European Parliament
2014-2019
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
2016/0084(COD)
17.3.2017
AMENDMENTS
336 - 656
Draft opinion
Elisabetta Gardini
(PE597.640v01-00)
on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked
fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC)
No 1107/2009
Proposal for a regulation
(COM(2016)0157 – C8-0123/2016 – 2016/0084(COD))
(*) Associated committee – Rule 54 of the Rules of Procedure
AM\1120588EN.docx
EN
PE601.138v02-00
United in diversity
EN
AM_Com_LegOpinion
PE601.138v02-00
EN
2/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 336
Mark Demesmaeker
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
carbon (C) and
-
organic carbon (Corg) and
Or. xm
Justification
It is important to specify that organic carbon is meant: organic carbon is a key indicator of
the presence of organic materials, which is linked to the effect of an organic fertiliser on soil
fertility.
Amendment 337
Tom Vandenkendelaere, Ivo Belet
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
carbon (C) and
-
organic carbon (Corg) and
Or. en
Amendment 338
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded
in geological formations.
AM\1120588EN.docx
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and other substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
materials which are fossilized or
embedded in geological formations.
3/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to facilitate the production of peat, leonardite and lignite based organic
fertilisers and organic fertilisers based on substances derived from them. These natural
matrices increase the nutrient efficiency of organic fertilisers, which is advantageous for
farmers and without any detrimental consequences from an environmental point of view.
Amendment 339
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and humic substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to facilitate the production of peat, leonardite and lignite based organic
fertilisers and organic fertilisers based on humic substances derived from them. These natural
matrices increase the nutrient efficiency of organic fertilisers, which is advantageous for
farmers and without any detrimental consequences from an environmental point of view. The
exclusion of these matrices could encourage the use of ineffective fertilisers which would be
detrimental for farmers.
Amendment 340
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
PE601.138v02-00
EN
of solely biological origin, including peat,
4/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
leonardite, lignite and humic substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
Or. en
Amendment 341
Simona Bonafè, Massimo Paolucci, Damiano Zoffoli, Nicola Danti, Patrizia Toia
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded
in geological formations.
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite and lignite, but excluding other
materials which are fossilized or
embedded in geological formations.
Or. it
Amendment 342
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations, with the exemption
of leonardite, lignite and peat.
Or. en
Amendment 343
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
AM\1120588EN.docx
5/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
-
Cadmium (Cd)
(1)
Where the product has phosphorus
(P) content: 75 mg/kg P2O5.
(2)
Where the product does not have
phosphorus (P) content: 3 mg/kg dry
matter.
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 344
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
Cadmium (Cd) 80 mg/kg dry
matter,
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure a level playing field. Recent
scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough to
secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the maximum
level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health risk are
mitigated.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
6/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 345
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
Cadmium (Cd) 1.0 mg/kg dry
mater
Or. en
Justification
Given the fact that one of the intentions of the current regulation is to reduce the usage of
organo-mineral and inorganic fertilisers and increase the usage of organic fertilisers in the
EU market, it is of utmost importance that we aim to reduce as much as possible the
accumulation in EU arable soil of carcinogenic substances like Cadmium. Cadmium is, since
2014 on the Candidate List given its known carcinogenic classification as C1A (known
carcinogen in humans) under the REACH Regulation.
Amendment 346
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
-
Cadmium (Cd) 100 mg/kg P2O5,
Or. en
Justification
A limit of 100 mg ensures stable supplies of phosphate rock for EU industry and ensures low
prices of fertilisers for consumers (farmers), thus the growth of EU fertilisers and agricultural
sectors in a globalised world.
Amendment 347
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
AM\1120588EN.docx
7/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
-
Cadmium (Cd) 80 mg/kg P2O5,
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium in fertilisers shall be set at the same level in all fertilisers, to provide
parity to all fertiliser products.
Amendment 348
Iuliu Winkler, Mihai Ţurcanu, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Theodor
Dumitru Stolojan, Jarosław Wałęsa, Cristian-Silviu Buşoi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
-
Cadmium (Cd) 80 mg/kg P2O5
Or. en
Amendment 349
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
8/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
Hexavalent chromium Cr (VI), is a chemical compound used industrially in fertilisers.
Inhaled hexavalent chromium is recognised as a human carcinogen by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer. Farmers and other workers in contact with fertilisers are
exposed to hexavalent chromium. A continuous exposure to hexavalent chromium increases
the risk of developing lung cancer, asthma, or damages to the skin. This risks have been
recognised before by European Legislators which have banned the use of this compound in
electronic equipment in Directive 2002/95/EC, (RoHS 1). Accordingly, proposed limits in the
Commission´s proposal for all fertilisers, including organic ones, should be more ambitious
and reduced to 1 mg/kg.
Amendment 350
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
and
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter,
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter, and
Or. en
Justification
The French Food Security Agency (ANSES) has concluded in a 2016 report that levels for
Lead found in baby and child food are of extreme risk and non-acceptable and should
immediately be lowered. Similarly, the European Commission’s study of the Joint Research
Centre and the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements in which the total lead in
baby food in Europe was determined, Lead was found as very problematic substance for
babies’ intake. Given the fact that presence of lead in fertilisers easily contaminates crops for
human consumption, as it was confirmed by EFSA’s study on Lead dietary exposure in the
European population, maximum limits for this toxic contaminant in contaminants should
drastically be lowered for all fertilisers, including organic ones
Amendment 351
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
AM\1120588EN.docx
9/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
and
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter,
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter, and
Or. en
Justification
Lead accumulates in the body and most seriously affects the developing central nervous
system in infants, children and the foetus of pregnant women. There is no recommended
tolerable intake level as there is no evidence of thresholds for a number of critical health
effects. In light of the particular concern for lead exposure in children, it is important to
strictly regulate major dietary sources of lead.
Amendment 352
Mark Demesmaeker
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in
a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
3.
The absence of Salmonella spp.
and the maximum presence of
Escherichia coli and Enterococcaceae has
to be proven in accordance with
Commission Regulation (EU) No
142/2011, implementing Regulation (EC)
No 1069/2009, including Annex XI,
Chapter I, section 2 (d) thereof.
Or. xm
Justification
It is necessary to coordinate with the Animal By-Products Regulation.
Amendment 353
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
PE601.138v02-00
EN
10/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
Amendment
3.
Pathogens must not be present in the organic fertiliser in a concentration of more
than the respective limits outlined in the table below:
Micro-organism to be
tested
Sampling plans
Limit
n
c
m
M
Salmonella spp
5
0
0
Absence in 25g or 25ml
Escherichia coli or
Enterococcaceae
5
5
0
1000 in 1g or 1ml
where n = number of samples to be tested
c = number of samples where the number of bacteria expressed in CFU may be between m
and M
m = threshold value for the number of bacteria expressed in CFU that is considered
satisfactory
M = maximum value of the number of bacteria expressed in CFU
Or. en
Amendment 354
Annie Schreijer-Pierik, Tom Vandenkendelaere, Ivo Belet
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in
a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
3.
The absence of Salmonella spp.
and the maximum presence of
Escherichia coli and Enterococcaceae has
to be proven in accordance to Regulation
No 142/2011 implementing Regulation No
1069/2009 Annex XI, Chapter I, section
AM\1120588EN.docx
11/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
2(d).
Or. en
Amendment 355
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product. Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Amendment 356
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product. Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to limit pathogens that may be present in organic matter in organic
fertilisers. Clostridium botulinum must also be eliminated from organic fertilisers.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
12/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 357
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3a.
Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Amendment 358
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Amendment 359
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
13/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Justification
These parasites, if undetected, may stay in soil for up to 10 years.
Amendment 360
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Justification
As there is no protection against parasitological threats in the proposed of this regulation, it
is necessary to include parasitological protection. In contrast with bacteria, parasites’ eggs
have a very long survival term, as long as 10 years. In case of parasites contamination (with
e.g. sediments of municipal waste, biogas products, organic matter), they may survive up to
10 years thus accumulating in soil. Therefore, Ascaris spp and Toxocara spp eggs must be
eliminated from organic fertilisers.
Amendment 361
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A solid organic fertiliser shall
contain 40% or more dry matter by mass.
deleted
Or. fr
PE601.138v02-00
EN
14/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
Definition amended in Article 2
Amendment 362
Frédérique Ries
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1a.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain at least one of the following
declared nutrients: nitrogen (N),
phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) or
potassium oxide (K2O).
Or. en
Amendment 363
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain at least one of the following
declared nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain at least:
Or. en
Amendment 364
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
2.
Amendment
The CE marked fertilising product
AM\1120588EN.docx
2.
15/144
The CE marked fertilising product
PE601.138v02-00
EN
shall contain at least one of the following
declared nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
shall contain at least one of the following
declared primary nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
Or. en
Amendment 365
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
2,5% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
2,5% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
and/or
Or. en
Amendment 366
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), or
2% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and/or
Or. en
Amendment 367
Tom Vandenkendelaere
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2a.
Where the product contains more
than one nutrient, the following minimum
quantities shall be present:
PE601.138v02-00
EN
16/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
- 1% by mass of total nitrogen (N)
- 1% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5)
- 1% by mass of total potassium oxide
(K2O)
Where the sum of the nutrients is
minimum 4%.
Or. en
Amendment 368
Mark Demesmaeker
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 15% by mass.
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 7.5% by mass.
Or. xm
Justification
It is important to harmonise the limit values for soil improvers with those for organic
fertilisers, partly in order to guarantee a level playing field between the two products.
Amendment 369
Tom Vandenkendelaere, Ivo Belet
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 15% by mass.
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 7,5% by mass.
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
17/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 370
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A liquid organic fertiliser shall
contain less than 40% dry matter.
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
Definition amended in Article 2
Amendment 371
Frédérique Ries
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1a.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain at least one of the following
declared nutrients: nitrogen (N),
phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) or
potassium oxide (K2O).
Or. en
Amendment 372
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
2% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment
1% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
and/or
18/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Amendment 373
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
2% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
-
1% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Or. en
Amendment 374
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), or
0.5% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and/or
Or. en
Amendment 375
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O).
1% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O).
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
19/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 376
Tom Vandenkendelaere
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2a.
Where the product contains more
than one nutrient, the following minimum
quantities shall be present:
-
1% by mass of total nitrogen (N)
1% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5)
1% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O)
Where the sum of the nutrients is
minimum 4%.
Or. en
Amendment 377
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded
in geological formations.
