Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 relating to fertilisers (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
- Council Regulation (EC) No 885/2004of 26 April 2004adapting Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1334/2000, (EC) No 2157/2001, (EC) No 152/2002, (EC) No 1499/2002, (EC) No 1500/2003 and (EC) No 1798/2003, Decisions No 1719/1999/EC, No 1720/1999/EC, No 253/2000/EC, No 508/2000/EC, No 1031/2000/EC, No 163/2001/EC, No 2235/2002/EC and No 291/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Council Decisions 1999/382/EC, 2000/821/EC, 2003/17/EC and 2003/893/EC in the fields of free movement of goods, company law, agriculture, taxation, education and training, culture and audiovisual policy and external relations, by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, 32004R0885, May 1, 2004
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2004of 3 December 2004adapting for the first time Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to fertilisers (EDDHSA and triple superphosphate)(Text with EEA relevance), 32004R2076, December 4, 2004
- Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006of 20 November 2006adapting certain Regulations and Decisions in the fields of free movement of goods, freedom of movement of persons, company law, competition policy, agriculture (including veterinary and phytosanitary legislation), transport policy, taxation, statistics, energy, environment, cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs, customs union, external relations, common foreign and security policy and institutions, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, 32006R1791, December 20, 2006
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 162/2007of 19 February 2007amending Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to fertilisers for the purposes of adapting Annexes I and IV thereto to technical progress(Text with EEA relevance), 32007R0162, February 20, 2007
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/2008of 7 November 2008amending Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to fertilisers for the purposes of adapting Annexes I and IV thereto to technical progress(Text with EEA relevance), 32008R1107, November 8, 2008
- Regulation (EC) No 219/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 11 March 2009adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutinyAdaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Two, 32009R0219, March 31, 2009
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 1020/2009of 28 October 2009amending Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to fertilisers for the purposes of adapting Annexes I, III, IV and V thereto to technical progress(Text with EEA relevance), 32009R1020, October 29, 2009
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 137/2011of 16 February 2011amending Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to fertilisers for the purposes of adapting Annexes I and IV thereto to technical progress(Text with EEA relevance), 32011R0137, February 17, 2011
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(a) "Fertiliser" means material, the main function of which is to provide nutrients for plants. (b) "Primary nutrient" means the elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium only. (c) "Secondary nutrient" means the elements calcium, magnesium, sodium and sulphur. (d) "Micro-nutrients" means the elements boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc, essential for plant growth in quantities that are small compared with those of primary and secondary nutrients. (e) "Inorganic fertiliser" means a fertiliser in which the declared nutrients are in the form of minerals obtained by extraction or by physical and/or chemical industrial processes. Calcium cyanamide, urea and its condensation and association products, and fertilisers containing chelated or complexed micro-nutrients may, by convention, be classed as inorganic fertilisers. (f) "Chelated micro-nutrient" means a micro-nutrient that is held by one of the organic molecules listed in section E.3.1 of Annex I. (g) "Complexed micro-nutrient" means a micro-nutrient that is held by one of the molecules listed in section E.3.2 of Annex I. (h) "Type of fertilisers" means fertilisers with a common type designation as indicated in Annex I. (i) "Straight fertiliser" means a nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertiliser having a declarable content of only one of the primary nutrients. (j) "Compound fertiliser" means a fertiliser having a declarable content of at least two of the primary nutrients and obtained chemically or by blending or by a combination of both. (k) "Complex fertiliser" means a compound fertiliser, obtained by chemical reaction, by solution, or in its solid state by granulation, having a declarable content of at least two of the primary nutrients. In its solid state each granule contains all the nutrients in their declared composition. (l) "Blended fertiliser" means a fertiliser obtained by dry mixing of several fertilisers, with no chemical reaction. (m) "Foliar fertiliser" means a fertiliser suitable for application to and nutrient uptake by the foliage of a crop. (n) "Fluid fertiliser" means a fertiliser in suspension or solution. (o) "Solution fertiliser" means a fluid fertiliser that is free of solid particles. (p) "Suspension fertiliser" means a two-phase fertiliser in which solid particles are maintained in suspension in the liquid phase. (q) "Declaration" means a statement of the amount of nutrients, including their forms and solubility, guaranteed within specified tolerances. (r) "Declared content" means the content of an element, or its oxide, which, in accordance with Community legislation, is given on a label of an EC fertiliser or on the relevant accompanying document. (s) "Tolerance" means the permitted deviation of the measured value of a nutrient content from its declared value. (t) "European Standard" means CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) standards, which have been officially recognised by the Community and whose reference has been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities .(u) "Package" means a sealable receptacle used to hold, protect, handle, and distribute fertilisers and holding not more than 1000 kg.(v) "Bulk" means a fertiliser not packaged as prescribed by this Regulation. (w) "Placing on the market" means the supply of fertiliser, whether in return for payment or free of charge, or storage for the purpose of supply. Importation of a fertiliser into the customs territory of the European Community shall be deemed to constitute placing on the market. (x) "Manufacturer" means the natural or legal person responsible for placing a fertiliser on the market; in particular a producer, an importer, a packager working for its own account, or any person changing the characteristics of a fertiliser, shall be deemed to be a manufacturer. However, a distributor who does not change the characteristics of the fertiliser shall not be deemed to be a manufacturer.
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(a) nitrogen solely in the elemental form (N); and either (b) phosphorus and potassium solely in the elemental form (P, K); or (c) phosphorus and potassium solely in the oxide form (P 2 O5 , K2 O); or(d) phosphorus and potassium in both elemental and oxide forms simultaneously.
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(a) phosphorus (P) = phosphorus pentoxide (P 2 O5 ) × 0,436; (b) potassium (K) = potassium oxide (K 2 O) × 0,830.
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(a) in the oxide form (CaO, MgO, Na 2 O, SO3 ); or (b) in the elemental form (Ca, Mg, Na, S); or (c) in both of these forms.
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(a) calcium (Ca) = calcium oxide (CaO) × 0,715; (b) magnesium (Mg) = magnesium oxide (MgO) × 0,603; (c) sodium (Na) = sodium oxide (Na 2 O) × 0,742;(d) sulphur (S) = sulphur trioxide (SO 3 ) × 0,400.
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(a) the micro-nutrients are added at least in the minimum quantities specified in section E.2.2 and E.2.3 of Annex I; (b) the EC fertiliser continues to satisfy the requirements of sections A, B, C and D of Annex I.
