Government Updates Fertiliser Control Order Under New 2025 Amendment

The Central Government has issued the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) Control Twelfth Amendment Order, 2025, introducing key regulatory changes under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. A significant inclusion is the recognition of Organic Carbon Enhancers produced from Compressed Biogas plants, now covered under Schedule VIII with defined quality standards. Inspectors are sanctioned to draw and document samples of these enhancers following new procedures, with analysis mandated at designated Regional Centres or approved laboratories.

Amendments to clauses 28, 29, 29AB, 29D, and 30 update sampling, testing, and compliance requirements for Organic Carbon Enhancers alongside organic fertilisers and non-edible de-oiled cakes. Schedule I receives numerous additions, including specifications for NBPT-coated urea, new NPK grades, revised micronutrient and fortified fertiliser norms, and updated tolerance limits for customised, liquid, fortified, and beneficial fertilisers. Liquid fertiliser standards now include Potassium Acetate and Liquid Potassium Carbonate. Forms J, K, and L-1 are revised to incorporate Organic Carbon Enhancers and related substances to ensure uniform documentation.