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and other substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
materials which are fossilized or
embedded in geological formations.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to facilitate the production of peat, leonardite and lignite based organic
fertilisers and organic fertilisers based on substances derived from them. These natural
matrices increase the nutrient efficiency of organic fertilisers, which is advantageous for
farmers and without any detrimental consequences from an environmental point of view.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
20/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 378
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and humic substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to facilitate the production of peat, leonardite and lignite based organomineral fertilisers, as well as fertilisers based on humic substances derived from them. These
natural matrices increase the nutrient efficiency of organo-mineral fertilisers, which is
advantageous for farmers and without any detrimental consequences from an environmental
point of view. The exclusion of these matrices could encourage the use of ineffective fertilisers
which would be detrimental for farmers.
Amendment 379
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and humic substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
21/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 380
Simona Bonafè, Massimo Paolucci, Damiano Zoffoli, Nicola Danti, Patrizia Toia
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded
in geological formations.
of solely biological origin, including peat,
leonardite and lignite, but excluding other
materials which are fossilized or
embedded in geological formations.
Or. it
Amendment 381
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
of solely biological origin, excluding
material which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations, with the exemption
of leonardite, lignite and peat.
Or. en
Amendment 382
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
(a)
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd)
(a)
Cadmium (Cd) - 80 mg/kg P2O5.
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
22/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
The level of cadmium in fertilisers shall be set at the same level in all fertilisers, to provide
parity to all fertiliser products.
Amendment 383
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(1)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of less than 5 % phosphorus pentoxide
(P2O5)-equivalent by mass: 3 mg/kg dry
matter, or
(1)
Where the product does not have
phosphorus (P) content: 3 mg/kg dry
matter, or
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 384
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(1)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of less than 5 % phosphorus pentoxide
(P2O5)-equivalent by mass: 3 mg/kg dry
matter, or
(1)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of less than 5 % phosphorus pentoxide
(P2O5)-equivalent by mass: 4 mg/kg dry
matter, or
AM\1120588EN.docx
23/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. fr
Amendment 385
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(2)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P)
content of 5 % phosphorus pentoxide
(P2O5)-equivalent or more by mass
(‘phosphate fertiliser’):
(2)
Cadmium (Cd)- 100 mg/kg P2O5
Or. en
Amendment 386
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(2)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of 5 % phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)equivalent or more by mass (‘phosphate
fertiliser’):
(2)
Where the product has phosphorus
(P) content: 75 mg/kg P2O5.
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
24/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 387
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 388
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 389
Clara Eugenia Aguilera García, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
AM\1120588EN.docx
25/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring five years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
60 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. es
Justification
The impact assessments the Commission has carried out do not take account of the research
undertaken for the ‘Smolders study’, which showed that phosphate fertilisers with a content of
80 mg/Kg P2O5 do not lead to a build-up of cadmium in the soil. This would make the EU
supply dependent on a single geographical region. A balanced solution would therefore be to
set a limit of 60 mg/Kg as of five years after the entry into force of the regulation.
Amendment 390
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 100 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 391
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
PE601.138v02-00
EN
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 100 mg/kg phosphorus
26/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
pentoxide (P2O5),
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 392
Iuliu Winkler, Mihai Ţurcanu, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Theodor
Dumitru Stolojan, Cristian-Silviu Buşoi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 393
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
Cadmium and most cadmium compounds are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for
reproduction and toxic to specific organs, in particular to bone and kidneys, after repeated
exposure. They are also classified as toxic to environment. For tens of millions of European
citizens, the dietary exposure to cadmium exceeds the tolerable daily intake established by
EFSA. The use of mineral phosphate fertilisers contributes to about 60% of current cadmium
emissions to soil. It scientifically justified to conclude that the modelling of cadmium
AM\1120588EN.docx
27/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
accumulation in agricultural soils in the various assessments suggests the following
consistent trends: – For low fertiliser cadmium concentrations (between 1 to 20 mg Cd/kg
P2O5), cadmium in soil tends to accumulate relatively slowly, or decreases after 100 years of
application due to net removal rates (leaching, crop uptake) exceeding inputs; – For fertiliser
with Cd concentrations of 60 mg/kg P2O5 and above, accumulation in agricultural soils over
100 years is relatively high. The average content of cadmium in fertilisers marketed in the EU
is around 32mg/kg according to the latest estimations. A limit of 60mg/kg will not sufficiently
protect human health, as it would lead to only a 7% net cadmium soil contamination decrease
over 1000 years. A lower limit of 40 mg Cd/kg P2O5 may be achieved by a mixture of
phosphate rock from different sources and/or the blending of conventional mineral fertilisers
with organic fertilisers that are much less contaminated with cadmium, for instance
recovered phosphates from waste water or treated livestock manure. The proposed Fertilising
products Regulation would facilitate such a shift towards more sustainable fertilising
products, which is a key objective of the Circular Economy Action Plan.
Amendment 394
Julie Girling, Vicky Ford, Anthea McIntyre
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 395
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
28/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure the level playing field.
Recent scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough
to secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the
maximum level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health
risk are mitigated.
Amendment 396
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. fi
Amendment 397
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. fr
Amendment 398
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
AM\1120588EN.docx
29/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 399
Clara Eugenia Aguilera García, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. es
Justification
Subject to other scientifically proven solutions being found in future.
Amendment 400
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
PE601.138v02-00
EN
deleted
30/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
pentoxide (P2O5), and
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 401
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 402
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
AM\1120588EN.docx
deleted
31/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure the level playing field.
Recent scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough
to secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the
maximum level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health
risk are mitigated.
Amendment 403
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Justification
Cadmium and most cadmium compounds are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for
reproduction and toxic to specific organs, in particular to bone and kidneys, after repeated
exposure. They are also classified as toxic to environment. For tens of millions of European
citizens, the dietary exposure to cadmium exceeds the tolerable daily intake established by
EFSA. The use of mineral phosphate fertilisers contributes to about 60% of current cadmium
emissions to soil. It scientifically justified to conclude that the modelling of cadmium
accumulation in agricultural soils in the various assessments suggests the following
consistent trends: – For low fertiliser cadmium concentrations (between 1 to 20 mg Cd/kg
P2O5), cadmium in soil tends to accumulate relatively slowly, or decreases after 100 years of
application due to net removal rates (leaching, crop uptake) exceeding inputs; – For fertiliser
with Cd concentrations of 60 mg/kg P2O5 and above, accumulation in agricultural soils over
100 years is relatively high. The average content of cadmium in fertilisers marketed in the EU
is around 32mg/kg according to the latest estimations. A limit of 60mg/kg will not sufficiently
protect human health, as it would lead to only a 7% net cadmium soil contamination decrease
over 1000 years. A lower limit of 40 mg Cd/kg P2O5 may be achieved by a mixture of
phosphate rock from different sources and/or the blending of conventional mineral fertilisers
with organic fertilisers that are much less contaminated with cadmium, for instance
PE601.138v02-00
EN
32/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
recovered phosphates from waste water or treated livestock manure. The proposed Fertilising
products Regulation would facilitate such a shift towards more sustainable fertilising
products, which is a key objective of the Circular Economy Action Plan.
Amendment 404
Iuliu Winkler, Mihai Ţurcanu, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Theodor
Dumitru Stolojan, Jarosław Wałęsa, Cristian-Silviu Buşoi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 405
Julie Girling, Anthea McIntyre, Vicky Ford
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 406
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
AM\1120588EN.docx
33/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring ten years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 50
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
subject to the conclusions of the
Commission report and the progress made
in research and innovation concerning
the elimination of cadmium,
Or. fr
Justification
Research and innovation on eliminating cadmium or developing alternative solutions in the
interests of the public and of farmers must be encouraged as much as possible. Researchers
must be given time before lower rates are proposed so that we can make proposals that are
realistic and able therefore to be enforced.
Amendment 407
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 408
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
PE601.138v02-00
EN
34/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
80 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
Or. en
Amendment 409
György Hölvényi, Norbert Erdős
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring five years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 40
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), and
Or. en
Amendment 410
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
30 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
Or. fi
AM\1120588EN.docx
35/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 411
Frédérique Ries, Françoise Grossetête, Giovanni La Via
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring six years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 40
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), and
Or. fr
Justification
For public health reasons and to promote less polluting innovations it is important to limit the
harmonised cadmium content threshold in phosphate fertilisers.
Amendment 412
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 413
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
PE601.138v02-00
EN
36/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
The presence of cadmium needs to be reduced as much as possible, but 20mg/kg within 12
years does not seem realistic and therefore enforceable. However, research and innovation
on eliminating cadmium or developing alternative solutions in the interests of the public and
of farmers must be funded and encouraged as much as possible.
Amendment 414
Frédérique Ries, Françoise Grossetête, Giovanni La Via
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
This threshold is not feasible at EU level.
Amendment 415
Clara Eugenia Aguilera García, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
AM\1120588EN.docx
37/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. es
Justification
Subject to other scientifically proven solutions being found in future.
Amendment 416
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure the level playing field.
Recent scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough
to secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the
maximum level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health
risk are mitigated.
Amendment 417
Iuliu Winkler, Mihai Ţurcanu, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Cristian-Silviu
Buşoi
PE601.138v02-00
EN
38/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 418
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 419
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
39/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 420
Julie Girling, Vicky Ford, Anthea McIntyre
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 421
Peter Liese, György Hölvényi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: where the phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5) content is more or less
than 20 mg/kg, the product must be
clearly labelled to show that it contains
less, or more, than 20 mg/kg of
phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)
Or. de
PE601.138v02-00
EN
40/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
When the last stage of cadmium reduction, to 20 mg/kg, is reached, Europe should work on
an incentive scheme in the form of a labelling obligation.
Amendment 422
György Hölvényi, Norbert Erdős
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring sixteen years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 423
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
60 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 424
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Tibor Szanyi, Stefan Eck, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
AM\1120588EN.docx
41/144
As of [Publications office, please
PE601.138v02-00
EN
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
insert the date occurring eight years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
Lower fertiliser threshold of 20mg Cd/kg P2O5 leads to no further increase in soil cadmium in
almost 90% of the EU soils. According to the Smolders study commissioned by the European
parliament in 2016, 44% of the phosphate fertilisers that are on the European market today
already satisfy the limit value of 20mg/kg. For those phosphate source no decadmiation will
be necessary. Several decadmiation technologies already exist and have reached various
levels of maturity. Experience from other industrial sectors shows that demand is by far the
most effective catalyst for stimulating research and innovation. The introduction of lower
cadmium limits will push a development of current technologies towards efficient and less
costly solutions, but without a clear market demand this will never happen. This will also
promote growth and employment for industries operating in the sector of decadmiation
technologies. 8 years is a sufficient time frame for developing industrial scale decadmiation
technologies that would make phosphate fertilisation compatible with the EU’s commitment
to minimising Union citizens’ exposure to hazardous substances.