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(a) for fertilisers belonging to the types of fertilisers listed in section E.1 of Annex I, in accordance with the requirements set out in column 6 of that section; (b) for mixtures of fertilisers referred to in (a) containing at least two different micro-nutrients and meeting the requirements of section E.2.1 of Annex I and for fertilisers belonging to the types of fertilisers listed in sections A, B, C and D of Annex I, by indicating: -
(i) the total content, expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser by mass, (ii) the water-soluble content, expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser by mass, where the soluble content is at least half of the total content.
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(a) Compulsory identification -
The words "EC FERTILISER" in capital letters; Where it exists, the designation of the type of fertiliser as set out in Annex 1; For blended fertilisers, the marking "blend" after the designation of the type; The additional markings specified in Article 19, 21 or 23; Nutrients shall be indicated both in words and by the appropriate chemical symbols, e.g. nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), phosphorus pentoxide (P 2 O5 ), potassium (K), potassium oxide (K2 O), calcium (Ca), calcium oxide (CaO), magnesium (Mg), magnesium oxide (MgO), sodium (Na), sodium oxide (Na2 O), sulphur (S), sulphur trioxide (SO3 ), boron (B), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), zinc (Zn);If the fertiliser contains micro-nutrients of which all or part are chemically linked with an organic molecule, the name of the micro-nutrient shall be followed by one of the following qualifiers: -
(i) "chelated by …" (name of chelating agent or its abbreviation as set out in section E.3.1 of Annex I); (ii) "complexed by …" (name of complexing agent as set out in section E.3.2 of Annex I);
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Micro-nutrients contained in the fertiliser, listed in the alphabetical order of their chemical symbols: B, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn; For products listed in sections E.1 and E.2 of Annex I, the specific directions for use; Quantities of fluid fertilisers, expressed by mass. The expression of quantities of fluid fertilisers by volume or in terms of mass versus volume (kilograms per hectolitre or grams per litre) shall be optional; Net or gross mass and, optionally, volume for fluid fertilisers. If the gross mass is given, the tare mass must be indicated beside it; The name or trade name and the address of the manufacturer.
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(b) Optional identification -
As listed in Annex I; The directions for the storage and handling, and for fertilisers not listed in Annex I, sections E.1 and E.2, the specific directions for the use of the fertiliser; Indications of the dose rates and conditions of use suitable for the soil and crop conditions under which the fertiliser is used; The mark of the manufacturer and the trade description of the product.
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(a) it provides nutrients in an effective manner; (b) relevant sampling, analysis, and if required, test methods are being provided; (c) under normal conditions of use it does not adversely affect human, animal, or plant health, or the environment.
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(a) 2 % calcium oxide (CaO), i.e. 1,4 % Ca; (b) 2 % of magnesium oxide (MgO), i.e. 1,2 % Mg; (c) 3 % of sodium oxide (Na 2 O), i.e. 2,2 % Na;(d) 5 % of sulphur trioxide (SO 3 ), i.e. 2 % S.
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(a) the total content expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser by mass; (b) the total content and the content soluble in water, expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser by mass where the soluble content is at least a quarter of the total content; (c) where an element is totally soluble in water, only the content soluble in water shall be declared as a percentage of the mass.
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(i) The chemical symbols of the declared secondary nutrients, between brackets and after the symbols of the primary nutrients. (ii) Numbers indicating the primary nutrient content. The declared secondary nutrient content shall be indicated between brackets after the primary nutrient content.
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1(a) | Calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime) | Chemically obtained product containing calcium nitrate as its essential ingredient and possibly ammonium nitrate |
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1(b) | Calcium magnesium nitrate (nitrate of lime and magnesium) | Chemically obtained product containing calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate as essential ingredients | |||
1(c) | Magnesium nitrate | Chemically obtained product containing as its essential ingredient hexahydrated magnesium nitrate | When marketed in the form of crystals as note "in crystallised form" may be added | ||
2(a) | Sodium nitrate (nitrate of soda) | Chemically obtained product containing sodium nitrate as its essential ingredient | Nitric nitrogen | ||
2(b) | Chile nitrate | Product prepared from caliche, containing sodium nitrate as its essential ingredient | Nitric nitrogen | ||
3(a) | Calcium cyanamide | Chemically obtained product containing calcium cyanamide as its essential ingredient, calcium oxide and possibly small quantities of ammonium salts and urea | Total nitrogen | ||
3(b) | Nitrogenous calcium cyanamide | Chemically obtained product containing calcium cyanamide as its essential ingredient, and calcium oxide and possibly small quantities of ammonium salts and urea, plus added nitrate |
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4 | Sulphate of ammonia | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium sulphate as its essential ingredient, possibly with up to 15 % calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime). | When marketed in the form of a combination of ammonium sulphate and calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime), the designation must include "with up to 15 % calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime)". | ||
5 | Ammonium nitrate or calcium ammonium nitrate | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrate as its essential ingredient, which may contain fillers such as ground limestone, calcium sulphate, ground dolomite, magnesium sulphate, kieserite | The designation "calcium ammonium nitrate" is exclusively reserved for a fertiliser containing only calcium carbonate (for instance limestone) and/or magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate (for instance dolomite) in addition to ammonium nitrate. The minimum content of these carbonates must be 20 % and their purity level at least 90 % | ||
6 | Ammonium sulphate-nitrate | Chemically obtained product containing as essential ingredients ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate | |||
7 | Magnesium sulphonitrate | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate and magnesium sulphate as essential ingredients | |||
8 | Magnesium ammonium nitrate | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrates and magnesium compound salts (dolomite magnesium carbonate and/or magnesium sulphate) as essential ingredients | |||
Total magnesium oxide and possibly, water-soluble magnesium oxide | |||||
9 | Urea | Chemically obtained product containing carbonyl diamide (carbamide) as its essential ingredient | Total nitrogen, expressed as ureic nitrogen | ||
10 | Crotonylidene diurea | ||||
11 | Isobutylidene diurea | ||||
12 | Urea formaldehyde | ||||
13 | Nitrogenous fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea | Product obtained chemically containing crotonylidene diurea and a straight nitrogen fertiliser [List A-1, excluding products 3(a), 3(b) and 5] |
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14 | Nitrogenous fertiliser containing isobutylidene diurea | Product obtained chemically containing isobutylidene diurea and a straight nitrogenous fertiliser [List A-1, excluding products 3(a), 3(b) and 5] |
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15 | Nitrogenous fertiliser containing urea formaldehyde | Product obtained chemically containing urea formaldehyde and a straight nitrogenous fertiliser [List A-1, excluding products 3(a), 3(b) and 5] |
