The Cabinet approved the extension of the 2017 electronic tracking system regulations to cover government vehicles transporting untreated organic fertilizer. This move aims to bolster environmental protection and public health monitoring.
Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat informed the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that this step aligns with the government’s wider efforts to enhance oversight of potential environmental and health hazards, especially those linked to the unregulated movement of untreated organic waste.
Hneifat noted that the electronic tracking system enables real-time monitoring of vehicle movements, allowing for greater control over the transportation process. This is expected to help prevent accidental spillage, minimize unpleasant odors, and curb the spread of contaminants in both agricultural and residential areas.
According to the new regulation, entities transporting untreated organic fertilizer must equip their vehicles with GPS tracking devices. This will allow authorities to monitor transport routes and detect any violations, with legal consequences for non-compliance enforced through coordination with oversight agencies.
The minister emphasized the collective responsibility of protecting public health and the environment and called on all parties involved to adhere to the new rules. He highlighted the positive impact these measures will have on citizen safety and the overall quality of agricultural environments across Jordan.
The Cabinet’s decision marks a key advancement in regulating the organic fertilizer industry, ensuring safer handling and transportation practices, and supporting sustainability and environmental responsibility in the country’s agriculture sector.