Amendment 425
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring seven years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 426
Fredrick Federley, Nils Torvalds, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Carolina Punset, Anneli
Jäätteenmäki, Hannu Takkula
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
PE601.138v02-00
EN
42/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring nine years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
The health hazards and dangers of cadmium must be given priority. EFSA has concluded
several times that the human dietary exposure to cadmium must be lowered. The question of
cadmium has been discussed for several years and it is due time to take action. It is also
necessary to create a legislative framework that stimulates further innovation, technology
development and new practices in order to ensure healthy and secure food production in
Europe. Therefore the Commission’s proposed timeframe for implementation of the lowest
allowed limit of cadmium in fertilising products should be decreased to allow for a more
ambitious but still realistic objective to lower cadmium levels in fertilising products.
Amendment 427
Martin Häusling
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring six years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 20
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
Cadmium (Cd) in fertilisers accounts for 60% of current Cd emissions to soil. Council
adopted a Resolution already in 1988 to substitute Cd wherever possible. EU action against
Cd in fertilisers is long overdue. The EU should achieve a significant reduction of Cd in soil.
Decadmiation technologies are up and running, but the industry will only invest into largescale decadmiation if there are clear legal requirements. There is no need to wait 12 years,
the necessary scaling up can be done in six years. The costs can be absorbed by the
phosphate producers given their huge profit margins.
AM\1120588EN.docx
43/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 428
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
10 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. fi
Amendment 429
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(b)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
(b)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 430
Christofer Fjellner
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ba) At least one year before each
reduction, the Commission shall send a
report to the European Parliament and
the Council evaluating the effects of the
new limit values in the light of security
consequences and implications for food
safety, and assessing whether it is possible
to attain the new limit values given the
PE601.138v02-00
EN
44/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
best available technology. The
Commission shall be empowered to adopt
delegated acts postponing the reductions
in the limit values if the report shows this
to be justified.
Or. sv
Amendment 431
Frédérique Ries
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(b a) Total chromium (Cr) 100 mg/kg
dry matter
Or. en
Justification
In some Member States, for environmental reasons, beyond a certain value on chromium total
in the soil, it is forbidden for use in agriculture and the soil must be decontaminated.
Amendment 432
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point e
Text proposed by the Commission
(e)
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
(e)
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Justification
Lead accumulates in the body and most seriously affects the developing central nervous
system in infants, children and the foetus of pregnant women. There is no recommended
tolerable intake level as there is no evidence of thresholds for a number of critical health
AM\1120588EN.docx
45/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
effects. In light of the particular concern for lead exposure in children, it is important to
strictly regulate major dietary sources of lead.
Amendment 433
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point e
Text proposed by the Commission
(e)
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
(e)
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Amendment 434
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ea)
biuret (C2H5N3O2) 12 g/kg;
Or. en
Justification
Biuret limit should be the same for all types of fertilisers.
Amendment 435
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ea)
PE601.138v02-00
EN
46/144
biuret (C2H5N3O2) 12 g/kg
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Justification
Biuret limit should be the same for organic, organo-mineral and mineral fertilisers.
Amendment 436
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ea)
biuret (C2H5N3O2) 12g/kg
Or. en
Amendment 437
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
4.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product. Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to limit pathogens that may be present in organic matter in organomineral fertilisers. Clostridium botulinum must also be eliminated from organo-mineral
fertilisers.
AM\1120588EN.docx
47/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 438
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
Amendment
3.
Pathogens must not be present in the organic fertiliser in a concentration of more
than the respective limits outlined in the table below:
Micro-organism to be
tested
Sampling plans
Limit
n
c
m
M
Salmonella spp
5
0
0
Absence in 25g or 25ml
Escherichia coli or
Enterococcaceae
5
5
0
1000 in 1g or 1ml
where n = number of samples to be tested
c = number of samples where the number of bacteria expressed in CFU may be between m
and M
m = threshold value for the number of bacteria expressed in CFU that is considered
satisfactory
M = maximum value of the number of bacteria expressed in CFU
Or. en
Amendment 439
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission
4.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment
4.
48/144
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
AM\1120588EN.docx
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product. Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product
Or. en
Amendment 440
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4a.
Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Amendment 441
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 5 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
5a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Justification
As is no protection against parasitological threats in proposal of this regulation, it is
necessary to extend regulation of parasitological protection. In contrast with bacteria,
parasites’ eggs have a very long survival term, even 10 years. In case of parasites
contamination (with e.g. sediments of municipal waste, biogas products, organic matter), they
may survive up to 10 years thus accumulating in soil. Therefore, Ascaris spp and Toxocara
AM\1120588EN.docx
49/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
spp eggs must be eliminated from organo-mineral fertilisers.
Amendment 442
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 5 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
5a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Amendment 443
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A solid organo-mineral fertiliser
shall contain 60% or more dry matter by
mass.
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
Definition amended in Article 2
Amendment 444
Tom Vandenkendelaere
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 2 a (new)
PE601.138v02-00
EN
50/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2a.
Where the product contains more
than one nutrient, the following minimum
quantities shall be present:
-
1% by mass of total nitrogen (N)
1% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5)
1% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O)
Where the sum of the nutrients is
minimum 4%.
Or. en
Amendment 445
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A liquid organo-mineral fertiliser
shall contain less than 60 % dry matter by
mass.
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
Definition amended in Article 2
Amendment 446
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
AM\1120588EN.docx
51/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2 % by mass of total nitrogen (N),
out of which 0,5 % by mass of the CE
marked fertilising product shall be organic
nitrogen (N), or
1 % by mass of total nitrogen (N),
out of which 0,5 % by mass of the CE
marked fertilising product shall be organic
nitrogen (N), or
Or. en
Amendment 447
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2 % by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), or
0,5 % by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), or
Or. en
Amendment 448
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2 % by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O).
1 % by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O).
Or. en
Amendment 449
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 a (new)
PE601.138v02-00
EN
52/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2a.
Where the CE marked fertilising
product contains more than one nutrient
the product shall contain the following
declared nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated below:
1.0% by mass of total nitrogen, of
which 0.5% by mass of the CE marked
fertilising product shall be organic (N), or
1.0% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), or
1.0% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O), and
3.0% by mass of total sum of
nutrients.
Or. en
Amendment 450
Tom Vandenkendelaere
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2a.
Where the product contains more
than one nutrient, the following minimum
quantities shall be present:
-
1% by mass of total nitrogen (N)
1% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5)
1% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O)
Where the sum of the nutrients is
minimum 4%.
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
53/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 451
Jan Huitema
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 3 % by mass.
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 1 % by mass.
Or. en
Amendment 452
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 3 % by mass.
3.
Organic carbon (C) shall be present
in the CE marked fertilising product by at
least 1 % by mass.
Or. en
Amendment 453
Elisabeth Köstinger
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
54/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 454
Elisabeth Köstinger
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 455
Jan Huitema
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3a.
Where the CE marked fertilising
product contains more than one nutrient
the product shall contain the following
declared nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated below:
1.0% by mass of total nitrogen, out
of which 0.5% by mass of the CE marked
fertilising product shall be organic (N), or
1.0% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), or
1.0% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O), and
3.0% by mass of total sum of
nutrients.
Or. en
Amendment 456
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
AM\1120588EN.docx
55/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – title
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
PFC 1(C): Inorganic fertiliser
Fertilisers other than organic PFC 1(A)
or organo-mineral fertilisers PFC 1(B) or
blends PFC7 shall be termed ‘MINERAL
FERTILISER’ PFC 1(C) if organic
carbon < 1% dry mass or ‘LOW
CARBON FERTILISER’ PFC 1(D) if
otherwise.
Carbon present in calcium cyanamide and
in urea and its condensation and
association products will not be included
in organic carbon for the purpose of these
definitions.”
The specifications of solid/liquid,
straight/compound,
macronutrient/micronutrient fertilisers of
PFC 1(C) will apply also to PFC 1(D).
Or. en
Amendment 457
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
An inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
other than an organic or organo-mineral
fertiliser.
A mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
containing nutrients in a mineral form or
processed into a mineral form from
animal origin subject to the relevant
controls or plant origin. Calcium
cyanamide, urea and its condensation and
association products shall be considered
as containing nutrients in a mineral form.
Organic carbon (Corg) in the CE marked
fertilising product shall not exceed 1% by
mass. That excludes, by convention,
carbon coming from coatings and
PE601.138v02-00
EN
56/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
technical agents.
Or. en
Amendment 458
Peter Jahr, Albert Deß
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
An inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
other than an organic or organo-mineral
fertiliser.
A mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
containing nutrients in a mineral form or
processed into a mineral form. Calcium
cyanamide, urea and its condensation and
association products shall be considered
as containing nutrients in a mineral form.
Organic carbon (Corg) in the CE marked
fertilising product shall not exceed 1% by
mass. That excludes, by convention,
carbon coming from coatings, agronomic
additives and technical agents.
Or. en
Amendment 459
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
An inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
other than an organic or organo-mineral
fertiliser.
A mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
containing nutrients in a mineral form or
processed into a mineral form from
animal or plant origin. Urea and its
condensation and association products
shall be considered as containing
nutrients in a mineral form.
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
57/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Justification
Definition is too generic.
Amendment 460
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
An inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
other than an organic or organo-mineral
fertiliser.
A mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
containing nutrients in a mineral form or
processed into a mineral form from
animal or plant origin. Urea and its
condensation and association products
shall be considered as containing
nutrients in a mineral form.
Or. en
Justification
The inorganic fertiliser definition is too generic. It is preferable to use the definition coming
from the text of current Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003.
Amendment 461
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
An inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
other than an organic or organo-mineral
fertiliser.
A mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser
containing nutrients in a mineral form or
processed into a mineral form. Urea and
its condensation and association products
shall be considered as containing
nutrients in a mineral form.
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
58/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
Mineral fertilisers need to be clearly defined to ensure that they meet farmers’ expectations
and to guarantee a high level of quality.
Amendment 462
Nicola Caputo
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Phosphorus fertilisers have to fulfil at
least one of the following minimum
solubility levels to be plant-available,
otherwise they cannot be declared as
phosphorus fertiliser:
–
Water solubility: minimum level
40% of total P, or
–
Solubility in neutral ammonium
citrate: minimum level 75% of total P, or
–
Solubility in formic acid (only for
soft rock phosphate): minimum level 55%
of total P.
Or. en
Justification
For phosphorus fertilisation, the P should have a minimum solubility level in order to be
recognised as a P fertiliser. Otherwise it would bring in agricultural soils additional unusable
sources of phosphorus forms, which will affect the environment in the very long term. A
minimum P solubility also guarantees plant availability and the agronomic efficacy of a
mineral fertiliser. This is especially true for basic and neutral pH soil conditions and in
conditions of low rainfall.