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16 | Ammonium sulphate with nitrification inhibitor (dicyandiamide) | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium sulphate and dicyandiamide | |||
17 | Ammonium sulphonitrate with nitrification inhibitor (dicyandiamide) | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium sulphonitrate and dicyandiamide | |||
16 | Urea-ammonium sulphate | Product obtained chemically from urea and ammonium sulphate |
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Product obtained in iron-smelting by treatment of the phosphorus melts and containing calcium silicophosphates as its essential ingredients |
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2(a) | Single superphosphate | Product obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with sulphuric acid and containing monocalcium phosphate as an essential ingredient as well as calcium sulphate | |||
2(b) | Concentrated superphosphate | Product obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid and containing monocalcium phosphate as an essential ingredient as well as calcium sulphate | |||
2(c) | Triple superphosphate | Product obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with phosphoric acid and containing monocalcium phosphate as its essential ingredient | |||
3 | Partially solubilised rock phosphate | Product obtained by partial solubilisation of ground rock phosphate with sulphuric acid or phosphoric acid and containing as essential ingredients monocalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate and calcium sulphate |
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3(a) | Partially solubilised rock phosphate with magnesium | Product obtained by partial solubilisation of ground rock phosphate with sulphuric acid or phosphoric acid with the addition of magnesium sulphate or magnesium oxide, and containing as essential ingredients monocalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium sulphate and magnesium sulphate |
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4 | Dicalcium phosphate | Product obtained by precipitation of solubilised phosphoric acid from mineral phosphates or bones, and containing dicalcium phosphate dihydrate as its essential ingredient |
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Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate | |
5 | Calcined phosphate | Product obtained by heat treatment of ground rock phosphate with alkaline compounds and silicic acid, and containing alkaline calcium phosphate and calcium silicate as essential ingredients |
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Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate | |
6 | Aluminium-calcium phosphate | Product obtained in amorphous form by heat treatment and grinding, containing aluminium and calcium phosphates as essential ingredients |
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7 | Soft ground rock phosphate | Product obtained by grinding soft mineral phosphates and containing tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate as essential ingredients |
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No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data on the type designation | ||
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1 | Kainit | Product obtained from crude potassium salts | Usual trade names may be added | ||
2 | Enriched kainit salt | Product obtained from crude potassium salts enriched by blending with potassium chloride | Usual trade names may be added | ||
3 | Muriate of potash | Product obtained from crude potassium salts and containing potassium chloride as its essential ingredient | Usual trade names may be added | Water-soluble potassium oxide | |
4 | Potassium chloride containing magnesium salts | Product obtained from crude potassium salts with added magnesium salts and containing potassium chloride and magnesium salts as essential ingredients | |||
5 | Sulphate of potash | Product obtained chemically from potassium salts and containing potassium sulphate as its essential ingredient | |||
6 | Sulphate of potash containing magnesium salt | Product obtained chemically from potassium salts, possibly with addition of magnesium salts, and containing potassium sulphate and magnesium sulphate as essential ingredients | Usual trade names may be added | ||
7 | Kieserite with potassium sulphate | Product obtained from Kieserite with potassium sulphate added | Usual trade names may be added | ||
B.1.1. | Type designation: | NPK fertilisers. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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B.1.2. | Type designation: | NPK fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde (as appropriate). |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin and containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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B.2.1. | Type designation: | NP fertilisers. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically or by blending without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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B.2.2. | Type designation: | NP fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde (as appropriate) |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin and containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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B.3.1. | Type designation: | NK fertilisers. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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B.3.2. | Type designation: | NK fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde (as appropriate). |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin and containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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Water-soluble K |
Type designation: | PK fertilisers. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data or type designation | ||
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1 | Nitrogen fertiliser solution | Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin | |||
2 | Urea Ammonium nitrate fertiliser solution | Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, containing ammonium nitrate and urea | |||
3 | Calcium nitrate solution | Product obtained by dissolving calcium nitrate in water |
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4 | Magnesium nitrate solution | Product obtained chemically and by dissolving magnesium nitrate in water | |||
5 | Calcium nitrate suspension | Product obtained by suspension of calcium nitrate in water |
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14 % CaO Calcium expressed as water soluble CaO | |||||
6 | Nitrogen fertiliser solution with urea formaldehyde | Product obtained chemically or by dissolution in water of urea formaldehyde and a nitrogenous fertiliser from list A-1 in this regulation, excluding products 3(a), 3(b), and 5 |
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7 | Nitrogen fertiliser suspension with urea formaldehyde | Product obtained chemically or by suspension in water of urea formaldehyde and a nitrogenous fertiliser from list A-1 in this regulation, excluding products 3(a), 3(b), and 5 |
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C.2.1. | Type designation: | NPK-fertiliser solution. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements: |
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Water-soluble P |
C.2.2. | Type designation: | NPK-fertiliser suspension. |
Data on method of production: | Product in liquid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in suspension in the water and in solution without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements: |
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C.2.3. | Type designation: | NP-fertiliser solution. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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C.2.4. | Type designation: | NP-fertiliser suspension. |
Data on method of production: | Product in liquid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in solution and in suspension in the water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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C.2.5. | Type designation: | NK-fertiliser solution. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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C.2.6. | Type designation: | NK-fertiliser suspension. |
