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Key changes for the fertilizer and biostimulant industry in Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EU Regulation 2019\/1009<\/strong><\/a>, which came into effect on July 16, 2022, has brought about a radical change in the regulation of fertilizer products in the European Union. This regulation has created a common regulatory framework for all fertilizers marketed within the European market, covering not only traditional fertilizers but also a broader range of innovative products, such as biostimulants. Its goal is to strengthen the circular economy, reduce dependence on external inputs, and promote agricultural sustainability across Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we analyze the key aspects of the regulation, the differences with its predecessor, and its impact on the fertilizer industry, particularly in the rapidly growing biostimulant sector. Additionally, we will explore how Ficosterra\u2019s products, a leading company in the manufacture of seaweed extract biostimulants, fully complied with this legislation, setting the standard in innovation and sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Key points of EU
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The EU Regulation 2019\/1009<\/strong> introduces a broader and more uniform regulatory framework for all fertilizer products marketed within the European Union. Its main novelty is the inclusion of new product categories, such as biostimulants and fertilizers made from recycled raw materials, in line with the Circular Economy objectives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regulation, available in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU)<\/strong><\/a>, aims to ensure that fertilizer products are safe, effective, and contribute to sustainable development in European agriculture. The full regulation can be consulted on EUR-Lex<\/strong><\/a>, where specific safety and labeling requirements for each type of product are detailed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Regulation for new products<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The regulation includes, for the first time, products aimed at improving crop nutritional efficiency, such as biostimulants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Common rules for the entire EU<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All fertilizer products, regardless of their origin or type, must meet the same quality, labeling, and safety requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Promotion of the Circular Economy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The use of secondary raw materials<\/strong>, such as bio-waste and by-products, is encouraged to reduce dependence on raw materials from third countries and promote sustainability within the EU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

All technologies developed by Ficosterra are aligned with the new European regulations, prioritizing environmental sustainability without compromising crop productivity. Our products are certified organic and registered under PFC6, allowing their sale as biostimulants in the 27 EU countries.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ficosterra\u2019s products, designed to maximize nutrient use efficiency and improve crop sustainability, not only meet the standards set by EU Regulation 2019\/1009 but also lead innovation in biostimulants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about biostimulants, their composition, benefits, and applications<\/strong>, we invite you to visit this article that details the topic in depth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Differences with the
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The EU Regulation 2003\/2003<\/strong>, replaced by this new regulation, only regulated inorganic fertilizers<\/strong> and lime amendments. In contrast, EU Regulation 2019\/1009 introduces a broader structure with up to seven functional product categories (CFP)<\/strong>, each with specific functions in agriculture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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