Amendment 463
Nicola Caputo
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – paragraph 1 b (new)
AM\1120588EN.docx
59/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The total declarable nitrogen content is
given by the sum of ammoniacal N, nitric
N, ureic N, N from methylene-urea, N
from isobutylidene diurea, N from
crotonylidene diurea. The declarable
phosphorus content is given by the
phosphatic P form. New forms can be
added after a scientific examination in
accordance with article 42.
Or. en
Justification
The EU Commission proposes that the total declarable nutrient content includes by default all
forms of nutrients, even those that will not be available to the plants. Only plant available
nutrients should be declared and labelled because other forms of nitrogen and phosphorus
have no proven contribution to plant nutrition. Otherwise farmers would not bring to their
crops the nutrient quantity they were expecting to apply according to the proposal, and thus
would be misled by the declaration of the total nutrient content.
Amendment 464
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An inorganic macronutrient
fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants
with one or more of the following
macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg),
calcium (Ca), sulphur (S) or sodium (Na).
1.
An mineral macronutrient fertiliser
shall be aimed at providing plants with one
or more of the following macronutrients:
(a)
Primary: nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P), and potassium (K).
(b)
Secondary: magnesium (Mg),
calcium (Ca), sulphur (S) or sodium (Na).
The declarable nitrogen content is given
by the sum of ammoniacal N, nitric N,
ureic N, N from urea formaldehyde, N
PE601.138v02-00
EN
60/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
from isobutylidene diurea, N from
crotonylidene diurea. The declarable
primary and secondary content is given by
the P2O5, K2O, MgO, CaO, SO3, and Na2O
form.
Or. en
Justification
Providing correct information to farmers is an essential tool to enforce good agricultural
practices. For this reason it is necessary to provide to farmers information on which kind of
nutrients are both available and not available in a specific fertiliser. For consistency,
phosphate content should be provided in P2O5 form, while potassium content in the K2O form,
and other nutrients in analogous forms.
Amendment 465
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An inorganic macronutrient
fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants
with one or more of the following
macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg),
calcium (Ca), sulphur (S) or sodium (Na).
1.
An mineral macronutrient fertiliser
shall be aimed at providing plants with one
or more of the following macronutrients:
(a)
Primary: nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P), and potassium (K).
(b)
Secondary: magnesium (Mg),
calcium (Ca), sulphur (S) or sodium (Na).
The declarable nitrogen content is given
by the sum of ammoniacal N, nitric N,
ureic N, N from urea formaldehyde, N
from isobutylidene diurea, N from
crotonylidene diurea. The declarable
primary and secondary content is given by
the P2O5, K2O, MgO, CaO, SO3, and Na2O
form. New forms can be added after a
scientific examination.
AM\1120588EN.docx
61/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. en
Justification
Providing correct information to farmers is an essential tool to enforce good agricultural
practices. It makes it possible to know which doses of nutrients must be used and to produce
them in the right quantity and of the right quality. For this reason it is necessary to provide to
farmers information on which kind of nutrients are both available and not available in a
specific fertiliser for their crops. For consistency reasons, phosphate content should be
provided in P2O5 form, while potassium content in the K2O form, and other nutrients in
analogous forms.
Amendment 466
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An inorganic macronutrient
fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants
with one or more of the following
macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg),
calcium (Ca), sulphur (S) or sodium (Na).
1.
An mineral macronutrient fertiliser
shall be aimed at providing plants with one
or more of the following macronutrients:
nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium
(K). As an addition: magnesium (Mg),
calcium (Ca), sulphur (S) or sodium (Na).
Or. en
Amendment 467
Nicola Caputo
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1a.
The total declared nitrogen
content is given by the sum of
ammoniacal N, nitric N, ureic N, N from
methylene-urea, N from isobutylidene
diurea, N from crotonylidene diurea and
N from cyanamide.
The EU Commission proposes that the
PE601.138v02-00
EN
62/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
total declarable nutrient content includes
by default all forms of nutrients, even
those that will not be available to the
plants. Only plant available nutrients
should be declared and labelled because
other forms of nitrogen and phosphorus
have no proven contribution to plant
nutrition. Otherwise farmers would not
bring to their crops the nutrient quantity
they were expecting to apply according to
the proposal, and thus would be misled by
the declaration of the total nutrient
content.
Or. en
Justification
The EU Commission proposes that the total declarable nutrient content includes by default all
forms of nutrients, even those that will not be available to the plants. Only plant available
nutrients should be declared and labelled because other forms of nitrogen and phosphorus
have no proven contribution to plant nutrition. Otherwise farmers would not bring to their
crops the nutrient quantity they were expecting to apply according to the proposal, and thus
would be misled by the declaration of the total nutrient content.
Amendment 468
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
(a)
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd)
(a)
Cadmium (Cd) - 80 mg/kg P2O5.
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium in fertilisers shall be set at the same level in all fertilisers, to provide
parity to all fertiliser products. Only limit of 80 mg ensures stable supplies of phosphate rock
and phosphate fertilisers, while maintaining safe levels of Cd.
AM\1120588EN.docx
63/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 469
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
(a)
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd)
(a)
Cadmium (Cd) 100 mg/kg P2O5
Or. en
Justification
Only limit of 100 mg ensures stable supplies of phosphate rock to UE therefor low prices of
fertilisers and food in EU market.
Amendment 470
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(1)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of less than 5 % phosphorus pentoxide
(P2O5)-equivalent by mass: 3 mg/kg dry
matter, or
(1)
Where the product does not have
phosphorus (P) content: 3 mg/kg dry
matter, or
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 471
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
PE601.138v02-00
EN
64/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(1)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of less than 5 % phosphorus pentoxide
(P2O5)-equivalent by mass: 3 mg/kg dry
matter, or
(1)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of 100 mg/kg dry matter
Or. en
Amendment 472
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(2)
Where the CE marked fertilising
product has a total phosphorus (P) content
of 5 % phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)equivalent or more by mass (‘phosphate
fertiliser’):
(2)
Where the product has phosphorus
(P) content: 75 mg/kg P2O5.
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 473
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
AM\1120588EN.docx
65/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 474
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 475
Clara Eugenia Aguilera García, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
PE601.138v02-00
EN
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring five years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
66/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
pentoxide (P2O5),
60 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. es
Justification
The impact assessments the Commission has carried out do not take account of the research
undertaken for the ‘Smolders study’, which showed that phosphate fertilisers with a content of
80 mg/Kg P2O5 do not lead to a build-up of cadmium in the soil. This would make the EU
supply dependent on a single geographical region. A balanced solution would therefore be to
set a limit of 60 mg/Kg as of five years after the entry into force of the regulation.
Amendment 476
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 100 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 477
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 100 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
67/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 478
Iuliu Winkler, Theodor Dumitru Stolojan, Mihai Ţurcanu, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole
Mănescu, Jarosław Wałęsa, Cristian-Silviu Buşoi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 479
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
Cadmium and most cadmium compounds are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for
reproduction and toxic to specific organs, in particular to bone and kidneys, after repeated
exposure. They are also classified as toxic to environment. For tens of millions of European
citizens, the dietary exposure to cadmium exceeds the tolerable daily intake established by
EFSA. The use of mineral phosphate fertilisers contributes to about 60% of current cadmium
emissions to soil. It scientifically justified to conclude that the modelling of cadmium
accumulation in agricultural soils in the various assessments suggests the following
consistent trends: – For low fertiliser cadmium concentrations (between 1 to 20 mg Cd/kg
P2O5), cadmium in soil tends to accumulate relatively slowly, or decreases after 100 years of
application due to net removal rates (leaching, crop uptake) exceeding inputs; – For fertiliser
with Cd concentrations of 60 mg/kg P2O5 and above, accumulation in agricultural soils over
100 years is relatively high. The average content of cadmium in fertilisers marketed in the EU
PE601.138v02-00
EN
68/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
is around 32mg/kg according to the latest estimations. A limit of 60mg/kg will not sufficiently
protect human health, as it would lead to only a 7% net cadmium soil contamination decrease
over 1000 years. A lower limit of 40 mg Cd/kg P2O5 may be achieved by a mixture of
phosphate rock from different sources and/or the blending of conventional mineral fertilisers
with organic fertilisers that are much less contaminated with cadmium, for instance
recovered phosphates from waste water or treated livestock manure. The proposed Fertilising
products Regulation would facilitate such a shift towards more sustainable fertilising
products, which is a key objective of the Circular Economy Action Plan.
Amendment 480
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure the level playing field.
Recent scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough
to secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the
maximum level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health
risk are mitigated.
Amendment 481
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus
AM\1120588EN.docx
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 80 mg/kg phosphorus
69/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
pentoxide (P2O5),
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. fr
Amendment 482
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 483
Clara Eugenia Aguilera García, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. es
Justification
Subject to other scientifically proven solutions being found in future.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
70/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 484
Elisabeth Köstinger
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 485
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 486
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
AM\1120588EN.docx
71/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 487
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Justification
Cadmium and most cadmium compounds are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for
reproduction and toxic to specific organs, in particular to bone and kidneys, after repeated
exposure. They are also classified as toxic to environment. For tens of millions of European
citizens, the dietary exposure to cadmium exceeds the tolerable daily intake established by
EFSA. The use of mineral phosphate fertilisers contributes to about 60% of current cadmium
emissions to soil. It scientifically justified to conclude that the modelling of cadmium
accumulation in agricultural soils in the various assessments suggests the following
consistent trends:– For low fertiliser cadmium concentrations (between 1 to 20 mg Cd/kg
P2O5), cadmium in soil tends to accumulate relatively slowly, or decreases after 100 years of
application due to net removal rates (leaching, crop uptake) exceeding inputs;– For fertiliser
with Cd concentrations of 60 mg/kg P2O5 and above, accumulation in agricultural soils over
100 years is relatively high. The average content of cadmium in fertilisers marketed in the EU
is around 32mg/kg according to the latest estimations. A limit of 60mg/kg will not sufficiently
protect human health, as it would lead to only a 7% net cadmium soil contamination decrease
PE601.138v02-00
EN
72/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
over 1000 years. A lower limit of 40 mg Cd/kg P2O5 may be achieved by a mixture of
phosphate rock from different sources and/or the blending of conventional mineral fertilisers
with organic fertilisers that are much less contaminated with cadmium, for instance
recovered phosphates from waste water or treated livestock manure. The proposed Fertilising
products Regulation would facilitate such a shift towards more sustainable fertilising
products, which is a key objective of the Circular Economy Action Plan.