Data on method of production: | Product in liquid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in solution and in suspension in the water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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C.2.7. | Type designation: | PK-fertiliser solution. |
Data on method of production: | Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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C.2.8. | Type designation: | PK-fertiliser suspension. |
Data on method of production: | Product in liquid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in solution and in suspension in water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin. | |
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight): |
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1 | Calcium sulphate | Product of natural or industrial origin containing calcium sulphate at various degrees of hydration |
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2 | Calcium chloride solution | Calcium chloride solution of industrial origin | |||
2.1 | Calcium formate | Chemically obtained product containing calcium formate as essential ingredient | |||
2.2 | Calcium formate fluid | Product obtained by dissolution in water of calcium formate | |||
3 | Elemental sulphur | Comparatively refined natural or industrial product | Total sulphur trioxide | ||
4 | Kieserite | Product of mineral origin containing monohydrated magnesium sulphate as main component | Usual trade names may be added | ||
5 | Magnesium sulphate | Product containing heptahydrated magnesium sulphate as main ingredient | The usual trade names may be added | ||
5.1 | Magnesium sulphate solution | Product obtained by dissolution in water of magnesium sulphate of industrial origin | Usual trade names may be added | ||
5.2 | Magnesium hydroxide | Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient magnesium hydroxide | Total magnesium oxide | ||
5.3 | Suspension of magnesium hydroxide | Product obtained by suspension of type 5.2 | 24 % MgO | Total magnesium oxide | |
6 | Magnesium chloride solution | Product obtained by dissolving magnesium chloride of industrial origin | Magnesium oxide |
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1a | Boric acid | Product obtained by the action of an acid on a borate | 14 % water-soluble B | The usual trade names may be added | Water-soluble boron (B) |
1b | Sodium borate | Chemically obtained product containing as its essential component a sodium borate | 10 % water-soluble B | The usual trade names may be added | Water-soluble boron (B) |
1c | Calcium borate | Product obtained from colemanite or pandermite containing as its essential ingredient calcium borates | The usual trade names may be added | Total boron (B) | |
1d | Boron ethanol amine | Product obtained by reacting a boric acid with an ethanol amine | 8 % water-soluble B | Water-soluble boron (B) | |
1e | Borated fertiliser in solution | Product obtained by dissolving types 1a and/or 1b and/or 1d | 2 % water-soluble B | The designation must include the names of the constituents present | Water-soluble boron (B) |
1f | Borated fertiliser in suspension | Product obtained by suspending types 1a and/or 1b and/or 1d in water | 2 % water-soluble B | The designation must include the names of the constituents present | Water-soluble boron (B) |
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2a | Cobalt salt | Chemically obtained product containing a mineral salt of cobalt as its essential ingredient | 19 % water-soluble Co | The designation must include the name of the mineral anion | Water-soluble cobalt (Co) |
2b | Cobalt chelate | Water-soluble product containing cobalt chemically combined with authorised chelating agent(s) | 5 % of water-soluble cobalt and at least 80 % of the water-soluble cobalt is chelated by authorised chelating agent(s) | Name of each authorised chelating agent that chelates at least 1 % water-soluble cobalt and that can be identified and quantified by a European standard | |
2c | Cobalt fertiliser solution | Aqueous solution of types 2a and/or types 2b | 2 % water-soluble cobalt |
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3a | Copper salt | Chemically obtained product containing a mineral salt of copper as its essential ingredient | 20 % water-soluble Cu | The designation must include the name of the mineral anion | Water-soluble copper (Cu) |
3b | Copper oxide | Chemically obtained product containing copper oxide as its essential ingredient | Total copper (Cu) | ||
3c | Copper hydroxide | Chemically obtained product containing copper hydroxide as its essential ingredient | Total copper (Cu) | ||
3d | Copper chelate | Water-soluble product containing copper chemically combined with authorised chelating agent(s) | 5 % of water-soluble copper and at least 80 % of the water-soluble copper is chelated by authorised chelating agent(s) | Name of each authorised chelating agent that chelates at least 1 % water-soluble copper and that can be identified and quantified by a European standard | |
3e | Copper-based fertiliser | Product obtained by mixing types 3a and/or 3b and/or 3c and/or a single one of type 3d and, if required, filler that is neither nutrient nor toxic | 5 % total Cu |
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3f | Copper fertiliser solution | Aqueous solution of types 3a and/or types 3d | 2 % water-soluble copper |
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3g | Copper oxychloride | Chemically obtained product containing copper oxychloride [Cu |
Total copper (Cu) | ||
3h | Copper oxychloride suspension | Product obtained by suspension of type 3 g | 17 % total Cu | Total copper (Cu) |
No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data on the type of designation | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
4a | Iron salt | Chemically obtained product containing a mineral iron salt as its essential ingredient | 12 % water-soluble Fe | The designation must include the name of the mineral anion | Water-soluble iron (Fe) |
4b | Iron chelate | Water-soluble product containing iron chemically combined with authorised chelating agent(s) | 5 % of water-soluble iron, of which the chelated fraction is at least 80 % and at least 50 % of the water-soluble iron is chelated by authorised chelating agent(s) | Name of each authorised chelating agent that chelates at least 1 % water-soluble iron and that can be identified and quantified by a European standard | |
4c | Iron fertiliser solution | Aqueous solution of types 4a and/or types 4b | 2 % of water soluble iron |
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No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data on the type of designation | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
5a | Manganese salt | Chemically obtained product containing a mineral manganese salt (Mn II) as its essential ingredient | 17 % water-soluble Mn | The designation must include the name of the combined anion | Water-soluble manganese (Mn) |
5b | Manganese chelate | Water-soluble product containing manganese chemically combined with authorised chelating agent(s) | 5 % of water-soluble manganese and at least 80 % of the water-soluble manganese is chelated by authorised chelating agent(s) | Name of each authorised chelating agent that chelates at least 1 % water-soluble manganese and that can be identified and quantified by a European standard | |
5c | Manganese oxide | Chemically obtained product containing manganese oxides as essential ingredients | Total manganese (Mn) | ||
5d | Manganese-based fertiliser | Product obtained by mixing types 5a and 5c | 17 % total Mn | The designation must include the name of the manganese components | |
5e | Manganese fertiliser solution | Aqueous solution of types 5a and/or types 5b | 2 % water-soluble manganese |
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No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data on the type of designation | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
6a | Sodium molybdate | Chemically obtained product containing sodium molybdate as its essential ingredient | 35 % water-soluble Mo | Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo) | |
6b | Ammonium molybdate | Chemically obtained product containing ammonium molybdate as its essential ingredient | 50 % water-soluble Mo | Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo) | |
