Approximation of the laws relating to fertilizers (amend. Directives 76/116/EEC, 80/876/EEC, 89/284/EEC, 89/530/EEC)

OBJECTIVE: to amend Directives 76/116/EEC, 80/876/EEC, 89/284/EEC and 89/530/EEC on the approximation of the laws relating to fertilizers. COMMUNITY MEASURE: European Parliament and of Council Directive 97/63/EC. SUBSTANCE: the amendments made to the Council directives referred to above seek to replace the term 'EEC fertilizer' with the term 'EC fertilizer'. The packaging, labels and accompanying documents marked 'EEC fertilizer' may continue to be used until 31 December 1998. There is provision that after adoption of the proposal the modification will be included in the proposal for codification which will then be pending before the Council. ENTRY INTO FORCE: 07/12/1997 DEADLINE FOR TRANSPOSITION: 01/07/1998. �