This Order aims at regulating the equitable distribution of fertilizers by: fixing the maximum prices or rates at which any fertilizer may be sold by a dealer, manufacturer, importer, etc.; and controlling the distribution of fertilizers.; The Order sets out procedures and requirements for obtaining: certificates of registration for the sale, offer for sale or to carry on the business of selling fertilizers; certificates of manufacture for carrying on businesses involved in the preparation of mixture of fertilisers, or special mixture of fertilizers, Biofertilizers or Organic fertilizers.; The Order further provides for: restrictions on the manufacture, import, sale and distribution of fertilizers; the appointment of enforcement authorities; appointment of fertilizer control laboratories and fertilizer analysts; certification fees; establishment of a Central Fertilizer Committee; etc.
Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985.