Many farmers are facing some difficult decisions about crop feeding plans through winter and into next spring. Disruption to the fertiliser supply chain could well continue into spring 2022.
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This document provides a summary overview of the key changes made to the FIAS standard 2016 for the next issue in place from April 2021 (version 5). It should be read in conjunction with the relevant section of the revised standard; for convenience clause numbers from FIAS 2016 are also provided.
This document, produced by AIC is for guidance purposes and all retailers and distributors selling via the internet should satisfy themselves that they are meeting the legal requirements in all aspects of fertiliser product sale and supply, storage and transport.
This Guide is concerned with the storage, handling and transportation of Ammonium Nitrate [AN]-based fertilisers and is intended for use by manufacturers, importers, merchants, storage companies and hauliers as a guide to good practice in the UK.
FIAS covers the assurance of all fertilisers intended for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, amenity and any other such commercial use. It does not apply to fertilisers packaged for home garden use. The issues and the risks vary according to the type of fertiliser and it is for this reason that the entire scheme has adopted a “Risk Assessment” approach to achieving the necessary level of assurance.
The FIAS Merchants Standard is only intended for businesses involved in the trading, storage and transport of fertilisers. Any business involved in blending, packing, repacking or otherwise processing fertiliser including the design and procurement of packaging and labelling for use by a contractor must seek certification to the FIAS Manufacturing & Packing Standard.
FIAS covers the assurance of all fertilisers intended for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, amenity and any other such commercial use. It does not apply to fertilisers packaged for home garden use. The issues and the risks vary according to the type of fertiliser and it is for this reason that the entire scheme has adopted a “Risk assessment” approach to achieving the necessary level of assurance.
