ANSES assesses fertilisers, their adjuvants and growing media before they can be placed on the market. Based on the findings of the assessment, the Agency approves them or not.  The assessment is based on examination by the Regulated Products Assessment Department (DEPR) of the marketing authorisation approval application filed with ANSES, in compliance with the provisions of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code and based on recommendations proposed in the 'Information memo for applicants regarding approval of fertilisers and growing media'.
Below, a presentation of the contents of the marketing authorisation approval application and the methods for assessing these products.

Fertilisers are products intended to provide or improve plant nutrition as well as the properties of soil. A growing medium is intended to be used as a culture medium for certain plants. This is a presentation of these products and the conditions governing how they are placed on the market.