6c | Molybdenum-based fertiliser | Product obtained by mixing types 6a and 6b | 35 % water-soluble Mo | The designation must include the names of the molybdenum components | Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo) |
6d | Molybdenum-based fertiliser solution | Product obtained by dissolving types 6a and/or one of the type 6b in water | 3 % water-soluble Mo | The designation must include the name(s) of the molybdenum component(s) | Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo) |
No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data on the type of designation | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
7a | Zinc salt | Chemically obtained product and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of zinc | 15 % water-soluble Zn | The designation must include the name of the mineral anion | Water-soluble zinc (Zn) |
7b | Zinc chelate | Water-soluble product containing zinc chemically combined with authorised chelating agent(s) | 5 % of water-soluble zinc and at least 80 % of the water-soluble zinc is chelated by authorised chelating agent(s) | Name of each authorised chelating agent that chelates at least 1 % water-soluble zinc and that can be identified and quantified by a European standard | |
7c | Zinc oxide | Chemically obtained product and having as its essential ingredient zinc oxide | Total zinc (Zn) | ||
7d | Zinc-based fertiliser | Product obtained by mixing types 7a and 7c | 30 % total Zn | The designation must include the name of the zinc components present | |
7e | Zinc fertiliser solution | Aqueous solution of types 7a and/or types 7b | 2 % water-soluble zinc |
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7f | Zinc fertiliser suspension | Product obtained by suspending type 7(a) and/or 7(c) and/or types 7(b) in water | 20 % total zinc |
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Where the micro-nutrient is present in a form that is | ||
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exclusively mineral | chelated or complexed | |
Boron (B) | ||
Cobalt (Co) | ||
Copper (Cu) | ||
Iron (Fe) | ||
Manganese (Mn) | ||
Molybdenum (Mo) | — | |
Zinc (Zn) |
For crops or grassland | For horticultural use | |
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Boron (B) | ||
Cobalt (Co) | — | |
Copper (Cu) | ||
Iron (Fe) | ||
Manganese (Mn) | ||
Molybdenum (Mo) | ||
Zinc (Zn) |
Boron (B) | |
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Cobalt (Co) | |
Copper (Cu) | |
Iron (Fe) | |
Manganese (Mn) | |
Molybdenum (Mo) | |
Zinc (Zn) |
No | Type designation | Data on method of production and essential ingredients | Other data on the type designation | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1 | Mixture of micro-nutrients | Product obtained by mixing two or more E.1 type fertilisers |
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2 | Fluid mixture of micro-nutrients | Product obtained by dissolving and/or suspending two or more E.1 type fertilisers in water |
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CAS number of the acid | |||
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid | EDTA | C |
60-00-4 |
2-hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid | HEEDTA | C |
150-39-0 |
diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid | DTPA | C |
67-43-6 |
ethylenediamine-N,N′-di[(ortho-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid] | [o,o] EDDHA | C |
1170-02-1 |
ethylenediamine-N-[(ortho-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid]-N′-[(para-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid] | [o,p] EDDHA | C |
475475-49-1 |
ethylenediamine-N,N′-di[(ortho-hydroxy-methylphenyl)acetic acid] | [o,o] EDDHMA | C |
641632-90-8 |
ethylenediamine-N-[(ortho-hydroxy-methylphenyl)acetic acid]-N′-[(para-hydroxy-methylphenyl)acetic acid] | [o,p] EDDHMA | C |
641633-41-2 |
ethylenediamine-N,N′-di[(5-carboxy-2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid] | EDDCHA | C |
85120-53-2 |
ethylenediamine-N,N′-di[(2-hydroxy-5-sulfophenyl)acetic acid] and its condensation products | EDDHSA | C |
57368-07-7 and 642045-40-7 |
Iminodisuccinic acid | IDHA | C |
131669-35-7 |
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(1) at least 50 % of the total nitrogen content of the fertiliser consists of the nitrogen forms specified in column 3; (2) they do not belong to the fertiliser types mentioned in column 4.
No | Type designation and composition of the nitrification inhibitor | Minimum and maximum inhibitor content as a percentage by mass of the total nitrogen present as ammonium nitrogen and urea nitrogen. | EC fertiliser types for which the inhibitor may not be used | |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 |
No | Type designation and composition of the urease inhibitor | Minimum and maximum inhibitor content as a percentage by mass of the total nitrogen present as urea nitrogen | EC fertiliser types for which the inhibitor may not be used | |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 |
calcium nitrate | |
calcium — magnesium nitrate | |
sodium nitrate | |
chile nitrate | |
calcium cyanamide | |
nitrogenous calcium cyanamide | |
ammonium sulphate | |
ammonium sulphate-nitrate | |
magnesium sulphonitrate | |
magnesium ammonium nitrate | |
urea | |
calcium nitrate suspension | |
nitrogen fertiliser solution with urea formaldehyde | |
nitrogen fertiliser suspension with urea formaldehyde | |
urea-ammonium sulphate | |
nitrogen fertiliser solution | |
ammonium nitrate-urea solution |
P |
(number of fertiliser in Annex I) | |
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(3, 6, 7) | ||
(7) | ||
(2a, 2b, 2c) | ||
(4, 5, 6) | ||
(2a, 2b, 3) | ||
(2c) |
kainit | |
enriched kainit salt | |
potassium chloride containing magnesium salt | |
sulphate of potash | |
sulphate of potash containing magnesium salt |
chloride |
N | |
P |
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K |
binary fertilisers | |
ternary fertilisers |
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0,4 % in absolute terms for a content of more than 2 %, one fifth of the declared value for a content not exceeding 2 %.
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seamless steel tube, Tube length: 1000 mm at least,Nominal external diameter: 114 mm at least, Nominal wall thickness: 5 mm at least, Booster: the type and mass of the booster chosen should be such as to maximise the detonation pressure applied to the sample in order to determine its susceptibility to the transmission of detonation, Test temperature: 15-25 °C, Witness lead cylinders for detecting detonation: 50 mm diameter and 100 mm high placed at 150 mm intervals and supporting the tube horizontally. The test is to be carried out twice. The test is deemed conclusive if in both tests one or more of the supporting lead cylinders is crushed by less than 5 %.
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water baths thermostated at 25 (± 1) and 50 (± 1) °C respectively, Erlenmeyer flasks with an individual capacity of 150 ml.
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A water bath, thermostated in a temperature range of 20 to 51 °C with a minimum heating and cooling rate of 10 °C/h, or two water baths, one thermostated at a temperature of 20 °C, the other at 51 °C. The water in the bath(s) is continuously stirred; the volume of the bath should be large enough to guarantee ample circulation of the water. A stainless steel box, watertight all around and provided with a thermocouple in the centre. The outside width of the box is 45 (± 2) mm and the wall thickness is 1,5 mm (see Figure 1). The height and length of the box can be chosen to suit the dimensions of the water bath, e.g. length 600 mm, height 400 mm.
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5.1. Balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,01 gram. 5.2. Beakers, of capacity 500 ml. 5.3. Funnel, of plastic materials, preferably with a cylindrical wall at the upper end, diameter approximately 200 mm. 5.4. Test sieve, aperture 0,5 mm, fitting into the funnel (5.3). Note: The size of the funnel and sieve is such as to ensure that only a few granules lie one above another and the oil is able to drain easily.5.5. Filter paper, rapid filtering grade, creped, soft, mass 150 g/m 2 .5.6. Absorbent tissue (laboratory grade).
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m 1 is the mass, in grams, of the sieved test portion (6.2), m 2 is the mass, in grams, of the test portion according to section 6.4 or 6.5 respectively as the result of the last weighing.
