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►B COUNCILDIRECTIVE
of18December 1975
ontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMember Statesrelating tofertilizers
(76/116/EEC)
(OJ L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 21)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Council Directive 88/183/EEC of 22 March1988 L 83 33 29.3.1988
►M2Council Directive 89/284/EEC of 13 April 1989 L 111 34 22.4.1989
►M3Council Directive 89/530/EEC of 18 September 1989 L 281 116 30.9.1989
►M4Commission Directive 93/69/EEC of 23 July 1993 L 185 30 28.7.1993
►M5Commission Directive 96/28/EC of 10 May 1996 L 140 30 13.6.1996
►M6Directive 97/63/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24
November 1997L 335 15 6.12.1997
►M7Commission Directive 98/3/EC of 15 January 1998 L 18 25 23.1.1998
Amended by:
►A1Act of Accession of Greece L 291 17 19.11.1979
►A2Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal L 302 23 15.11.1985
►A3Act of Accession of Austria, Sweden and Finland C241 21 29.8.1994
(adapted by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC) L 1 1 1.1.1995
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COUNCILDIRECTIVE
of18December 1975
on the approximationof the lawsofthe Member States relating to
fertilizers
(76/116/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic
Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(
1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee(2),
Whereas in each Member State fertilizers must display certain technical
characteristics laid down by mandatory provisions; whereas theseprovisions, concerning more particularly the composition and definitionof fertilizer types, the designations of these types, their identification
and their packaging, differ from one Member State to another; whereas
by their disparity they hinder trade within the European EconomicCommunity;
Whereas these obstacles to the establishment and functioning of the
common market can be reduced or even removed if the same provi-sions are adopted by all the Member States, either in addition to or inplace of their present laws;
Whereas it is necessary to this end to determine at Community level
the designation, definition and composition of the principal straight
and compound fertilizers in the Community; whereas it should likewise
be provided that fertilizers satisfying the criteria laid down by thisDirective be marked ‘EEC fertilizer’;
Whereas Community rules on the identification and labelling of these
fertilizers, and on the closure of the containers, should also be laiddown;
Whereas the production of fertilizers is subject to varying degress of
fluctuation due to manufacturing techniques or basic materials;whereas, sampling and analytical procedures may also contain varia-tions; whereas, on these accounts, it is necessary to authorize
tolerances on the declared nutrient contents; whereas it is advisable, in
the interest of the agricultural user, to keep these tolerances withinnarrow limits;
Whereas this Directive concerns only straight and compound fertilizers;
whereas subsequent Directives will lay down provisions relating, inter
alia,to liquid fertilizers, secondary elements and trace elements;
Whereas the determination of the sampling techniques and the methods
of analysis, as well as any changes or additions to be made thereto inconsideration of technical progress, are implementing measures of a
technical nature, and whereas it is appropriate to assign their adoption
to the Commission in order to simplify and speed up the procedure;
Whereas technical progress necessitates the rapid adaptation of the
technical requirements defined in the various Directives relating tofertilizers; whereas, in order to facilitate the implementation of themeasures required for this purpose, it is advisable to provide for aprocedure establishing close cooperation between the Member States
and the Commission within the Committee on the adjustment to tech-
nical progress of Directives which concern the abolition of technicalbarriers to trade in fertilizers,1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 2
(1) OJ No C 49, 28. 6. 1973, p. 42.
(2) OJ No C 123, 27. 11. 1972, p. 34.
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
This Directive shall apply to products which are marketed as fertilizers
and designated ‘ ►M6EC fertilizer ◄’.
Article 2
Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that the
designation ‘ ►M6EC fertilizer ◄’ is used only for fertilizers
belonging to one of the fertilizer types listed in Annex I and complyingwith the conditions laid down by this Directive and by Annexes I to III
thereof.
Article 3
Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that the
fertilizers referred to in Article 1 are provided withidentification mark-ings. These identification markings are listed under paragraph 1 ofAnnex II and the terms and conditions governing the application ofthese markings are set out under paragraph 2 of the same Annex.
If the fertilizers are packed, these markings must appear on the
packages or labels. For containers witha quantity of fertilizerexceeding 100 kg, these markings need appear only on the accompa-nying documents. If the fertilizers are in bulk, these markings must
appear on the accompanying documents.
