Office of the Indiana State Chemist - Fertilizer Section
The fertilizer section regulates the storage and distribution of commercial fertilizers in Indiana. The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is a member of AAPFCO, the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials.
The fertilizer law regulates not only the distribution of fertilizers, but also the storage of fertilizers as well. Fertilizers must be labeled truthfully and accurately and must be stored according to defined standards to prevent release into the environment.
IC 15-16-2-25 Fertilizer Advisory Board - Sec. 25(a) - The Indiana Fertilizer Advisory Board is established to study the regulation of fertilizers and to advise the State Chemist on the administration of this chapter. Please visit the Indiana Fertilizer Advisory Board page for information on the next Board meeting.
Latest News, Alerts and Other Information:
- Contact Information for Fertilizer Section
- Indiana Fertilizer Advisory Board Meeting
- Search Fertilizer Public Records
- Annual Reports
- Fertilizer Material Use, Distribution & Recordkeeping Rule Summary (pdf, 137kb)
- Fertilizer Use Resources
- Forms
- I Want To ... (use this link if you are unsure of where you need to start)
- Inspection Program
- Search Enforcement Actions
- Search Licenses, Dealers and Products
- How to File a Fertilizer or Pesticide Complaint (pdf, 184kb)
- Fertilizer Laws & Regulations
- References/Publications
- OISC QMP (Quality Management Plan)/QAPP (Quality Assurance Program Plan) (04/16/21 - pdf, 569kb)
Recent updates to this section:
- Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Rule (for Distributors and Users of Fertilizer Materials)
- Ammonia Nurse Tank Repair Alert (pdf, 32kb)
- Fertilizer Use Information Sheet (pdf, 161kb)