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filter crucible with a plate of sintered glass and a capacity of 15 ml; plate diameter: 20 mm; total height: 50 mm; porosity 4 (pore diameter from 5 to 15 μm), 600-ml beaker.
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4.3.1. Absorption tube A about 200 mm long and 30 mm in diameter filled with soda lime (3.9) kept in place by fibreglass plugs. 4.3.2. 500-ml reaction flask B with side arm and a round bottom. 4.3.3. Vigreux fractionating column about 150 mm long (C'). 4.3.4. Double-surface condenser C, 200 mm long. 4.3.5. Dreschel bottle D acting as a trap for any excess of acid which may distil over. 4.3.6. Ice bath E to cool the Drechsel bottle. 4.3.7. Two absorption vessels F 1 and F2 , 32 to 35 mm in diameter, the gas distributor of which comprises a 10 mm disc of low-porosity sintered glass.4.3.8. Suction pump and suction regulating device G comprising a T-shaped glass piece inserted into the circuit, the free arm of which is connected to the fine capillary tube by a short rubber tube fitted with a screw clamp. Caution: The use of boiling chromic acid solution in an apparatus under reduced pressure is a hazardous operation and requires appropriate precautions.
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V 0 is the total volume, in ml, of the silver nitrate solution immediately lower than the volume which gives the maximum increment of Δ1 E, V 1 is the volume, in ml, of the last portion of the silver nitrate solution added (0,1 or 0,05 ml),b is the last positive value of Δ 2 E,B is the sum of the absolute values of the last positive values of Δ 2 E and the first negative value of Δ2 E (see example in Table 1).
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V 2 is the value, in ml, of the exact volume (Veq ) of the silver nitrate solution corresponding to the titration of 10 ml of the potassium chloride standard reference solution used, V 3 is the value, in ml, of the exact volume (Veq ) of the silver nitrate solution corresponding to the titration of 5 ml of the potassium chloride standard reference solution used.
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T is the concentration of silver nitrate solution used, in mol/l V 4 is the result, in ml, of the blank test (5.2),V 5 is the value, in ml, of Veq corresponding to the determination (5.4),m is the mass, in grams, of the test portion.
Δ |
Δ | ||
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176 | |||
211 | 35 | + 37 | |
283 | 72 | – 49 | |
306 | 23 | – 10 | |
319 | 13 | ||
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the values actually measures for the outside diameter of the steel tube and for the wall thickness, the Brinell hardness of the steel tube, the temperature of the tube and the sample shortly before firing, the packing density (kg/m 3 ) of the sample in the steel tube,the height of each lead cylinder after firing, specifying the corresponding cylinder number, method of initiation employed for the booster charge.
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5.2.2.1.1. Sampled portions of less than five packages: Minimum number of packages to be sampled : all packages.For packages whose contents do not exceed 1 kg, an incremental sample shall be the contents of one original package. 5.2.2.1.2. Sampled portions of five to 16 packages: Minimum number of packages to be sampled : four.For packages whose contents do not exceed 1 kg, an incremental sample shall be the contents of one original package. 5.2.2.1.3. Sampled portions of 17 to 400 packages: Minimum number of packages to be sampled :For packages whose contents do not exceed 1 kg, an incremental sample shall be the contents of one original package. Where the number obtained is a fraction, it should be rounded up to the next whole number. 5.2.2.1.4. Sampled portions exceeding 400 packages: Minimum number of packages to be sampled : 20.For packages whose contents do not exceed 1 kg, an incremental sample shall be the contents of one original package.
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5.3.1. Loose solid fertilisers or fluid fertilisers in containers exceeding 100 kg: 4 kg. 5.3.2. Packaged solid fertilisers or fluid fertilisers in containers (= packages) each not exceeding 100 kg -
5.3.2.1. Packages of more than 1 kg: 4 kg 5.3.2.2. Packages not exceeding 1 kg: mass of the contents of four original packages.
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5.3.3. Ammonium nitrate fertiliser sample for tests according to Annex III.2: 75 kg
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Dissolve 370 g of crystalline citric acid (C 6 H8 O7 .H2 O) in about 1,5 litres of water and make an approximately neutral solution by adding 345 ml of ammonium hydroxide solution (28 to 29 % of NH3 ). If the NH3 concentration is lower than 28 % add a correspondingly larger quantity of ammonium hydroxide solution and dilute the citric acid in correspondingly smaller quantities of water. Cool and make exactly neutral by keeping the electrodes of a pH meter immersed in the solution. Add the ammonia, at 28 to 29 % of NH 3 , drop by drop, stirring continuously (with a mechanical stirrer) until obtaining exactly a pH of 7,0 at a temperature of 20 °C. At this point make up the volume to two litres and test the pH again. Keep the reagent in a closed container and check the pH at regular intervals.
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4.1.1. In a one-litre graduated flask, dissolve 400 g of citric acid (C 6 H8 O7 .H2 O) in approximately 600 ml of ammonia (d20 = 0,925 g/ml i.e. 200 g of NH3 per litre). The citric acid is added successively in quantities of 50 to 80 g maintaining the temperature below 50 °C. Make up the volume to one litre with ammonia. 4.1.2. In a one-litre graduated flask, dissolve 432 g of dibasic ammonium citrate (C 6 H14 N2 O7 ) in 300 ml of water. Add 440 ml of ammonia (d20 = 0,925 g/ml). Make the volume up to one litre with water.Note Verification of the total ammonia content. Take a 10-ml sample of the citrate solution and place it in a 250-ml flask. Make up the volume with distilled water. Determine the ammoniacal nitrogen content on 25 ml of this solution according to Method 2.1. 1 ml of H 2 SO4 0,25 mol/l = 0,008516 g of NH3 In these conditions, the reagent is considered to be correct when the number of millilitres found upon titration lies between 17,7 and 18 ml. If this is not so add 4,25 ml of ammonia (d 20 = 0,925 g/l) per 0,1 ml below 18 ml indicated above.