In order to satisfy the requirements of Annex II, paragraph 1(b) and (c),
Member States may prescribe that for fertilizers marketed in their terri-tories, indication of the phosphorus, potassium and magnesium contentsshall be expressed:
— solely in the oxide form (P
2O5,K2O, MgO),
— or solely in the elemental form (P, K, Mg),— or in bothth ese forms simultaneously.
Where Member States exercise the option to prescribe that the phos-
phorus, potassium and magnesium contents be expressed in the formof elements, all references in the Annexes to the oxide form shall beexpressed in elemental form and the numerical values converted usingthe following factors:
phosphorus pentoxide (P
2O5) × 0·436
= phosphorus (P);
potassium oxide (K2O) × 0·83
= potassium (K);magnesium oxide (MgO) × 0·6= magnesium(Mg).
Member States who have exercised the said option shall make the
necessary adaptations to the provisions contained in the Annexes tothis Directive.
Article 4
1. Without prejudice to other Community rules, the only markings
permitted on the packages, labels and accompanying documentsreferred to in Article 3 shall be the following indications relating tofertilizers:
(a) the compulsory identification markings specified in paragraph 1 of
Annex II;
(b) the optional data listed in Annex I;
(c) the manufacturer's own mark, the trade mark of the product and the
trade description of the product;1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 3
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(d) the specific directions for the use, storage and handling of the ferti-
lizer.
The indications referred to in (c) and (d) may not conflict with those
referred to in (a) and (b) and must be clearly separated from them.
2. All the markings referred to in paragraph 1 must be clearly sepa-
rated from any other information on the packages, labels and
accompanying documents.
3. Fluid fertilizers may be marketed only if suitable directions are
provided. These directions shall cover, in particular, storage tempera-ture and prevention of accidents during storage.
Article 5
Member States may require that in their territory the label, the mark-
ings on the package and the accompanying documents should appearin at least their national language or languages.
Article 6
In the case of packaged fertilizers, the package must be closed in such
a way or by such a device that, when it is opened, the fastening,fastening seal or the package itself is irreparably damaged.
Valve sacks may be used.
Article 7
Without prejudice to the provisions of other Community Directives,
Member States may not on grounds of composition, identification,labelling or packaging, prohibit, restrict or hinder the marketing offertilizers marked ‘ ►
M6EC fertilizer ◄’ which comply with the
provisions of this Directive and the Annexes thereto.
Article 8
1. Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure
that fertilizers marketed with the marking ‘ ►M6EC fertilizer ◄’
are subjected to official control measures for the purpose of verifyingthat they comply with this Directive and with Annexes I and II thereto.
2. Compliance withth is Directive and withAnnexes I and II in
respect of conformity to types of fertilizer and compliance withth e
declared nutrient content and the declared content expressed as forms
and/or solubilities of suchnutrients may be verified at official inspec-tions only by means of sampling and analysis methods established inaccordance with this Directive and taking into account the tolerancesspecified in Annex III.
3. Member States may take all the necessary measures to ensure that
systematic advantage is not taken of the tolerances defined in Annex
III.
Article 9
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progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down
in Article 11.
Where such amendments are made, a fertilizer shall be included only
if:
(a) it does not adversely affect human or animal health or the environ-
ment;
(b) it provides nutrients in an effective manner according to the needs
of a particular crop or according to growing conditions of particularcrops.◄1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 4
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2. Sampling and analysis methods shall likewise be determined in
accordance withth e said procedure.
Article 10
1. A committee (hereinafter called ‘the committee’), is hereby set up
to adjust to technical progress those Directives which concern the
abolition of technical barriers to trade in fertilizers. It shall consist of
representatives of the Member States with a representative of theCommission as chairman.
2. The committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Article 11
1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed,
the matter shall be referred to the committee by the chairman, either onhis own initiative or at the request of a representative of a MemberState.
2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the
committee a draft of the measures to be adopted. The committee shall
deliver its opinion on the draft within a period of two months. Opinionsshall be adopted by a majority of ►
A2fifty-four ◄votes, the votes
of the Member States being weighted as provided in Article 148 (2) ofthe Treaty. The chairman shall not vote.
