Section 21, The National Fertilizer Regulations, 2020.

(1) A manufacturer, importer or distributor of fertilizer shallaffix on the fertilizer container a clearly legible and conspicuous label containing the following information in the English language- (a) the grade; (b) the guaranteed analysis stating the minimum percentage in terms of content of - (i) Total Nitrogen (N) ___%, of which __ % Ammoniacal Nitrogen __ % Nitrate Nitrogen __ % Water- insoluble Nitrogen __ % Urea Nitrogen __ % Other recognized and determinable forms of N; (ii) Available Phosphate (P205) __ % (iii) Soluble Potash (K20) __ % (iv) Other nutrients on elemental basis __ % (c) the net weight; (d) the sources of nutrients; (e) the name and address of manufacturer, importer or distributor; and (f) the date of manufacture, importation or distribution. 18 19 Transportation of fertilizer. Warehousing and storage of fertilizer. Labelling. (2) The Agency shall, in determining whether a fertilizer sample contains less plant nutrients than stated on the label, be guided by the limits prescribed in the Economic Community of West African States Tolerance Limits Manual. (3) Where the sources of nutrients are shown on the label, they shall be listed below the guaranteed analysis. (4) Where the chemical forms of nitrogen are claimed, the forms shall be guaranteed in the format shown and the percentages of the individual form shall add up to the total nitrogen percentage. (5) Where the licensee makes a claim with reference to the information that is specified on the label of a fertilizer, other than on the Nutrient Guarantee, the Agency may require that the licensee provides- (a) a testing program conducted by an accredited research institution; and (b) a laboratory procedure acceptable to the Agency for evaluating the claims. (6) A packaged fertilizer product shall contain the minimum information required under sub-regulation (1) which shall be- (a) on the front or back of the package and shall occupy at least one-third of a side of the package; or (b) printed on a tag with a minimum dimension of 8 centimeters by 12 centimeters and attached to the package. (7) A bulk fertilizer product shall contain the minimum information required under sub-regulation (1) which shall - (a) be in written or printed form; (b) accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery; and (c) be accessible for inspection purposes. (8) A manufacturer, a blender, an importer or an agrodealer shall guarantee that label claims on fertilizer packaging is truthful and ensure that specification of the fertilizer product is welldefined. PART IV - HARMFUL SUBSTANCES