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Άδεια Εμπορίας Λιπασμάτων Τύπου Α ή Β
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Regional units, Regional Department of Rural Development and Controls
Number of required documents
Fees
From 586.94 to 3,521.64 €
Description
The procedure concerns the actions required to start Type A and Type B trading activities in fertilisers and the issuance of a relevant certificate of compliance with legal requirements.
It is addressed to natural or legal persons that trade in fertilisers:
- to the end user (Fertiliser Trade License of Type A), or
- wholesale and retail (Fertiliser Trade License of Type B).
Exceptions: Natural and legal persons, engaged in trade in fertilisers exclusively to amateur cultivators and in small packages, do not require to submit a commencement announcement for Type A fertilisers trade (Art. 6, MD 9748/ 2012), as defined below, by fertiliser category:
- a) Solid, inorganic and organic fertilisers, simple or complex or mixed, of the three (3) main and secondary nutrients, whether enriched or not with trace elements, as well as mixtures thereof, up to two (2) kg.
- b) Water soluble - crystalline and liquid fertilisers of the main and secondary nutrients, up to 0.5 kg or litres.
- c) Trace elements, or mixtures thereof, of any kind, up to 250 grams or cubic centimetres; and
- d) Fertilisers of the above a), b) and c) cases, to which are added calcium (Ca), phytohormones, enzymes, regulators, vitamins and other similar substances, up to 250 grams or cubiccentimetres.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Regional Department of Rural Development and Controls
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
Application – Solemn Declaration
Notes:
Being submitted with the Application of Meeting Prerequisites for Trade in Fertilisers of Type A or B attached.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Administrative Redress/Appeal
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
If the competent authority does not respond to the applicant before the above deadline, then the business may operate according to article 3 of Law 3919/2011. On this occasion (tacit approval) the applicant may request from the competent authority a formal attestation (article 10, par.4 of Law 3230/2004).
NACE
- 47.76 Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
- 46.75 Wholesale of chemical products
Output & Results
Output
Document Production, Registry update
Other information
Official title
Announcement of commencement of practicing trade in type A or B fertiliser
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Registries updated
Μητρώο Επιχειρήσεων Εμπορίας Λιπασμάτων
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
6
4
0
0
18
0
85324
No
705600
187200
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
853405
850294
47.76, 46.75
7135, 5587
3621
EU-GO
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the actions required to start Type A and Type B trading activities in fertilisers and the issuance of a relevant certificate of compliance with legal requirements.
It is addressed to natural or legal persons that trade in fertilisers:
- to the end user (Fertiliser Trade License of Type A), or
- wholesale and retail (Fertiliser Trade License of Type B).
Exceptions: Natural and legal persons, engaged in trade in fertilisers exclusively to amateur cultivators and in small packages, do not require to submit a commencement announcement for Type A fertilisers trade (Art. 6, MD 9748/ 2012), as defined below, by fertiliser category:
- a) Solid, inorganic and organic fertilisers, simple or complex or mixed, of the three (3) main and secondary nutrients, whether enriched or not with trace elements, as well as mixtures thereof, up to two (2) kg.
- b) Water soluble - crystalline and liquid fertilisers of the main and secondary nutrients, up to 0.5 kg or litres.
- c) Trace elements, or mixtures thereof, of any kind, up to 250 grams or cubic centimetres; and
- d) Fertilisers of the above a), b) and c) cases, to which are added calcium (Ca), phytohormones, enzymes, regulators, vitamins and other similar substances, up to 250 grams or cubiccentimetres.
586.94
3521.64
3
2
0
3 months
,
1
Company law
Business formation (individual, corporate)
- For company establishment see the link below
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.
No
No
3
Labour
At each fertiliser trade point, a scientific manager shall be employed at all hours and days of its operation, to assess needs and provide instruc-tions.
When the announcer is a natural person who meets the requirements for the scientific manager role, then he himself/she herself may be des-ignated as the scientific manager of a point of sale and not be obliged to employ another person for this purpose. In case the natural person wishes to create more than one fertiliser store, he/she shall employ as scientific managers in them, staff with the necessary qualifications.
Micro and small businesses may hire a part-time scientist. In this case the businesses are obliged to employ properly trained staff, responsible for the sale of fertilisers.