3. (a) Where the proposed measures are in accordance with the
opinion of the committee, the Commission shall adopt them.
(b) Where the proposed measures are not in accordance with the
opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, theCommission shall without delay propose to the Council themeasures to be adopted. The Council shall act by a qualified
majority.
(c) If, within three months of the proposal being submitted to it, the
Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adoptedby the Commission.
Article 12
1. Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to
comply with this Directive within 24 months of its notification and
shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the provi-
sions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by thisDirective.
Article 13
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 5
ANNEXI
A.STRAIGHTFERTILIZERS
I. NITROGENOUS FERTILIZERS
No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
1 (a)Calciumnitrate
(nitrate of lime)Chemically obtained product
containing calcium nitrate as its
essential ingredient and possibly
ammonium nitrate15 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen
or as nitric and ammoniacal
nitrogen. Maximum content of
ammoniacal nitrogen: 1·5 % NTotal nitrogen
Additional optional particulars:
Nitric nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogen
1 (b)Calciummagnesium
nitrate
(nitrate of lime and
magnesium)Chemically obtained product
containing calcium nitrate and
magnesium nitrate as essential ingre-
dients13 % N
Nitrogen expressed as nitric
nitrogen. Minimum content of
magnesium in the form of water-
soluble salts expressed as magne-
sium oxide: 5 % MgONitric nitrogen
Water-soluble magnesium oxide
1 (c)Magnesiumnitrate Chemically obtained product
containing as its essential ingredient
hexahydrated magnesium nitrate10 % N
Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogen
14 % MgO
Magnesium expressed as water-
soluble magnesium oxideWhen marketed in the form of crys-
tals as note ‘in crystallized form’
may be addedNitric nitrogen
Water-soluble magnesium oxide
2 (a)Sodiumnitrate
(nitrate of soda)Chemically obtained product
containing sodium nitrate as its
essential ingredient15 % N
Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogenNitric nitrogen
2 (b)Chilenitrate Product prepared from caliche,
containing sodium nitrate as its
essential ingredient15 % N
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
3 (a)Calciumcyanamide Chemically obtained product
containing calcium cyanamide as its
essential ingredient, calcium oxide
and possibly small quantities of
ammonium salts and urea18 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen,
at least 75 % of the nitrogen
declared being bound in the form of
cyanamideTotal nitrogen
3 (b)Nitrogenouscalcium
cyanamideChemically obtained product
containing calcium cyanamide as its
essential ingredient, and calcium
oxide and possibly small quantities
of ammonium salts and urea, plus
added nitrate18 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen,
at least 75 % of the non-nitric
nitrogen declared being bound in
the form of cyanamide. Nitric
nitrogen content:
minimum: 1 % N
maximum: 3 % NTotal nitrogen
Nitric nitrogen
4Sulphateofammonia Chemically obtained product
containing ammonium sulphate as
its essential ingredient20 % N
Nitrogen expressed as ammoniacal
nitrogenAmmoniacal nitrogen
5Ammoniumnitrateor
calciumammonium
nitrateChemically obtained product
containing ammonium nitrate as its
essential ingredient, which may
contain fillers suchas ground lime-
stone, calcium sulphate, ground
dolomite, magnesium sulphate,
kieserite20 % N
Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogen
and ammoniacal nitrogen, eachof
these two forms of nitrogen
accounting for about half the
nitrogen presentThe designation ‘calcium ammo-
nium nitrate’ is exclusively reserved
for a fertilizer containing only
calcium carbonate (limestone) and/
or magnesium carbonate and
calcium carbonate (dolomite) in
addition to ammonium nitrate. The
minimum content of these carbo-
nates must be 20 % and their purity
level at least 90 %Total nitrogen
Nitric nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogen
6Ammoniumsulphate-
nitrateChemically obtained product
containing as essential ingredients
ammonium nitrate and ammonium
sulphate25 % N
Nitrogen expressed as ammoniacal
and nitric nitrogen. Minimum nitric
nitrogen content: 5 %Total nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogen
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
7Magnesium
sulphonitrateChemically obtained product
containing ammonium nitrate,
ammonium sulphate and magnesium
sulphate as essential ingredients19 % N
Nitrogen expressed as ammoniacal
and nitric nitrogen. Minimum nitric
nitrogen content: 6 % N
5 % MgO
Magnesium in the form of water-
soluble salts expressed as magne-
sium oxideTotal nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogen
Nitric nitrogen
Water-soluble magnesium oxide
8Magnesiumammonium
nitrateChemically obtained product
containing ammonium nitrates and
magnesium compound salts (dolo-
mite magnesium carbonate and/or
magnesium sulphate) as essential
ingredients19 % N
Nitrogen expressed as ammoniacal
nitrogen and nitric nitrogen.
