Marketing fertilising products in the UK: regulatory reform
Detail of feedback received
The consultation and call for evidence on the UK Fertiliser Product Regulations (UK FPR) closed on 10 June 2026 and received a total of 83 responses.
Of these, 54 were submitted online through Citizen Space and 29 were received directly by email.
The consultation sought views on proposals for UK FPR and overarching general product requirements, although it did not seek views on specific limit values or other detailed technical parameters.
Respondents were invited to express an interest in participating in ten proposed technical workshops. These, which are intended to inform the ongoing policy development of the detailed parameters that would apply to fertiliser products and other technical aspects of UK FPR following the close of the consultation and call for evidence.
We recognised that the consultation responses and evidence received might identify additional areas where further technical input would be beneficial. As outlined in the consultation document, it may therefore be appropriate to undertake further public engagement on aspects of UK FPR that were outside the scope of this consultation, or on areas that were covered but where further development is under consideration.
Defra, working in partnership with the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, will now progress the planning and delivery of the proposed technical workshops.
Following the conclusion of these workshops, Defra, on behalf of all four governments, will publish a full government response. A response published before further engagement has concluded would not be as useful.
The timetable for completing the workshops will depend, in part, on the issues raised and the outcomes of those discussions, including whether additional workshops are considered necessary.
As a result, it is not currently possible to provide a definitive publication date for the government response. However, we recognise the sector’s need for clarity and regulatory certainty, and will seek to provide further information and updates as soon as practicable.
Consultation description
All four governments would like to know what you think about proposals to repeal existing fertiliser product legislation and replace it with a new regulatory framework – the UK Fertilising Product Regulations (UK FPR) – for placing products on the market in the UK.
All four governments are seeking views on:
- basing UK FPR on conformity assessment
- technical requirements for fertilising products marketed under UK FPR
- proposals to establish the detailed parameters which would apply to products and the more technical aspects of UK FPR (which will be informed through a series of technical workshops with stakeholders)
- proposals for enforcement of UK FPR, including civil sanctions for non-compliance
- transitional arrangements
In addition, all four governments are asking for views and evidence on newer and novel fertilising products to inform future development of UK fertilisers legislation.
The extension for responses has been extended to Wednesday 10 June 2026.
If possible, you should respond using the Citizen Space platform. Alternative options are available if required.
Updates to this page
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Added to details of outcome of consultation to page. Full summary of responses and government response have been delayed and will be added in due course.
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The consultation closing date has changed to 10 June 2026.
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First published.