Amendment 488
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5), and
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure the level playing field.
Recent scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough
to secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the
maximum level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health
risk are mitigated.
Amendment 489
Iuliu Winkler, Mihai Ţurcanu, Theodor Dumitru Stolojan, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole
Mănescu, Cristian-Silviu Buşoi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
AM\1120588EN.docx
deleted
73/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
pentoxide (P2O5), and
Or. en
Amendment 490
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring ten years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 50
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
subject to the conclusions of the
Commission report and the progress made
in research and innovation concerning
the elimination of cadmium,
Or. fr
Justification
Research and innovation on eliminating cadmium or developing alternative technologies in
the interests of the public and of farmers must be encouraged as much as possible.
Researchers must be given time before lower rates are proposed so that we can make
proposals that are realistic and able therefore to be enforced.
Amendment 491
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
PE601.138v02-00
EN
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date of application of this
Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
74/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Amendment 492
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
80 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
Or. en
Amendment 493
György Hölvényi, Norbert Erdős
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring five years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 40
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), and
Or. en
Amendment 494
Frédérique Ries, Françoise Grossetête, Giovanni La Via
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
AM\1120588EN.docx
75/144
As of [Publications office, please
PE601.138v02-00
EN
insert the date occurring three years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
and
insert the date occurring six years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 40
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), and
Or. fr
Justification
See similar amendment to Part PFC 1(B): organo-mineral fertiliser.
Amendment 495
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
The presence of cadmium needs to be reduced as much as possible, but 20mg/kg within 12
years does not seem realistic and therefore enforceable. However, research and innovation
on eliminating cadmium or developing alternative technologies in the interests of the public
and of farmers must be encouraged as much as possible.
Amendment 496
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
PE601.138v02-00
EN
76/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 497
Frédérique Ries, Françoise Grossetête, Giovanni La Via
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
See similar amendment to Part PFC 1(B): organo-mineral fertiliser.
Amendment 498
Clara Eugenia Aguilera García, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
AM\1120588EN.docx
deleted
77/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. es
Justification
Subject to other scientifically proven solutions being found in future.
Amendment 499
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The level of cadmium should be identical in every PFC to secure the level playing field.
Recent scientific studies suggest that an average concentration of 80mg/kg would be enough
to secure reduction in accumulation of cadmium in the soil. Therefore, by setting the
maximum level at 80 mg it is more than enough to make sure the environmental and health
risk are mitigated.
Amendment 500
Elisabeth Köstinger
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
PE601.138v02-00
EN
deleted
78/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Amendment 501
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 502
Iuliu Winkler, Mihai Ţurcanu, Theodor Dumitru Stolojan, Daniel Buda, Ramona Nicole
Mănescu, Jarosław Wałęsa, Cristian-Silviu Buşoi
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 503
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
AM\1120588EN.docx
79/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years
after the date of application of this
Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The progressive decrease of cadmium limits is too restrictive. A recent study (Revisiting and
updating the effect of phosphorus fertilisers on cadmium accumulation in European
Agricultural Soils – -International Fertiliser Society - E. Smolders. – May 2013),
demonstrates that there is no cadmium accumulation in the soil if the quantity does not
exceed 80 mg/kg. Furthermore, decadmiation technology is not sufficiently developed yet. For
these reasons, a limit of 75 mg/kg should be set for the time being.
Amendment 504
György Hölvényi, Norbert Erdős
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring sixteen years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 505
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
PE601.138v02-00
EN
80/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
the date of application of this Regulation]:
60 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 506
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring seven years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
Given the fact that there are alternative low-cadmium phosphate sources to the current ones
from which European manufacturers can produce phosphate fertilisers, that currently exist
several decadmiation technologies which companies can invest on, and that blending between
different raw materials can substantially reduce the levels of Cadmium in fertilisers, we must
aim to reduce as much as possible levels of Cadmium in inorganic fertilisers. Given the
proven risks to public health from Cadmium exposure to humans, the proposed timeline to
reach safe threshold (20 mg/kg) should therefore be shortened.
Amendment 507
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Tibor Szanyi, Stefan Eck, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring eight years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
AM\1120588EN.docx
81/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. en
Justification
Lower fertiliser threshold of 20mg Cd/kg P2O5 leads to no further increase in soil cadmium in
almost 90% of the EU soils. According to the Smolders study commissioned by the European
parliament in 2016, 44% of the phosphate fertilisers that are on the European market today
already satisfy the limit value of 20mg/kg. For those phosphate source no decadmiation will
be necessary. Several decadmiation technologies already exist and have reached various
levels of maturity. Experience from other industrial sectors shows that demand is by far the
most effective catalyst for stimulating research and innovation. The introduction of lower
cadmium limits will push a development of current technologies towards efficient and less
costly solutions, but without a clear market demand this will never happen. This will also
promote growth and employment for industries operating in the sector of decadmiation
technologies.8 years is a sufficient time frame for developing industrial scale decadmiation
technologies that would make phosphate fertilisation compatible with the EU’s commitment
to minimising Union citizens’ exposure to hazardous substances.
Amendment 508
Fredrick Federley, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Carolina Punset, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Nils
Torvalds, Hannu Takkula
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring nine years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
The health hazards and dangers of cadmium must be given priority. EFSA has concluded
several times that the human dietary exposure to cadmium must be lowered. The question of
cadmium has been discussed for several years and it is due time to take action. It is also
necessary to create a legislative framework that stimulates further innovation, technology
development and new practices in order to ensure healthy and secure food production in
Europe. Therefore the Commission’s proposed timeframe for implementation of the lowest
allowed limit of cadmium in fertilising products should be decreased to allow for a more
ambitious but still realistic objective to lower cadmium levels in fertilising products.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
82/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 509
Martin Häusling
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring twelve years after
the date of application of this Regulation]:
20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
As of [Publications office, please
insert the date occurring six years after the
date of application of this Regulation]: 20
mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Justification
Cadmium (Cd) in fertilisers accounts for 60% of current Cd emissions to soil. Council
already adopted a Resolution in 1988 to substitute Cd wherever possible. EU action against
Cd in fertilisers is long overdue. The EU should achieve a significant reduction of Cd in soil.
Decadmiation technologies are up and running, but the industry will only invest into largescale decadmiation if there are clear legal requirements. There is no need to wait 12 years,
the necessary scaling up can be done in six years. The costs can be absorbed by the
phosphate producers given their huge profit margins.
Amendment 510
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(b)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
(b)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 511
Frédérique Ries
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
AM\1120588EN.docx
83/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ba) Total chromium (Cr) 100 mg/kg
dry matter
Or. en
Justification
In some Member States, for environmental reasons, beyond a certain value on chromium total
in the soil, the soil is forbidden for use in agriculture and must be decontaminated.
Amendment 512
James Nicholson, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew
Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point d
Text proposed by the Commission
(d)
Amendment
Nickel (Ni) 120 mg/kg dry matter,
(d)
Nickel (Ni) 190 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Justification
Nickel can’t be moved from magnesium salts and the proposed limits is too strict for many
sources of magnesium salts.
Amendment 513
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point d
Text proposed by the Commission
(d)
Amendment
Nickel (Ni) 120 mg/kg dry matter,
(d)
Nickel (Ni) 240 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
84/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
The limit for nickel is too low and many sources of magnesium natural salts do not satisfy this
requirement. Moreover, there is no way to remove nickel from magnesium salts.
Amendment 514
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point d
Text proposed by the Commission
(d)
Amendment
Nickel (Ni) 120 mg/kg dry matter,
(d)
Nickel (Ni) 240 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 515
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point e
Text proposed by the Commission
(e)
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 150 mg/kg dry matter,
(e)
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Justification
Lead accumulates in the body and most seriously affects the developing central nervous
system in infants, children and the foetus of pregnant women. There is no recommended
tolerable intake level as there is no evidence of thresholds for a number of critical health
effects. In light of the particular concern for lead exposure in children, it is important to
strictly regulate major dietary sources of lead.
Amendment 516
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point e
AM\1120588EN.docx
85/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
(e)
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 150 mg/kg dry matter,
(e)
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 517
Eleonora Evi, Marco Zullo, Piernicola Pedicini, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2- PFC 1 (C) (I) – Paragraph 2 – point f
Text proposed by the Commission
(f)
Amendment
Arsenic (As) 60 mg/kg dry matter,
(f)
Arsenic (As) 20 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 518
Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dariusz Rosati, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) – paragraph 2 – point g
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(g)
Biuret (C2H5N3O2) 12 g/kg dry
matter, and
(g)
biuret (C2H5N3O2) 12 (twelve) g/kg
Or. en
Justification
Biuret limit should be the same for organic, organo-mineral and mineral fertilisers. We
support the European Commission’s original proposal for biuret limit in organic fertilizers.
Amendment 519
Tom Vandenkendelaere
PE601.138v02-00
EN
86/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) – paragraph 2 – point h
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(h)
Perchlorate (ClO4-) 50 mg/kg dry
matter.
(h)
Perchlorate (ClO4-) 1 mg/kg dry
matter.
Or. en
Amendment 520
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A straight solid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
nutrient.
1.
A straight solid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
primary or secondary nutrient. Straight
solid mineral primary nutrients can have
also secondary nutrients.
Or. en
Justification
According to the definition of the Commission proposal, “CAN 27 with S” would become part
of the group “PFC 1 (C) (I) (a) (ii) Compound solid inorganic macronutrient fertiliser. This
goes against tradition and against what is correct from the agronomic point of view. It also
goes against what is understood in the scientific, technical and agricultural worlds.
Amendment 521
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A straight solid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
AM\1120588EN.docx
1.
A straight solid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
87/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
declared content of not more than one
nutrient.
declared content of one primary nutrient.
Or. en
Justification
Fertiliser ingredients should continue to be divided into primary and secondary nutrient
groups, because of very different significance of these nutrient groups. Primary nutrients N,
P2O5, and K2O are main elements required for proper and efficient plant growing, while
secondary nutrients MgO, CaO, SO3, and Na2O only support functions of primary elements.
Destroying this division will be detrimental and confusing to the farmer. Therefore, formula
for macronutrient fertilisers should consist of one primary nutrient and possibly one or more
secondary nutrients. Moreover, provisions for labelling (e.g., Annex III – Part 2 – PFC 1(C))
already indirectly recognise division between primary nutrients (N, P and K) and secondary
nutrients by requiring primary nutrient information to be provided first. Also, inorganic
fertilisers should be referred to as “mineral”. Finally, assuming something must be declared,
“not more than one” means in fact “one”.
Amendment 522
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A straight solid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
nutrient.
1.
