Turkey has expanded regulatory oversight of organic, mineral, and microbial fertilizers through a suite of updated domestic rules.
Turkey Tightens Fertilizer Standards and Oversight
New rules mandate strict controls for organic, mineral, and microbial fertilizers.
What changed
Mandatory certification and inspection protocols for organic, mineral, and microbial fertilizers.
Strict import and export controls on production, marketing, and trade of fertilizers.
Unified regulation now includes soil improvers and enzyme-based inputs.
Who it affects
Fertilizer producers must comply with new mandatory certification and inspection protocols.
Importers and exporters must adhere to strict controls on production, marketing, and trade.
Regulation Analysis: Updated Compliance Requirements for Organic, Mineral, and Microbial Fertilizers in Turkey
Turkey has amended its regulatory framework for NP (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) organomineral fertilizers to enhance effectiveness and restrict certain raw materials. The amendments are governed by the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Organic, Mineral and Microbial Fertilizers Used in Agriculture, which entered into force upon publication (proposed date: 29 February 2024)1. Compliance with the new provisions is mandatory within six months of the regulation’s effective date1.
Key Changes and Compliance Requirements
- Restricted Raw Materials for NP/NPK Organomineral Fertilizers
The amended regulation prohibits the use of the following materials in the production of NP and NPK organomineral fertilizers:
- Basic slag
- Partially soluble phosphate rock
- Partially soluble magnesium phosphate rock
- Dicalcium phosphate
- Calcined phosphate
- Aluminium-calcium phosphate
- Ground soft phosphate rock1.
Rationale: The restriction aims to improve the effectiveness of organomineral fertilizers by eliminating less efficient or potentially harmful inputs1.
- Transitional Provisions for Existing Products
- Regulatory Authority and Enforcement
Compliance Timeline
| Milestone | Deadline | Authority | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation enters into force | Upon publication (proposed: 29/02/2024) | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | 1 |
| Full compliance mandatory | 6 months post-publication | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | 1 |
| Market phase-out for pre-existing products | Until expiry date of products | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | 1 |
Summary Answer
Turkey’s Regulation Amending the Regulation on Organic, Mineral and Microbial Fertilizers Used in Agriculture introduces stricter production standards for NP and NPK organomineral fertilizers, banning specific raw materials (e.g., basic slag, partially soluble phosphate rock) to enhance fertilizer effectiveness1. Compliance is mandatory within six months of the regulation’s publication, though pre-existing products may remain on the market until their expiry date1. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Trade oversee enforcement and stakeholder engagement1. For further details, refer to the Türkiye-TBT Enquiry Point or the General Directorate of Plant Production1.
Sources
- ↩ Regulation Amending The Regulation on Organic, Mineral and Microbial Fertilizers Used in Agriculture _notification https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/TBTN24/TUR209.DOCX