Amman: The Cabinet has approved the application of the 2017 electronic tracking system regulations to include government vehicles transporting untreated organic fertilizer, aiming to enhance environmental and public health oversight.
According to Jordan News Agency, Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat stated that the decision is part of the government’s efforts to improve regulatory measures addressing environmental safety and public health risks. The focus is particularly on the dangers posed by unsafe or unmonitored transportation of untreated organic waste.
Hneifat explained that the new system will enable authorities to monitor vehicle movements in real time, ensuring tighter control over the transportation of such materials. The tracking initiative is expected to prevent random spillage, reduce foul odors, and limit the spread of contaminants in agricultural areas and near residential zones.
Under the directive, companies and agencies engaged in transporting untreated organic fertilizer must install GPS tracking devices. This measure allows authorities to trace transport routes and identify violations. The minister emphasized that violators will face legal action in collaboration with oversight bodies.
He highlighted the shared responsibility of protecting the environment and public health, urging all stakeholders to comply with the new measures. These efforts are anticipated to positively impact citizen safety and the quality of agricultural environments across the kingdom.
The Cabinet’s decision is a significant step towards regulating the organic fertilizer sector and controlling the use of substances that can cause harm if improperly transported or stored. It also supports the sustainability and environmental efficiency of Jordan’s agricultural sector.