No
No
4
Educational
The scientific manager shall:
aa) hold a university level degree as Agronomist or Forester, or
bb) hold a university-level degree in some other field, plus a postgraduate specialisation degree in the fields of pedology-plant nutrition, or
cc) hold a domestic technology-level degree from the Departments of Crop Production or Greenhouse Horticulture and Floriculture or Man-agement of Agricultural Holdings or Organic Farming and Food Technology, or a degree from similar specialties of schools in another EU member-state or an equivalent degree or diploma from a similar specialized school in non-EU countries.
dd) have followed an equivalent training in the marketing of fertilisers, as defined in the Presidential Decree 145/2014 issued according to case 2 of subparagraph E.10. of paragraph E of article one of Law 4152/2013 (A 107).
No
No
5
Technical
Appropriate storage conditions for the fertilisers shall be ensured, and safety and environmental protection conditions shall comply with current legislation.
No
No
6
Administrative
The business shall have an operating license from the Development Directorate of the relevant Regional Unit, in cases where it is required, i.e. if the company produces, packages, mixes or standardises fertilisers, in accordance with the existing provisions.
No
No
7
Technical
Every fertilizer-trading business shall post at the entrance and in a visible place inside the store, a plastic or metal sign, measuring at least 20 cm on one side and 30 cm on the other, which will indicate the name of the scientific manager and his/ her days of employment in the business.
No
No
1
Type Α΄
586.94 €
No
2
Type Β΄
3521.64 €
Yes
1
1
For the employment of Scientific Manager each fertiliser trade point:
• A copy of a recent Analytic Periodic Declaration (APD) documenting the employment of the scientific manager, along with a copy of the electronic proof of submission to e-EFKA
• A solemn declaration (as per Law 1599/86) of the scientific manager about his/her employment. In case the applicant (interested party) is also the scientific manager, then a solemn declaration by himself/herself about his/her employment in his/her business is submitted.
• A solemn declaration (as per Law 1599/86) of the business legal representative that the business has the required scientific staff. If the legal representative is not appointed in a statute (SA, Unions of Agricultural Cooperatives & Primary Cooperatives), an exact copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors (the term of which must be valid) appointing the legal representative, or the Government Gazette in which the minutes were published, shall be submitted.
Proof of Work
For the employment of Scientific Manager each fertiliser trade point:
• A copy of a recent Analytic Periodic Declaration (APD) documenting the employment of the scientific manager, along with a copy of the electronic proof of submission to e-EFKA
• A solemn declaration (as per Law 1599/86) of the scientific manager about his/her employment. In case the applicant (interested party) is also the scientific manager, then a solemn declaration by himself/herself about his/her employment in his/her business is submitted.
• A solemn declaration (as per Law 1599/86) of the business legal representative that the business has the required scientific staff. If the legal representative is not appointed in a statute (SA, Unions of Agricultural Cooperatives & Primary Cooperatives), an exact copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors (the term of which must be valid) appointing the legal representative, or the Government Gazette in which the minutes were published, shall be submitted.
Relevant link:
http://www.minagric.gr/index.php/el/for-farmer-2/crop-production/lipasmata/282-edypadikailogitika
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8181
2
A copy of a certificate of practice of geotechnical profession from GEOTEE for agronomists and foresters or a copy of the degree for scientific staff of other fields.
Certificate
A copy of a certificate of practice of geotechnical profession from GEOTEE for agronomists and foresters or a copy of the degree for scientific staff of other fields.
Relevant link:
http://www.minagric.gr/index.php/el/for-farmer-2/crop-production/lipasmata/282-edypadikailogitika
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
In case of a foreign degree (from a country outside the EU), a DOATAP (former DIKATSA) recognition certificate or a certificate from a University authority is also submitted, certifying the equivalence and correspondence of the degree.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
3
A solemn declaration (Law 1599/86) of the legal representative of the business about ensuring the appropriate conditions for storage of fertilisers and compliance with safety and environmental protection requirements.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
4
A copy of the operating license of the business in force, from the competent regional Development Department
Work Permit
A copy of the operating license of the business in force, from the competent regional Development Department
Relevant link:
http://www.minagric.gr/index.php/el/for-farmer-2/crop-production/lipasmata/282-edypadikailogitika
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
Submitted if required, i.e. in cases where the company produces, packages, mixes or standardises fertilisers.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Professional
No
9197
5
A solemn declaration (Law 1599/86) of the legal representative of the business that the business does not produce, package, mix or standardize fertilizers and deals only with their marketing.
Solemn Declaration
Yes
7320
6
A copy of the company statutes with all amendments of the GG(s) where this (these) has (have) been published.
Certificate from the Professional Chamber (GEMI Service) in case the company wishes to have its distinctive title on the certificate of compliance with the legal requirements for the trade in fertilisers.
