakings can escape liability for fines simply by restructuring . uneven enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu and national competition law provisions applied in parallel to articles 101 and 102 tfeu results in missed opportunities to remove barriers to market entry and to create more open competitive markets throughout the european union where undertakings compete on their merits . undertakings and consumers particularly suffer in those member states where ncas are less - equipped to be effective enforcers . undertakings cannot compete on their merits where there are safe havens for anti - competitive practices , for example , because evidence of anti - competitive practices cannot be collected or because undertakings can escape liability for fines . they therefore have a disincentive to enter such markets and to exercise their rights of establishment and to provide goods and services there . consumers based in member states where there is less enforcement miss out on the benefits of effective competition enforcement . uneven enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu and national competition law provisions applied in parallel to articles 101 and 102 tfeu throughout europe thus distorts competition in the internal market and undermines its proper functioning .


### gaps and limitations in ncas ' tools and guarantees undermine the system of parallel powers for the enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu which is designed to work as a cohesive whole based on close cooperation within the european competition network . this system depends on authorities being able to rely on each other to carry out fact - finding measures on each other ' s behalf . however it does not work well when there are still ncas that do not have adequate fact - finding tools . in other key respects , ncas are not able to provide each other with mutual assistance . for example , in the majority of member states , undertakings operating cross - border are able to evade paying fines simply by not having a legal presence in some of the territories of member states in which they are active . this reduces incentives to comply with articles 101 and 102 tfeu . the resulting ineffective enforcement distorts competition for law - abiding undertakings and undermines consumer confidence in the internal market , particularly in the digital environment . ### gaps and limitations in ncas ' tools and guarantees undermine the system of parallel powers for the enforcement of articles 101 and 102 tfeu which is designed to work as a cohesive whole based on close cooperation within the european competition network . this system depends on authorities being able to rely on each other to carry out fact - finding measures at each other ' s request . however it does not work well when there are still ncas that do not have adequate fact - finding tools . in other key respects , ncas are not able to provide each other with mutual assistance . for example , in the majority of member states , undertakings operating cross - border are able to evade paying fines simply by not having a legal presence in some of the territories of member states in which they are active . this reduces incentives to comply with articles 101 and 102 tfeu . the resulting ineffective enforcement distorts competition for law - abiding undertakings and undermines consumer confidence in the internal market , particularly in the digital environment .


### putting in place minimum guarantees to ensure that ncas apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu effectively is without prejudice to the ability of member states to maintain or introduce more extensive guarantees of independence and resources for ncas and more detailed rules on the enforcement and fining powers of these authorities . in particular , member states may endow ncas with additional powers beyond the core set provided for in this directive to further enhance their effectiveness . ### putting in place minimum guarantees to ensure that ncas apply articles 101 and 102 tfeu uniformly and effectively is without prejudice to the ability of member states to maintain or introduce more extensive guarantees of independence and resources for ncas and more detailed rules on the enforcement and fining powers of these authorities . in particular , member states may endow ncas with additional powers beyond the core set provided for in this directive to further enhance their effectiveness .