Minimum nitric nitrogen content
6%N
5 % MgO
Magnesium expressed as total
magnesium oxideTotal nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogenNitric nitrogenTotal magnesium oxide and possibly,
water-soluble magnesium oxide
9Urea Chemically obtained product
containing carbonyl diamide (carba-
mide) as its essential ingredient44 % N
Total ureic nitrogen (including
biuret). Maximum biuret content:
1·2 %Total nitrogen, expressed as ureic
nitrogen
10Crotonylidenediurea Product obtained by reaction of urea
withcrotonaldeh yde
Monomeric compound28 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen
At least 25 % N from the crotonyli-
dene diurea.
Maximum ureic nitrogen content:
3%Total nitrogen
Ureic nitrogen where this is at least
1 % by weight
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
11Isobutylidenediurea Product obtained by reaction of urea
withisobutyraldeh yde
Monomeric compound28 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen
At least 25 % N from isobutylidene
diurea
Maximum ureic nitrogen content:
3%Total nitrogen
Ureic nitrogen where this is at least
1 % by weight
Nitrogen from isobutylidene diurea
12Ureaformaldehyde Product obtained by reaction of urea
withformaldeh yde and containing as
its essential ingredients molecules of
urea formaldehyde
Polymeric compound36 % total nitrogen
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen
At least ⅗of the declared total
nitrogen content must be soluble in
hot water
At least 31 % N from urea formalde-
hyde
Maximum ureic nitrogen content:
5%Total nitrogen
Ureic nitrogen where this is at least
1 % by weight
Nitrogen from formaldehyde urea that
is soluble in cold water
Nitrogen from formaldehyde urea that
is only soluble in hot water
13Nitrogenousfertilizer
containing
crotonylidenediureaProduct obtained chemically
containing crotonylidene diurea and
a straight nitrogen fertilizer
[List A-1 in Directive 76/116/EEC,
excluding products 3 (a), 3 (b) and
5]18 % N expressed as total nitrogen
At least 3 % nitrogen in ammoniacal
and/or nitric and/or ureic form
At least ⅓of the declared total
nitrogen content must be derived
from crotonylidene diurea
Maximum biuret content:
(ureic N + crotonylidene diurea
N) × 0,026Total nitrogen
For eachform amounting to at least
1% :
nitric nitrogen
ammoniacal nitrogen
ureic nitrogenNitrogen from crotonylidene diurea▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 9
No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
14Nitrogeneousfertilizer
containing
isobutylidenediureaProduct obtained chemically
containing isobutylidene diurea and
a straight nitrogenous fertilizer
[List A-1 in Directive 76/116/EEC,
excluding products 3 (a), 3 (b) and
5]18 % N expressed as total nitrogen
At least 3 % nitrogen in ammoniacal
and/or nitric and/or ureic form.