% P |
% P in the fertiliser | Quinoline phospho-molybdate conversion factor (F), in % P |
Quinoline phospho-molybdate conversion factor (F'), in % P | |||||
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5-10 | 2.2-4.4 | 1 | 500 | — | — | 50 | ||
5 | 500 | — | — | 10 | ||||
10-25 | 4.4-11.0 | 1 | 500 | — | — | 25 | ||
5 | 500 | 50 | 500 | 50 | ||||
+ 25 | + 11 | 1 | 500 | — | — | 10 | ||
5 | 500 | 50 | 500 | 25 |
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If the level of sulphur (S) is less than 5 %: filter into a 600 millilitre beaker. Wash the residue on the filter several times with cold water. After washing, check for the absence of sulphate in the last drops of the filtrate using a barium chloride solution (4.4). The filtrate must be perfectly clear. Sulphate is determined on the whole of the filtrate in accordance with Method 8.9. If the level of sulphur (S) is at above 5 %: transfer quantitatively into a 250 millilitre volumetric flask, make up to volume with water and mix. Filter through a dry filter into a dry container; the filtrate must be completely clear. Stopper if the solution is not to be used immediately. Determine sulphates on an aliquot of this solution by precipitation in the form of barium sulphate (Method 8.9).
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(a) Where fertilisers contain no sulphur or where they contain, at the same time, no more than 3 % of the sulphur (S) i.e. 7,5 % SO 3 and no more than 4 % of calcium (Ca) i.e. 5,6 % CaO, weigh out five grams of fertiliser to within one milligram. (b) Where fertilisers contain more than 3 % of sulphur (S) and more than 4 % of calcium (Ca), weigh out one gram of fertiliser to within one milligram.
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(a) Where fertilisers contain a maximum of 3 % of sulphur (S) i.e. 7,5 % SO 3 , together with a maximum of 4 % of calcium (Ca) i.e. 5,6 % CaO, weigh out 5 grams of fertiliser to within one milligram. (b) Where fertilisers contain more than 3 % of sulphur (S) and more than 4 % of calcium (Ca), weigh out one gram of fertiliser to within one milligram.
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the storage of CS 2 , protective equipment for staff, occupational hygiene, prevention of fires and explosions, disposal of the reagent.
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type 4 (kieserite), type 5 (magnesium sulphate) and type 5.1 (magnesium sulphate solution), and with the exception of the following fertiliser listed in Annex I A 3 relating to potassic fertilisers: type 7 (kieserite with potassium sulphate) to which Method 8.8 applies.
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4.3.1. Dissolve 1,013 grams of magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 , 7H2 O) in the 0,5 mol/l hydrochloric acid solution (4.2) 4.3.2. Weigh out 1,658 grams of magnesium oxide (MgO), previously calcined to remove all traces of carbonation. Place in a beaker with 100 millilitres of water and 120 millilitres of 1 mol/l hydrochloric acid (4.1). When it has dissolved, decant quantitatively into a 1000 millilitre graduated flask. Make up the volume by adding and mixor 4.3.3. Commercial standard solution The laboratory is responsible for testing such solutions.
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X s = the concentration of the solution to be analysed recorded on the calibration curve, in μg/ml. X b = the concentration of the blank solution as recorded on the calibration curve, in μg/ml.D 1 = the dilution factor when the solution is diluted (7.1).-
It is equal to four if 25 millilitres are taken. It is equal to one when the solution is not diluted. D 2 = the dilution factor is 7.3.M = the mass of the test sample at the time of extraction. MgO (%) = Mg (%)/0,6
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fertilisers listed in Annex I: straight nitrogenous fertilisers, type 1b + 1c (calcium magnesium nitrate), type 7 (magnesium sulphonitrate), type 8 (nitrogenous fertilisers with magnesium) and straight potassic fertilisers, type 2 (enriched kainite), type 4 (potassium chloride containing magnesium), type 6 (potassium sulphate containing magnesium salt), fertilisers listed in the Annex I D relating to secondary nutrients.
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4.1.1. Dissolve 1,232 grams of magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 7H2 O) in the 0,5 mol/l hydrochloric acid solution (4.11) and make up to 100 millilitres with the same acidor 4.1.2. Weigh out 2,016 grams of magnesium oxide, previously calcined to remove all traces of carbonation. Place it in a beaker with 100 millilitres of water
Na |
Na (%) | Intermediate dilution | Final dilution | Degree of dilution | ||
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Sample (ml) (v |
Dilution to ml (v |
Sample (ml) (v |
Dilution to ml | |||
3-5 | 10 | 50 | 10 | 100 | 50 | |
5-10 | 10 | 100 | 10 | 100 | 100 | |
10-20 | 10 | 100 | 5 | 100 | 200 | |
20-38 | 15-28 | 5 | 100 | 5 | 100 | 400 |
Declared content of micro-nutrient in the fertiliser (%) | < |
≥ 5-10 | |
Mass of test sample (g) | 10 | 5 | 2 |
Mass of element in the sample (mg) | 1 | 100-200 | |
Volume of extract V (ml) | 250 | 500 | 500 |
Concentration of element in extract (mg/l) | 4 | 1-500 | 200-400 |
Declared content of micro-nutrient in the fertiliser (%) | < |
≥ 5-10 | |
Mass of test sample (g) | 10 | 5 | 2 |
Mass of element in the sample (mg) | 1 | 100-200 | |
Volume of extract V (ml) | 250 | 500 | 500 |
Concentration of element in extract (mg/l) | 4 | 1-500 | 200-400 |
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(a) with lanthanum oxide dissolved in hydrochloric acid (4.1). Place 11,73 g of lanthanum oxide (La 2 O3 ) in 150 ml of water in a one litre volumetric flask and add 120 ml of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid (4.1). Allow to dissolve and then make up to 1 litre with water and mix thoroughly. This solution is approximately 0,5 mol/l in hydrochloric acid (b) or with solutions of lanthanum chloride, sulphate or nitrate. Dissolve 26,7 g of lanthanum chloride heptahydrate (LaCl 3 7H2 O) or 31,2 g of lanthanum nitrate hexahydrate [La(NO3 )3 6H2 O] or 26,2 g of lanthanum sulphate nonahydrate [La2 (SO4 )3 9H2 O] in 150 ml of water, then add 85 ml of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid (4.1). Allow to dissolve and then make up to 1 litre with water. Mix thoroughly. This solution is approximately 0,5 mol/l in hydrochloric acid.
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E is the amount of the micro-nutrient determined, expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration of the test solution (6.2), in μg/ml;x b is the concentration of the blank solution (7.1), in μg/ml;V is the volume of the extract obtained by Method 9.1 or 9.2, in ml; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2, in grams.
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75 g of ammonium acetate (NH 4 OOCCH3 ); 10 g of disodium salt of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (Na 2 EDTA);40 ml of acetic acid (CH 3 COOH, d20 = 1,05 g/ml).
