Specialised translation for the fertiliser and agritech sector
If your company manufactures, distributes or sells fertilisers, biostimulants or agritech solutions, you know that technical documentation is a critical part of the business. A poorly translated safety data sheet, a label that doesn’t comply with EU regulations or a catalogue with incorrect terminology aren’t just mistakes: they can turn into a legal or reputational problem.
At Overseas Translations we’ve been working with companies in the sector for over 13 years.
What documentation needs translating in the fertiliser and agrochemical sector?
Companies in the sector work with a wide range of technical, highly regulated documentation. These are the types of documents we translate most often:
Safety data sheets (SDS)
These are the most critical technical document in the sector. In Europe they must comply with Regulation (EU) 2020/878, which sets out the mandatory format and content. They are compulsory when distributing products to professional users and must be in the language of the country where the product is sold.
Product technical data sheets
Reference documents for distributors, field technicians and customers. They contain agronomic information, composition, dosage and method of application. They require a translator with genuine knowledge of agriculture, plant nutrition and chemistry.
Product labelling
Fertiliser labelling in Europe is governed by Regulation (EU) 2019/1009. Outside the EU, local regulations apply. Making sure every label complies with the regulations of the target market is part of our service.
Technical regulations and registrations
Documentation for registering products with bodies such as ECHA, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) or other international regulators. This includes technical reports, registration dossiers and efficacy studies.
Legal and contractual documentation
Distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions for international markets. Where official validity is required, we also offer sworn translation.
Marketing and sales communications
Product catalogues, distributor presentations, web content, case studies and corporate videos. This includes cultural adaptation for each market.
Regulations we handle in the sector
- Regulation (EU) 2020/878 — Safety data sheets
- REACH Regulation — Registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals
- CLP Regulation — Classification, labelling and packaging
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 — Fertilising products on the EU single market
- Spanish Royal Decree 506/2013 — Fertilising products in Spain
- GHS — For non-EU markets (Latin America, Asia)
Our translation solutions for the sector
Professional human translation
Native translators specialising in agronomy, chemistry and technical documentation. The standard for safety data sheets, regulations and legal documentation.
AI translation with human review (MTPE)
Advanced machine translation reviewed by a native expert. Ideal for large volumes of technical data sheets or catalogues where turnaround and cost are key, without compromising on terminological quality.
Video subtitling and dubbing
For technical field videos, application tutorials or sales presentations. We also offer AI dubbing for efficient multilingual productions.
Sworn translation
For documentation to be submitted to public authorities, official registries or international tender processes.
Interpreting for meetings and training
Planning to meet a foreign supplier or customer at your office or abroad, but one of you struggles to communicate in English? Want to organise a trade mission visit to another country with an interpreter by your side? Or running a training session with a trainer or attendees from another country? Take a look at the types of interpreting we offer and get in touch so communication is never a problem.
Shall we talk?
If you’d like us to review your current documentation, advise you on what needs translating before entering a new market or simply put together a quote, email us at [email protected]. We reply within 24 hours.
