Circular economy: New Regulation to boost the use of organic and wastebased fertilisers
Brussels, 17 March 2016 European Commission - Press release
The Commission presents first deliverable of Circular Economy Package with new rules on organic and waste-based fertilisers in the EU The re-use of raw materials that are now disposed of as waste is one of the key principles of the Circular Economy Package adopted in December 2015.
Today the Commission is proposing a Regulation which will significantly ease the access of organic and waste-based fertilisers to the EU single market, bringing them on a level playing field with traditional, non-organic fertilisers.
This will create new market opportunities for innovative companies while at the same time reducing waste, energy consumption and environmental damage.
Proposta di REGOLAMENTO DEL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO che stabilisce norme relative alla messa a disposizione sul mercato di prodotti fertilizzanti recanti la marcatura CE e che modifica i regolamenti (CE) n. 1069/2009 e (CE) n. 1107/2009