A straight solid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of one primary nutrient.
Or. en
Amendment 523
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
PE601.138v02-00
EN
88/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the following declared
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the primary declared
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 524
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the following declared
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the declared primary
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 525
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and can contain one or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 526
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
AM\1120588EN.docx
89/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and may contain one or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 527
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma
Złotowski, Czesław Hoc, Edward Czesak
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
5% by mass of total magnesium
oxide (MgO),
3% by mass of total magnesium
oxide (MgO),
Or. en
Justification
Proposed limits cannot be met by existing fertilisers.
Amendment 528
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata Gosiewska, Kosma
Złotowski, Czesław Hoc, Edward Czesak
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
12% by mass of total calcium oxide
(CaO),
8% by mass of total calcium oxide
(CaO),
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
90/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
Proposed limits cannot be met by existing fertilisers.
Amendment 529
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
10% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3), or
10% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3)
Or. en
Amendment 530
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1% by mass of total sodium oxide
(Na2O).
from 1% to 10% by mass of total
sodium oxide (Na2O).
Or. en
Amendment 531
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A compound solid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
AM\1120588EN.docx
1.
A compound solid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one primary
91/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
declared content of more than one nutrient.
nutrient.
Or. en
Amendment 532
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A compound solid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one nutrient.
1.
A compound solid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one primary
nutrient.
Or. en
Justification
Fertiliser ingredients should continue to be divided into primary and secondary nutrient
groups, because of very different significance of these nutrient groups. Primary nutrients N,
P2O5, and K2O are main elements required for proper and efficient plant growing, while
secondary nutrients MgO, CaO, SO3, and Na2O only support functions of primary elements.
Destroying this division will be detrimental and confusing to the farmer. Therefore, formula
for compound solid macronutrient fertilisers should consist of more than one primary nutrient
and possibly one or more secondary nutrients. Moreover, provisions for labelling (e.g., Annex
III – Part 2 – PFC 1(C)) already indirectly recognise division between primary nutrients (N,
P and K) and secondary nutrients by requiring primary nutrient information to be provided
first. Inorganic fertilisers should be referred to as “mineral”.
Amendment 533
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the
PE601.138v02-00
EN
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the declared
92/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
following declared nutrients in the
minimum quantities stated:
primary nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
Or. en
Amendment 534
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the
following declared nutrients in the
minimum quantities stated:
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the primary
declared nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
Or. en
Amendment 535
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
5% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 536
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
AM\1120588EN.docx
93/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O),
5% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O),
Or. en
Amendment 537
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and may contain one of or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 538
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and can contain one or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 539
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
PE601.138v02-00
EN
94/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1,5% by mass of total magnesium
oxide (MgO),
2% by mass of total magnesium
oxide (MgO),
Or. en
Amendment 540
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1,5% by mass of total calcium
oxide (CaO),
2% by mass of total calcium oxide
(CaO),
Or. en
Amendment 541
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1,5% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3), or
5% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3),
Or. en
Amendment 542
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
AM\1120588EN.docx
95/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1% by mass of total sodium oxide
(Na2O).
between 1% to 10% by mass of
total sodium oxide (Na2O).
Or. en
Amendment 543
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i-ii) (A) – paragraph 5 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
following five thermal cycles as
described under Heading 4.2 in Module A1
in Annex IV,
following five thermal cycles as
described under Heading 4.2 in Module A1
in Annex IV, for testing before placing on
the market,
Or. en
Justification
This amendment proposes to clarify the timing and align the provision for detonation test with
the common practice as currently set in the 2003/2003 regulation.
Amendment 544
Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (a)(i-ii) (A) – paragraph 5 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
following five thermal cycles as
described under Heading 4.2 in Module A1
in Annex IV,
following five thermal cycles as
described under Heading 4.2 in Module A1
in Annex IV, for testing before placing on
the market;
PE601.138v02-00
EN
96/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Amendment 545
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A straight liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
nutrient.
1.
A straight liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
primary or secondary nutrient. Straight
liquid mineral primary nutrients can have
also secondary nutrients.
Or. en
Amendment 546
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A straight liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
nutrient.
1.
A straight liquid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
primary nutrient.
Or. en
Amendment 547
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 1
AM\1120588EN.docx
97/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A straight liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of not more than one
nutrient.
1.
A straight liquid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of one primary nutrient.
Or. en
Justification
Fertiliser ingredients should continue to be divided into primary and secondary nutrient
groups, because of very different significance of these nutrient groups. Primary nutrients N,
P2O5, and K2O are main elements required for proper and efficient plant growing, while
secondary nutrients MgO, CaO, SO3, and Na2O only support functions of primary elements.
Destroying this division will be detrimental and confusing to the farmer. Therefore, formula
for straight liquid macronutrient fertilisers should consist of one primary nutrient and
possibly one or more secondary nutrients. Moreover, provisions for labelling (e.g., Annex III
– Part 2 – PFC 1(C)) already indirectly recognise division between primary nutrients (N, P
and K) and secondary nutrients by requiring primary nutrient information to be provided
first. Inorganic fertilisers should be referred to as “mineral”. Finally, assuming something
must be declared, “not more than one” means in fact “one”.
Amendment 548
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the following declared
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the declared primary
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 549
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
PE601.138v02-00
EN
98/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the following declared
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain one of the primary declared
nutrients in the minimum quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 550
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and can contain one or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 551
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and may contain one or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 552
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
AM\1120588EN.docx
99/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Text proposed by the Commission
5% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3), or
Amendment
5% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3),
Or. en
Amendment 553
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(i) – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Text proposed by the Commission
1% by mass of total sodium oxide
(Na2O).
Amendment
from 0,5% to 5% by mass of total
sodium oxide (Na2O).
Or. en
Amendment 554
Pilar Ayuso, Esther Herranz García, Francesc Gambús
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A compound liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one nutrient.
1.
A compound liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one primary
nutrient.
Or. en
Amendment 555
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
PE601.138v02-00
EN
100/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A compound liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one nutrient.
1.
A compound liquid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one primary
nutrient.
Or. en
Amendment 556
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C) (I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A compound liquid inorganic
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one nutrient.
1.
A compound liquid mineral
macronutrient fertiliser shall have a
declared content of more than one primary
nutrient.
Or. en
Justification
Fertiliser ingredients should continue to be divided into primary and secondary nutrient
groups, because of very different significance of these nutrient groups. Primary nutrients N,
P2O5, and K2O are main elements required for proper and efficient plant growing, while
secondary nutrients MgO, CaO, SO3, and Na2O only support functions of primary elements.
Destroying this division will be detrimental and confusing to the farmer. Therefore, formula
for compound liquid macronutrient fertilisers should consist of more than one primary
nutrient and possibly one or more secondary nutrients. Moreover, provisions for labelling
(e.g., Annex III – Part 2 – PFC 1(C)) already indirectly recognise division between primary
nutrients (N, P and K) and secondary nutrients by requiring primary nutrient information to
be provided first. Inorganic fertilisers should be referred to as “mineral”.
AM\1120588EN.docx
101/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 557
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the
following declared nutrients in the
minimum quantities stated:
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the declared
primary nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
Or. en
Amendment 558
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the
following declared nutrients in the
minimum quantities stated:
Amendment
2.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain more than one of the primary
declared nutrients in the minimum
quantities stated:
Or. en
Amendment 559
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
1,5% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Amendment
-
3% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
102/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 560
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
1,5% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Amendment
-
3% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Or. en
Amendment 561
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
1,5% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Amendment
3% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
Amendment 562
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
1,5% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Amendment
3% by mass of total phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5),
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
103/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 563
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
1,5% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O),
Amendment
4% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O),
Or. en
Amendment 564
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
1,5% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O),
Amendment
4% by mass of total potassium
oxide (K2O),
Or. en
Amendment 565
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and can contain one or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
104/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 566
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
and may contain of or more
secondary nutrients in the minimum
quantity stated:
Or. en
Amendment 567
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Text proposed by the Commission
0,75% by mass of total magnesium
oxide (MgO),
Amendment
4% by mass of total magnesium
oxide (MgO),
Or. en
Amendment 568
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
0,75% by mass of total calcium
oxide (CaO),
Amendment
2% by mass of total calcium oxide
(CaO),
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
105/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 569
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
0,75% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3), or
5% by mass of total sulphur
trioxide (SO3), or
Or. en
Amendment 570
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Janusz Lewandowski, Jarosław
Wałęsa
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(I) (b)(ii) – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
0,5% by mass of total sodium oxide
(Na2O).
from 0,5% to 5% by mass of total
sodium oxide (Na2O).
Or. en
Amendment 571
Frédérique Ries
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1 (C)(II) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An inorganic micronutrient
fertiliser shall be an inorganic fertiliser
other than a macronutrient fertiliser aimed
at providing one or more of the following
nutrients: boron (B), cobalt (Co), copper
(Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn),
molybdenum (Mo) or zinc (Zn).
1.
An inorganic micronutrient
fertiliser shall be an inorganic fertiliser
other than a macronutrient fertiliser aimed
at providing one or more of the following
nutrients: boron (B), cobalt (Co), copper
(Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn),
molybdenum (Mo), selenium (Se), Silicon
(Si) or zinc (Zn).
PE601.138v02-00
EN
106/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Justification
Selenium is used on grass to improve the nutrition of livestock. Silicon is used to feed plants.
Amendment 572
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
Or. en
Justification
With the aim to align the contaminants’ limits between organic soil improvers, liming
materials, growing mediums and plant biostimulants, the cadmium limit in all
abovementioned categories should be changed from 3 to 1,5 mg/kg.
Amendment 573
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
-
Cadmium (Cd) 1 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 574
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
AM\1120588EN.docx
107/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 575
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
and
Lead (Pb) 200 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter, and
Or. en
Justification
Lead accumulates in the body and most seriously affects the developing central nervous
system in infants, children and the foetus of pregnant women. There is no recommended
tolerable intake level as there is no evidence of thresholds for a number of critical health
effects. In light of the particular concern for lead exposure in children, it is important to
strictly regulate major dietary sources of lead.
Amendment 576
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
and
Lead (Pb) 200 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter, and
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
108/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 577
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 56
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
Arsenic (As) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
-
Arsenic (As) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Amendment 578
Annie Schreijer-Pierik, Anthea McIntyre, Julie Girling
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
A soil improver shall be a CE marked
fertilising product aimed at being added to
the soil for the purpose of maintaining,
improving or protecting the physical or
chemical properties, the structure or the
biological activity of soil.
A soil improver shall be a material
(including mulch) added to soil in situ
primarily to maintain or improve its
physical properties, and which may
improve its chemical and/or biological
properties or activity.