Legal documents from legal entities
A copy of the company statutes with all amendments of the GG(s) where this (these) has (have) been published.
Certificate from the Professional Chamber (GEMI Service) in case the company wishes to have its distinctive title on the certificate of compliance with the legal requirements for the trade in fertilisers.
Relevant link:
http://www.minagric.gr/index.php/el/for-farmer-2/crop-production/lipasmata/282-edypadikailogitika
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
9338
Law
1565
1985
164
Α
Law
17
2040
1992
70
Α
Law
2
2326
1995
153
Α
Law
6
2732
1999
154
Α
Law
32
3147
2003
154
Α
Law
49
4235
2014
32
Α
Law
33
4351
2015
164
Α
Law
44
4384
2016
78
Α
Law
113
4446
2016
240
Α
Law
3
4691
2020
108
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
307752
2010
1865
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
375/133799
2014
2921
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
1555/241482
2020
3904
Β
Ministerial Decision
9748/100747
2012
2692
Β
Ministerial Decision
1
4166/51687
2014
1031
Β
Description
Replacement of Article 2 of Ministerial Decision (ΥΑ) 9748/100747/2012 (Conditions for commencing trade in type A and B fertilisers).
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2014/1031/pdf
Ministerial Decision
1
1825/52222
2017
1688
Β
Description
Replacement of paragraph 5 of Article 3 of Ministerial Decision (ΥΑ) 9748/100747/2012 (Validity of the certificate of compliance with legal conditions).
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2017/1688/pdf
Ministerial Decision
331750
1999
215
Β
Circular
5026/62606
2014
1
Start of procedure
No
No
2
Receipt of application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party submits to the Department of Agricultural Development and Control (TAAE) of the relevant Regional Unit or to the KEP-EKE all the required supporting documents for the announcement of commencement of trading in Type A or B fertilisers.
If submitted to a KEP-EKE, the supporting documents are forwarded through it to the relevant TAAE.
Yes
No
3
Electronic receipt of application and supporting documents
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The interested party submits electronically an application and all the required supporting documents for the announcement of commencement of trading in Type A or B fertilisers.
Yes
No
4
Check of submitted supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The competent TAAE carries out an administrative check of the submitted supporting documents.
No
No
5
Conduct of on-site inspection by the competent TAAE
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The competent TAAE conducts an on-site inspection.
No
No
6
Drafting of Certificate of Fulfilment of Lawful Conditions or Decision Prohibiting Commencement
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
For trading in Type A fertilisers:
The TAAE drafts the Certificate of Fulfilment of Lawful Conditions (in the event of a positive outcome) or the Decision Prohibiting Commencement (in the event of a negative outcome) and forwards the document for signature.
For trading in Type B fertilisers:
The TAAE drafts a recommendation on Fulfilment of Lawful Conditions (in the event of a positive outcome) or Non-fulfilment of Lawful Conditions (in the event of a negative outcome) and forwards it to the Directorate of Environment, Spatial Planning and Climate Change.
No
No
7
For trading in Type A fertilisers: Signing of Certificate of Fulfilment of Lawful Conditions (or Decision Prohibiting Commencement)
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
For trading in Type A fertilisers: The Head of the TAAE signs the Certificate of Fulfilment of Lawful Conditions (or the Decision Prohibiting Commencement) and forwards it to the competent Directorate of the Decentralised Administration.
Yes
No
8
For trading in Type B fertilisers: Examination of recommendation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
For trading in Type B fertilisers: The Directorate of Environment, Spatial Planning and Climate Change examines the Recommendation and forwards the decision document (Certificate or Prohibition) for the competent signature.
Yes
No
9
Signing of decision by the Head of the competent Directorate
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
For trading in Type A fertilisers: The Head of the competent Directorate of the Decentralised Administration signs the relevant decision document (Certificate or Prohibition) and sends it back to the TAAE.
For trading in Type B fertilisers: The relevant decision document (Certificate or Prohibition) is signed by the Head of the Directorate of Environment, Spatial Planning and Climate Change.
No
No
10
Updating the register and sending the decision to the interested party
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
For trading in Type A fertilisers: The TAAE updates the Register with the new entry (in the event of a Certificate) and informs the interested party of the outcome of the examination by sending the relevant decision document.
For trading in Type B fertilisers: The Directorate of Environment, Spatial Planning and Climate Change updates the Register with the new entry (in the event of a Certificate) and informs the interested party of the outcome of the examination by sending the relevant decision document.
No
Yes
Fertilisers
Forms and documents
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