Legislation and Guidance
This page outlines the scope of the fertiliser legislation that applies to the manufacture, sale and supply of fertiliser in the UK. It also provides a link to this legislation and relevant guidance notes.
About
AIC’s Fertiliser Sector represents over 95% of the UK’s agricultural fertiliser supply industry. It seeks to support Members’ interests through providing a comprehensive lobbying, advice and statistics service, sharing technical, transport and storage information and promoting fertiliser security to help maintain a vibrant and growing sector.
AIC identifies, assesses and communicates national and international issues that impact on the competitiveness of the industry and which could affect the sustainability of farming and UK food production.
Our Objectives
The aim of AIC's Fertiliser sector is to improve the competitive position of Member businesses within the agri-supply industry. This is achieved by following a number of objectives which include:
- Acting as the voice of the Fertiliser sector
- Lobbying
- Delivering information
- Providing Trade Assurance
- Offering technical support
- Collaboration and sector representation with other stakeholders
Benefits
AIC provides a united voice for the fertiliser industry in the UK within both UK and European Governments. Our work and commitment to the UK fertiliser sector adds value to your business and provides many key benefits including:
- Providing you with a powerful voice at UK and European level.
- Giving you a view over the legislative horizon, allowing you to plan long term and get ahead of the game.
- Ensuring UK and European legislation and guidelines properly take account of and reflect UK fertiliser business needs and concerns.
- Giving you a say in the decision making process through access to national committees and regional meetings.
- Access to trading and commercial information, national and international fertiliser statistics.
- Free technical and legal advice, industry standards and guidelines.
- A say in the management of Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS).
- Tailored, business specific training and updates in association with FACTS.
- Networking opportunities with competitor businesses, giving you the opportunity to discuss non- competitive issues affecting your company.
Latest news and briefings
Topics
Food and the Environment
There is an ever increasing focus on the environmental impact of food and AIC provides support for members on the environmental policies affecting...
Statistics
UK Fertiliser Consumption Trends and Statistics
Fertiliser Security
If you store or handle fertiliser, you must secure it to prevent it from being stolen. This covers a range of people from importers and manufacturers to hauliers and agricultural contractors.
Safety Data Sheets
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations 2002 require employers to make COSHH assessments.
Contracts & Arbitration
Contracts, contract guidance and arbitration
Explosives Precursors: Guidance and FAQs
Guidance on the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023
Urea "Option 4" Ammonia Mitigation
The agri-supply industry and farming unions are committed to delivering substantial ammonia emissions reductions from fertilisers
UK REACH
UK REACH is the government’s regulatory tool for achieving the UK’s high levels of environmental protection, ensuring that companies which put chemicals on the market understand and manage the risks they might pose.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Information and insight on plans for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in the UK and EU
UK Proposed New Fertiliser Products Regulations
Information on a revised fertiliser regulation encompassing mineral fertilisers, as well as digestates, composts and other circular economy products
What is fertiliser?
Plants, just like humans, need food to live. Learn about fertilisers and plant nutrients.
Why we need fertilisers
Today’s global population cannot be fed without using fertilisers, find out more.
Trade Assurance Schemes
FIAS - Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme
Provides an assurance system to ensure that the security, safety and traceability of fertilisers meet the requirements defined by legislators and industry.