Or. en
Amendment 579
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 (A) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, excluding material
which is fossilized or embedded in
geological formations.
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment
1.
An organic soil improver shall
contain material of biological origin and
can also contain leonardite, lignite and
peat.
109/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
The CE marked fertilising product shall
contain 15% or more material of
biological origin and can also contain
leonardite, lignite and peat.
Or. en
Justification
Natural materials that could be impacted by the request “solely biological origin” are lime,
clay, sand and lignitic fibrous xylite (a waste material in the mining process of brown
coal/lignit which is also used for horticultural purposes).As composts may consist of up to 85
% inorganic matter (due to input material like root balls containing minerals soil), such
materials could not fulfil the requirement of “solely biological”!
Amendment 580
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 (A) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, excluding material which
is fossilized or embedded in geological
formations.
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and humic substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
materials which are fossilized or
embedded in geological formations.
Or. en
Justification
It is also important to ensure the production of peat, leonardite and lignite-based soil
improvers, as well as soil improvers based on humic substances derived from them. These
natural matrices increase the nutrient efficiency of soil improvers, which is advantageous for
farmers and without any detrimental consequences from an environmental point of view. The
exclusion of these matrices could encourage the use of ineffective soil improvers which would
be detrimental for farmers.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
110/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 581
Andrzej Grzyb
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 (A) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, excluding material which
is fossilized or embedded in geological
formations.
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and humic substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
materials which are fossilized or
embedded in geological formations.
Or. en
Amendment 582
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 (A) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, excluding material which
is fossilized or embedded in geological
formations.
1.
An organic soil improver shall
consist exclusively of material of solely
biological origin, including peat,
leonardite, lignite and substances
obtained from them, but excluding other
materials which is fossilized or embedded
in geological formations.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to facilitate the production of peat, leonardite and lignite based organic
fertilisers and organic fertilisers based on substances derived from them. These natural
matrices increase the nutrient efficiency of organic fertilisers, which is advantageous for
farmers and without any detrimental consequences from an environmental point of view.
AM\1120588EN.docx
111/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 583
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
Or. en
Justification
With the aim to align the contaminants’ limits between organic soil improvers, liming
materials, growing mediums and plant biostimulants, the cadmium limit in all
abovementioned categories should be changed from 3 to 1,5 mg/kg.
Amendment 584
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
-
Cadmium (Cd) 1 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 585
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
112/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 586
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Amendment 587
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Justification
Lead accumulates in the body and most seriously affects the developing central nervous
system in infants, children and the foetus of pregnant women. There is no recommended
tolerable intake level as there is no evidence of thresholds for a number of critical health
effects. In light of the particular concern for lead exposure in children, it is important to
strictly regulate major dietary sources of lead.
Amendment 588
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 3 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
(a)
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
AM\1120588EN.docx
113/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
product.
Amendment
(a)
Pathogens must not be present in the organic fertiliser in a concentration of more
than the respective limits outlined in the table below:
Micro-organism to be
tested
Sampling plans
Limit
n
c
m
M
Salmonella spp
5
0
0
Absence in 25g or 25ml
Escherichia coli or
Enterococcaceae
5
5
0
1000 in 1g or 1ml
where n = number of samples to be tested
c = number of samples where the number of bacteria expressed in CFU may be between m
and M
m = threshold value for the number of bacteria expressed in CFU that is considered
satisfactory
M = maximum value of the number of bacteria expressed in CFU
Or. en
Amendment 589
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 3 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(a)
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
(a)
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product. Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
114/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
It is very important to limit pathogens that may be present in organic matter in soil
improvers. Clostridium botulinum must also be eliminated from soil improvers.
Amendment 590
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(aa) Clostridium botolinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Amendment 591
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ba) Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Amendment 592
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
AM\1120588EN.docx
115/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(b a) Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Justification
As is no protection against parasitological threats in proposal of this regulation, it is
necessary to extend regulation of parasitological protection. In contrast with bacteria,
parasites’ eggs have a very long survival term, even 10 years. In case of parasites
contamination (with e.g. sediments of municipal waste, biogas products, organic matter), they
may survive up to 10 years thus accumulating in soil. Therefore, Ascaris spp and Toxocara
spp eggs must be eliminated from soil improvers.
Amendment 593
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain 40% or more dry matter.
4.
The CE marked fertilising product
shall contain 20% or more dry matter.
Or. en
Amendment 594
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An inorganic soil improver shall be
a soil improver other than an organic soil
improver.
1.
An inorganic soil improver shall be
a soil improver other than an organic soil
improver, and include mulch films. A
biodegradable mulch film shall be a
biodegradable polymer film complying
with the requirements of points 2a and 3
PE601.138v02-00
EN
116/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
of CMC 10 in Annex II and intended to be
placed on the soil in situ to protect its
structure, suppress weed growth, reduce
soil moisture loss, or prevent erosion.
Or. en
Amendment 595
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
An inorganic soil improver shall be
a soil improver other than an organic soil
improver.
1.
An inorganic soil improver shall be
a soil improver other than an organic soil
improver, and include mulch films made
with polymer complying with the
requirements of points 2 and 3 of CMC 10
in Annex II and intended to be placed on
the soil in situ to protect its structure,
suppress weed growth, reduce soil
moisture loss and/or prevent erosion.
Or. en
Justification
Biodegradable mulch films are included in the general definition of soil improver and fall into
the category of inorganic soil improvers. Nevertheless, it would be necessary to create a subcategory for mulch films made from biodegradable polymers and their relative functions.
Amendment 596
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment
-
Cadmium (Cd) 1 mg/kg dry matter,
117/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. en
Amendment 597
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 598
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Lead (Pb) 150 mg/kg dry matter.
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Amendment 599
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Lead (Pb) 150 mg/kg dry matter.
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
118/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 600
Annie Schreijer-Pierik, Anthea McIntyre, Julie Girling
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
1.
A growing medium shall be a
material other than soil intended for use as
a substrate for root development.
Amendment
1.
A growing medium shall be a
material other than soil in situ for plants
and mushrooms to grow in.
Or. en
Amendment 601
Fredrick Federley, Jan Huitema, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Carolina Punset
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission
1.
A growing medium shall be a
material other than soil intended for use as
a substrate for root development.
Amendment
1.
A growing medium shall be a
material other than soil intended for the
plant or fungi to grow in.
Or. en
Amendment 602
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
Or. en
AM\1120588EN.docx
119/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Justification
With the aim to align the contaminants’ limits between organic soil improvers, liming
materials, growing mediums and plant biostimulants, the cadmium limit in all
abovementioned categories should be changed from 3 to 1,5 mg/kg.
Amendment 603
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
-
Cadmium (Cd) 1 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 604
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 2
mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) 1
mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 605
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Lead (Pb) 150 mg/kg dry matter.
Amendment
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
120/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Justification
Lead accumulates in the body and most seriously affects the developing central nervous
system in infants, children and the foetus of pregnant women. There is no recommended
tolerable intake level as there is no evidence of thresholds for a number of critical health
effects. In light of the particular concern for lead exposure in children, it is important to
strictly regulate major dietary sources of lead.
Amendment 606
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
Lead (Pb) 150 mg/kg dry matter.
-
Lead (Pb) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
Or. en
Amendment 607
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
Amendment
3.
Pathogens must not be present in the organic fertiliser in a concentration of more
than the respective limits outlined in the table below:
Micro-organism to be
tested
Sampling plans
Limit
n
c
m
M
Salmonella spp
5
0
0
Absence in 25g or 25ml
Escherichia coli or
5
5
0
1000 in 1g or 1ml
AM\1120588EN.docx
121/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Enterococcaceae
where n = number of samples to be tested
c = number of samples where the number of bacteria expressed in CFU may be between m
and M
m = threshold value for the number of bacteria expressed in CFU that is considered
satisfactory
M = maximum value of the number of bacteria expressed in CFU
Or. en
Amendment 608
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product.
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a
25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising
product. Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Justification
It is very important to limit pathogens that may be present in organic matter in growing
media. Clostridium botulinum must also be eliminated from growing media.
Amendment 609
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
PE601.138v02-00
EN
122/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3a.
Clostridium botulinum shall be
absent in a 10 g/10 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
Or. en
Amendment 610
Dariusz Rosati, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jarosław Wałęsa, Janusz
Lewandowski
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
demonstrated.
Or. en
Justification
As is no protection against parasitological threats in proposal of this regulation, it is
necessary to extend regulation of parasitological protection. In contrast with bacteria,
parasites’ eggs have a very long survival term, even 10 years. In case of parasites
contamination (with e.g. sediments of municipal waste, biogas products, organic matter), they
may survive up to 10 years thus accumulating in soil. Therefore, Ascaris spp and Toxocara
spp eggs must be eliminated from growing media.
Amendment 611
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Edward Czesak, Czesław Hoc
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4a.
Absence of resistant parasites eggs
of Ascaris spp. and Toxocara spp. shall be
AM\1120588EN.docx
123/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
demonstrated.
Or. en
Amendment 612
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(A) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Each substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1907/200636, in a dossier containing:
Each substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation
(EC) No 1907/200636, unless explicitly
covered by one of the registration
obligation exemptions provided for in
Article 6 of that Regulation or in
Annex IV or Annex V thereto.
__________________
__________________
36
36
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 613
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
PE601.138v02-00
EN
124/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(A) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Each substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1907/200636 in a dossier containing
Unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for in Article 6 of Regulation
(EC) No 1907/200636 or by Annexes IV or
V to that Regulation, each substance shall
have been registered pursuant to that
Regulation36 in a dossier containing
__________________
__________________
36
36
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
Or. fr
Amendment 614
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(A) – paragraph 2 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
a)
the information provided for by
Annex VI, VII and VIII of Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006, and
Amendment
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
AM\1120588EN.docx
125/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 615
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(A) – paragraph 2 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
b)
a chemical safety report pursuant
to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 covering the use as fertilising
product,
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 616
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for by Annex IV to that
Regulation or by points 6, 7, 8, or 9 of
Annex V to that Regulation, and
Amendment
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 617
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(A) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
PE601.138v02-00
EN
126/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for by Annex IV to that
Regulation or by points 6, 7, 8, or 9 of
Annex V to that Regulation, and
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 618
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(B) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1907/200637, in a dossier containing:
Unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for in Article 6 of Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006 or by Annexes IV or
V to that Regulation, the substance shall
have been registered pursuant to
Regulation (EC) No 1907/200637 in a
dossier containing
__________________
__________________
37
37
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
AM\1120588EN.docx
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
127/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Or. fr
Amendment 619
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(B) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1907/200637, in a dossier containing:
The substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation
(EC) No 1907/200637, unless explicitly
covered by one of the registration
obligation exemptions provided for in
Article 6 of that Regulation or in
Annex IV or Annex V thereto.