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10 ml of the buffer solution (4.1); 400 mg of azomethine-H (C 17 H12 NNaO8 S2 );2 g of absorbic acid (C 6 H8 O6 );Make up to volume and mix thoroughly. Do not prepare large quantities of this reagent as it is stable for only a few days.
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B is the quantity of boron expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration (μg/ml) in the test solution (6.2), with or without correction;x b is the concentration (μg/ml) in the blank (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
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Co is the quantity of cobalt expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution (6.2);x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
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Cu is the quantity of copper expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution (6.2);x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
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Fe is the quantity of iron expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution (6.2);x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
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Mn is the quantity of manganese expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution (6.2);x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
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10 ml of the copper solution (4.2) 20 ml of the ascorbic acid solution (4.3);
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10 ml of n-butyl acetate (4.4), using a precision pipette 20 ml of the thiocyanate solution (4.5).
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10 ml of the stannous chloride solution (4.6).
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Mo is the quantity of molybdenum expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; a is the volume in ml of the aliquot taken from the last dilute solution (6.2); x s is the Mo mass in μg in the test solution (6.2);x b is the Mo mass in μg in the blank solution (7.1) the volume of which corresponds to the volume (a) of the aliquot of the test solution (6.2);V is the volume in ml of extract solution obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution performed in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
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Zn is the quantity of zinc expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution (6.2);x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 9.1 or 9.2.
Declared content of micro-nutrient in the fertiliser (%) | > 10 < 25 | ≥ 25 |
Mass of test sample (g) | 2 | 1 |
Mass of element in the sample (mg) | > 200 < 500 | ≥ 250 |
Volume of extract V (ml) | 500 | 500 |
Concentration of element in extract (mg/l) | > 400 < |
≥ 500 |
Declared content of micro-nutrient in the fertiliser (%) | > 10 < 25 | ≥ 25 |
Mass of test sample (g) | 2 | 1 |
Mass of element in the sample (mg) | > 200 < 500 | ≥ 250 |
Volume of extract V (ml) | 500 | 500 |
Concentration of element in extract (mg/l) | > 400 < |
≥ 500 |
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(a) with lanthanum oxide dissolved in hydrochloric acid (4.1). Place 11,73 g of lanthanum oxide (La 2 O3 ) in 150 ml of water in a one litre volumetric flask and add 120 ml of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid (4.1). Allow to dissolve and then make up to 1 litre with water and mix thoroughly. This solution is approximately 0,5 mol/l in hydrochloric acid; or (b) with solutions of lanthanum chloride, sulphate or nitrate. Dissolve 26,7 g of lanthanum chloride heptahydrate (LaCl 3 7H2 O) or 31,2 g of lanthanum nitrate hexahydrate [La(NO3 )3 6H2 O] or 26,2 g of lanthanum sulphate nonahydrate [La2 (SO4 )3 9H2 O] in 150 ml of water, then add 85 ml of 6 mol/l hydrochloric acid (4.1). Allow to dissolve and then make up to 1 litre with water. Mix thoroughly. This solution is approximately 0,5 mol/l in hydrochloric acid.
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E is the amount of the micro-nutrient determined, expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration of the test solution (6.2), in μg/ml;x b is the concentration of the blank solution (7.1), in μg/ml;V is the volume of the extract obtained by Method 10.1 or 10.2, in ml; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2, in grams.
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B (%) is the percentage of boron in the fertiliser; X 1 is the volume, in ml, of the 0,025 mol/l sodium hydroxide solution (4.4); needed for the test solution;X 0 is the volume, in ml, of the 0,025 mol/l sodium hydroxide solution (4.4); needed for the blank solution;F is the boron (B) value, in mg/ml, of the 0,025 mol/l sodium hydroxide solution mol/l (4.4); V is the volume, in ml, of the extract solution obtained in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2; a is the volume, in ml, of the aliquot (7.1) taken from the extract solution (6.1); M is the mass, in grams, of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2.
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X is the mass in mg of the precipitate; V is the volume in ml of the extract solution obtained in accordance with Method 10.1 or Method 10.2; a is the volume in ml of the aliquot taken from the last dilution; D is the dilution factor of this aliquot; M is the mass in g of the test sample.
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X is the volume in ml of the sodium thiosulphate solution used; V is the volume in ml of the extract solution in accordance with Methods 10.1 and 10.2; a is the volume in ml of the aliquot portion; M is the mass in g of the test sample treated in accordance with Methods 10.1 and 10.2.
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Fe is the quantity of iron expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution (6.2);x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution (7.1);V is the volume in ml of extract obtained in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2; D is the factor of dilution carried out in 6.2; M is the mass in grams of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2.
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Place an aliquot of the extract containing 10 to 20 mg of manganese in a tall form 400 ml beaker. Add 5 ml of 9 mol/l sulphuric acid (4.2). Under a fume hood, bring to boiling on a hotplate and allow to boil until copious white fumes are released. Continue until the volume is reduced to about 2 ml (thin film of syrupy liquid at the bottom of the beaker). Allow to cool to ambient temperature. Carefully add 25 ml of water and once again test for the presence of chlorides with one drop of the silver nitrate solution (4.10). If chlorides still remain, repeat the operation after adding 5 ml of 9 mol/l sulphuric acid (4.2).
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x b is the volume in ml of the permanganate used for the blank; x s is the volume in ml of the permanganate used for the test sample;V is the volume in ml of the extract solution in accordance with Methods 10.1 and 10.2; a is the volume in ml of the aliquot portion taken from the extract; M is the mass in g of the test sample.
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X is the mass in mg of the molybdenyl oxinate precipitate; V is the volume in ml of the extract solution in accordance with Methods 10.1 or 10.2; a is the volume in ml of the aliquot taken from the last dilution; D is the dilution factor of the aliquot; M is the mass in g of the test sample.
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Zn is the quantity of zinc expressed as a percentage of the fertiliser; x s is the concentration in μg/ml of the test solution;x b is the concentration in μg/ml of the blank solution;V is the volume in ml of the extract solution obtained in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2; D is the factor corresponding to the dilution performed in (6.2); M is the mass in g of the test sample taken in accordance with Method 10.1 or 10.2.
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Laboratories accredited in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, for at least one of the methods of Annexes III or IV. Until 18 November 2014 , laboratories not yet accredited provided that the laboratory:-
demonstrates that it has initiated and is pursuing the necessary accreditation procedures in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025 in one or more of the methods of Annexes III or IV, and provides the competent authority with evidence that the laboratory is participating in inter-laboratory tests with good results.
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