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Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 (FPR)

To place a fertilising product legally and safely on the European market, it is essential to comply with the requirements established in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, known as the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR). At ServiREACH, we offer specialised support to assess whether your product complies with the applicable legislation, facilitating market access and ensuring full legal conformity.

The FPR Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 sets out the provisions for making EU fertilising products available on the market and establishes the requirements for affixing the CE marking to such products.

Companies wishing to freely market their fertilising products across the European market must comply with a series of specific FPR requirements.

All fertilising products must meet the specifications for the corresponding Product Function Categories (PFCs) and Component Material Categories (CMCs), as well as requirements relating to the label/accompanying document, declaration of conformity, and CE marking, among others.

The FPR does not override national legislation, meaning that it may also be necessary to evaluate product compliance under national fertiliser regulations. In Spain, the national regulation applicable to fertilising products is R.D. 506/2013.

At ServiREACH, we offer specialised support to assess whether your product complies with the applicable legislation, facilitating market access and ensuring full legal conformity.

  • Review of conformity with FPR specifications. we help you determine whether your product fits into one of the established categories.
  • Support. Preparing the technical dossier required to demonstrate compliance with the FPR. Te ayudamos a elaborar el dosier técnico necesario para demostrar el cumplimiento del Reglamento FPR.
  • Preparation of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and labelling, where applicable.
  • REACH registration support. If a REACH registration or exemption document is required, we can assist in its preparation.
  • Testing support. To demonstrate compliance with the FPR, specific tests may be necessary. If you do not have them available, we can help plan and coordinate their execution.
  • Consulting With our expert advice, we can efficiently and carefully address your queries, becoming a trusted ally and providing quick solutions to any technical questions.

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FAQ's

An EU fertilising product is a fertiliser that is marketed with the CE marking. According to the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR, Regulation (EU) 2019/1009), a manufacturer may only apply the CE marking if:

  • It complies with the requirements of the relevant Product Function Category (PFC) (Annex I).
  • It complies with the requirements of the relevant Component Material Category(ies) (CMC) (Annex II).
  • It is labelled in accordance with the applicable labelling requirements (Annex III).
  • It has successfully undergone the applicable conformity assessment procedure (Annex IV).

The Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) does not replace national legislation and does not prevent fertilising products that do not comply with the FPR from being placed on the market in accordance with national rules.

Manufacturers may choose to:

  • Apply the FPR and include the CE marking.
  • Follow only the national rules of a specific EU country; if they wish to market the product in another country, they must comply with mutual recognition rules.
  • Market the product under both regulatory frameworks, provided the requirements of both systems are met.

Yes. Yes. If a product can meet the requirements of more than one Product Function Category (PFC) under the FPR, the manufacturer is free to choose which PFC to declare.

However, the manufacturer must carry out a full conformity assessment and demonstrate that the product complies with all the requirements of the selected PFC and the relevant component materials.

Yes, unless the substance belongs to a CMC exempt from registration.. Although the REACH Regulation only requires registration when substances are manufactured or imported above one tonne per year, the FPR requires that all substances intentionally added to EU fertilising products be registered, even below this threshold

Registration dossiers must comply with Annexes VI, VII and VIII and include a Chemical Safety Report (CSR) demonstrating the safe use of the substance in soils or plants. This ensures that risks associated with the use of the product have been properly assessed and managed.

Therefore, REACH registration must be carried out for substances manufactured or imported above 10 tonnes per year.

However, the manufacturer must carry out a full conformity assessment and demonstrate that the product complies with all the requirements of the selected PFC and the relevant component materials.