__________________
__________________
37
37
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 620
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(B) – paragraph 2 – point a
PE601.138v02-00
EN
128/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
a)
the information provided for by
Annex VI, VII and VIII of Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006, and
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 621
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(B) – paragraph 2 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
b)
a chemical safety report pursuant
to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 covering the use as fertilising
product,
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 622
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(B) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for by Annex IV to that
Regulation or by points 6, 7, 8, or 9 of
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment
deleted
129/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Annex V to that Regulation.
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 623
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(C) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1907/200638, in a dossier containing:
Unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for in Article 6 of Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006 or by Annexes IV or
V to that Regulation, the substance shall
have been registered pursuant to
Regulation (EC) No 1907/200638 in a
dossier containing
__________________
__________________
38
38
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
Or. fr
Amendment 624
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
PE601.138v02-00
EN
130/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(C) – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
1907/200638, in a dossier containing:
The substance shall have been registered
pursuant to Regulation
(EC) No 1907/200638, unless explicitly
covered by one of the registration
obligation exemptions provided for in
Article 6 of that Regulation or in
Annex IV or Annex V thereto.
__________________
__________________
38
38
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
In the case of an additive recovered in
the European Union, this condition is
fulfilled if the additive is the same, within
the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a
substance registered in a dossier containing
the information here indicated, and if
information is available to the fertilising
product manufacturer within the meaning
of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006.
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 625
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(C) – paragraph 2 – point a
Text proposed by the Commission
a)
the information provided for by
Annex VI, VII and VIII of Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006, and
Amendment
deleted
Or. fr
AM\1120588EN.docx
131/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 626
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(C) – paragraph 2 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
b)
a chemical safety report pursuant
to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 covering the use as fertilising
product,
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
Amendment 627
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(C) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for by Annex IV to that
Regulation or by points 6, 7, 8, or 9 of
Annex V to that Regulation.
Amendment
deleted
Or. fr
Justification
It is important that the REACH Regulation should apply to fertilising products.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
132/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 628
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5(C) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
unless explicitly covered by one of the
registration obligation exemptions
provided for by Annex IV to that
Regulation or by points 6, 7, 8, or 9 of
Annex V to that Regulation.
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 629
Martin Häusling
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.
A plant biostimulant shall be a CE
marked fertilising product stimulating plant
nutrition processes independently of the
product’s nutrient content with the sole aim
of improving one or more of the following
characteristics of the plant:
1.
A plant biostimulant shall be a CE
marked fertilising product containing any
naturally occurring substances or
microorganism stimulating plant nutrition
processes independently of the product’s
nutrient content, or any combination of
such substances and/or microorganisms,
with the sole aim of improving one or more
of the following characteristics of the
plant:
Or. en
Justification
Plant stimulants should be naturally occurring substances or organism, therefore avoiding
the possibility of synthetic pesticides being classified as biostimulants.
AM\1120588EN.docx
133/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment 630
Martin Häusling
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
(b)
tolerance to abiotic stress, or
Amendment
(b)
or
tolerance to abiotic or biotic stress,
Or. en
Justification
Soil improvers can also affect biotic factors. For example by boosting the soil life and
humification. Hence soil improvers work on the living properties of the soil and therefore it is
biotic too.
Amendment 631
Fredrick Federley, Frédérique Ries, Carolina Punset, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Jan
Huitema
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ca) degradation of organic compounds
in the soil; or
Or. en
Amendment 632
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ca) degradation of the organic
compounds in the soil; or
PE601.138v02-00
EN
134/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Amendment 633
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(cb) increase the availability of
nutrients confined in soil, rhizosphere
and phyllosphere.
Or. en
Amendment 634
Fredrick Federley, Jan Huitema, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Carolina Punset
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(cb) increase the availability of
confined nutrients in the soil and
rhizosphere
Or. en
Amendment 635
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 4 mg/kg dry matter
if the concentration by mass of
phosphorus pentoxide is less than 5% or
80mg/kg (P2O5 ) if the concentration by
135/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
mass of phosphorus pentoxide is at least
5%.
Or. fr
Amendment 636
Pavel Poc, Jytte Guteland, Nicola Caputo, Stefan Eck, Martin Häusling, Elena Gentile,
Susanne Melior
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Amendment
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Cadmium (Cd) 1,5 mg/kg dry
matter,
Or. en
Justification
With the aim to align the contaminants’ limits between organic soil improvers, liming
materials, growing mediums and plant biostimulants, the cadmium limit in all
abovementioned categories should be changed from 3 to 1,5 mg/kg.
Amendment 637
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Cadmium (Cd) 3 mg/kg dry matter,
Amendment
-
Cadmium (Cd) 1 mg/kg dry matter,
Or. en
Amendment 638
Fredrick Federley, Carolina Punset, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 3
PE601.138v02-00
EN
136/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
The plant biostimulant shall have
the effects that are claimed on the label for
the crops specified thereon.
3.
The plant biostimulant shall have
the effects that are claimed on the label for
the plant specified thereon.
Or. en
Amendment 639
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission
3.
Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a 25 g or 25 ml sample of the CE marked
fertilising product.
Amendment
3.
Pathogens must not be present in the microbial plant biostimulant in a
concentration of more than the respective limits outlined in the table below:
Micro-organisms/their
toxins, metabolites
Sampling plans1
Limit
n
c
Salmonella spp
5
0
Absence in 25g or 25 ml
Escherichia coli
5
0
Absence in 1g or 1ml
Listeria monocytogenes
5
0
Absence in 25g or 25 ml
Vibrio spp
5
0
Absence in 25g or 25 ml
Shigella spp
5
0
Absence in 25g or 25 ml
Staphylococcus aureus
5
0
Absence in 25g or 25 ml
Enterococcaceae
5
2
10 CFU/g
Anaerobic plate count
unless the microbial
biostimulant is an aerobic
bacterium
5
2
105 CFU/g or ml
AM\1120588EN.docx
137/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Yeast and mould count
unless the microbial
biostimulant is a fungus
5
2
1000 CFU/g or ml
1
n= number of units comprising the sample; c= number of sample units giving values
over the defined limit.
Or. en
Amendment 640
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
4.
Escherichia coli shall be absent in
a 1 g or 1 ml sample of the CE marked
fertilising product.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 641
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission
5.
Enterococcaceae must not be
present in the CE marked fertilising
product by more than 10 CFU/g fresh
mass.
Amendment
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 642
Elisabetta Gardini
PE601.138v02-00
EN
138/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 6
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
6.
Listeria monocytogenes shall be
absent in a 25 g or 25 ml sample of the
CE marked fertilising product.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 643
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 7
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
7.
Vibrio spp shall be absent in a 25 g
or 25 ml sample of the CE marked
fertilising product.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 644
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 8
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
8.
Shigella spp shall be absent in a 25
g or 25 ml sample of the CE marked
fertilising product.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 645
Elisabetta Gardini
AM\1120588EN.docx
139/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 9
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
9.
Staphylococcus aureus shall be
absent in a 1 g or 1 ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 646
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 10
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
10.
Aerobic plate count shall not
exceed 105 CFU/g or ml sample of the CE
marked fertilising product, unless the
microbial biostimulant is an aerobic
bacterium.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 647
Elisabetta Gardini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 11
Text proposed by the Commission
11.
Yeast and mould count shall not
exceed 1000 CFU/g or ml sample of the
CE marked fertilising product, unless the
microbial biostimulant is a fungus.
Amendment
deleted
Or. en
PE601.138v02-00
EN
140/144
AM\1120588EN.docx
Amendment 648
Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Bolesław G. Piecha, Urszula Krupa, Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, Beata
Gosiewska, Kosma Złotowski, Czesław Hoc, Edward Czesak
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 12
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
12.
When the microbial plant
biostimulant consists of a suspension or a
solution, where
deleted
a suspension means a two-phase
dispersion in which solid particles are
maintained in suspension in the liquid
phase, and
a solution means a liquid that is
free of solid particles,
the plant biostimulant shall have a pH
superior or equal to 4.
Or. en
Justification
Some micro-organisms have better characteristics at pH below 4.0.
Amendment 649
Jan Huitema
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
the plant biostimulant shall have a pH
superior or equal to 4.
Amendment
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 650
Annie Schreijer-Pierik
AM\1120588EN.docx
141/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
the plant biostimulant shall have a pH
superior or equal to 4.
deleted
Or. en
Amendment 651
Fredrick Federley, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Carolina Punset, Anneli Jäätteenmäki,
Frédérique Ries, Hannu Takkula
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 13
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
13.
The shelf-life of the microbial
plant biostimulant shall be at least 6
months under the storage conditions
specified on the label.
deleted
Or. en
Justification
The Commission’s proposal to make it mandatory for the shelf life of the microbial plant
biostimulant to be six month would risk excluding well-functioning products with a shorter
shelf life. The duration of a product’s shelf life is not important to regulate here as long as the
consumer if the relevant products is duly informed. Therefore a labelling requirement should
be put in place instead.
Amendment 652
Eleonora Evi, Piernicola Pedicini, Marco Zullo, Rosa D'Amato
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Text proposed by the Commission
-
Arsenic (As) 60 mg/kg dry matter.
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Amendment
-
142/144
Arsenic (As) 20 mg/kg dry matter.
AM\1120588EN.docx
Or. en
Amendment 653
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
3.
The blending shall not change the
nature of each component fertilising
product
3.
The blending shall not change the
function of each component fertilising
product and shall not have an adverse
effect on human, animal or plant health,
on safety, or on the environment, under
reasonably foreseeable conditions of
storage or use of the CE marked
fertilising product blend.
Or. fr
Justification
The aim of this amendment is to ensure that the blending carefully preserves the functionality
of the product.
Amendment 654
Sylvie Goddyn, Mireille D'Ornano, Jean-François Jalkh, Edouard Ferrand, Philippe
Loiseau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission
3.
The blending shall not change the
nature of each component fertilising
product
Amendment
3.
The blending shall not change the
effects of each component fertilising
product
Or. fr
Amendment 655
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
AM\1120588EN.docx
143/144
PE601.138v02-00
EN
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Text proposed by the Commission
in a manner having an adverse
effect on human, animal or plant health,
on safety, or on the environment, under
reasonably foreseeable conditions of
storage or use of the CE marked
fertilising product blend, or
Amendment
deleted
Or. fr
Amendment 656
Angélique Delahaye, Michel Dantin
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Text proposed by the Commission
-
in any other significant manner.
Amendment
deleted
Or. fr
PE601.138v02-00
EN
144/144
AM\1120588EN.docx