Marketing fertilising products in the UK: regulatory reform
The UK government, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive (collectively referred to as ‘all four governments’) have worked together to produce a consultation and call for evidence on modernising fertilisers legislation.
All four governments would like to know what you think about proposals to repeal existing fertiliser product legislation and replace it with a new regulatory framework – the UK Fertilising Product Regulations (UK FPR) – for placing products on the market in the UK.
All four governments are seeking views on:
- basing UK FPR on conformity assessment
- technical requirements for fertilising products marketed under UK FPR
- proposals to establish the detailed parameters which would apply to products and the more technical aspects of UK FPR (which will be informed through a series of technical workshops with stakeholders)
- proposals for enforcement of UK FPR, including civil sanctions for non-compliance
- transitional arrangements
In addition, all four governments are asking for views and evidence on newer and novel fertilising products to inform future development of UK fertilisers legislation.
The extension for responses has been extended to Wednesday 10 June 2026.
If possible, you should respond using the Citizen Space platform. Alternative options are available if required.