At least ⅓of the declared total
nitrogen content must derive from
isobutylidene diurea
Maximum biuret content:
(Ureic N + isobutylidene diurea
N) × 0,026Total nitrogen
For eachform amounting to at least
1% :
nitric nitrogen
ammoniacal nitrogenureic nitrogenNitrogen from isobutylidene diurea
15Nitrogenousfertilizer
containingurea
formaldehydeProduct obtained chemically
containing urea formaldehyde and a
straight nitrogenous fertilizer
[List A-1 in Directive 76/116/EEC,
excluding products 3 (a), 3 (b) and
5]18 % N expressed as total nitrogen
At least 3 % nitrogen in ammoniacal
and/or nitric and/or ureic form
At least ⅓of the declared total
nitrogen content must derive from
urea formaldehyde
The nitrogen from the urea formal-
dehyde must contain at least ⅗
nitrogen that is soluble in hot water
Maximum biuret content:
(Ureic N + urea
formaldehyde) × 0,026Total nitrogen
For eachform amounting to at least
1% :
nitric nitrogen
ammoniacal nitrogen
ureic nitrogen
Nitrogen from urea formaldehydeNitrogen from urea formaldehyde that
is soluble in cold water
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that
is only soluble in hot water
16Ammoniumsulphate
withnitrification
inhibitor
(dicyandiamide)Chemically obtained product
containing ammonium sulphate and
dicyandiamide20 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen
Minimum ammoniacal nitrogen
content: 18 %
Minimum content of nitrogen from
dicyandiamide: 1,5 %Total nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogenNitrogen from dicyandiamide
Technical information (
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
17Ammonium
sulphonitratewith
nitrificationinhibitor
(dicyandiamide)Chemically obtained product
containing ammonium sulphonitrate
and dicyandiamide24 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen
Minimum nitric nitrogen content:
3%
Minimum content of nitrogen from
dicyandiamide: 1,5 %Total nitrogen
Nitric nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogen
Nitrogen from dicyandiamideTechnical information (
1)
18Urea-ammonium
sulphateProduct obtained chemically from
urea and ammonium sulphate30 % N
Nitrogen expressed as ammoniacal
and ureic nitrogen
Minimum ammoniacal nitrogen
content: 4 %
Minimum sulphur content expressed
as sulphur trioxide: 12 %
Maximum biuret content: 0,9 %Total nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogenUreic nitrogen
Water-soluble sulphur trioxide
(1) Technical information as complete as possible must be provided with each package or bulk consignment by the person responsible for marketing. This i nformation must in particular enable the user to determine the rates and
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II. PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZERS
Where a particle size criterion is prescribed for the basic constituent materials of fertilizers sold in granular form (fertilizers 1, 3,
4, 5, 6 and 7), it will be established by an appropriate analytical method.
No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
1Basicslag
— Thomas phosphates
— Thomas slagProduct obtained in iron-smelting by
treatment of the phosphorus melts
and containing calcium silicopho-
sphates as its essential ingredients12 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as phosphorus
pentoxide soluble in mineral acids,
at least 75 % of the declared content
of phosphorus pentoxide being
soluble in 2 % citric acid; or
10 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as phosphorus
pentoxide soluble in 2 % citric acid
Particle size:at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm, at
least 96 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·630 mmTotal phosphorus pentoxide (soluble in
mineral acids) 75 % of which (to be
indicated as % by weight) is soluble
in 2 % citric acid (for marketing in
France and Italy)
Total phosphorus pentoxide (soluble in
mineral acids) and phosphorus pent-
oxide soluble in 2 % citric acid (for
marketing in the United Kingdom)
Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2 %
citric acid (for marketing in Germany,
Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Luxem-
bourg, the Netherlands ►
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Austria, Finland and Sweden ◄)
2 (a)Normalsuperphosphate Product obtained by reaction of
ground mineral phosphate with
sulphuric acid and containing mono-
calcium phosphate as an essential
ingredient as well as calcium
sulphate16 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in neutral ammonium citrate,
at least 93 % of the declared content
of P2O5being water-soluble
Test sample: 1 gPhosphorus pentoxide soluble in
neutral ammonium citrate
Water-soluble phosphorus pentoxide
2 (b)Concentrated
superphosphateProduct obtained by reaction of
ground mineral phosphate with
sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid
and containing monocalcium phos-
phate as an essential ingredient as
well as calcium sulphate25 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in neutral ammonium citrate,
at least 93 % of the declared content
of P2O5being water-soluble
Test sample: 1 gPhosphorus pentoxide soluble in
neutral ammonium citrate
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
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2 (c)Triplesuperphosphate Product obtained by reaction of
ground mineral phosphate with
phosphoric acid and containing
monocalcium phosphate as its essen-
tial ingredient38 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in neutral ammonium citrate,
at least 93 % of the declared content
of P2O5being water-soluble
Test sample: 3 gPhosphorus pentoxide soluble in
neutral ammonium citrate
Water-soluble phosphorus pentoxide
3Partially solubilized
rockphosphateProduct obtained by partial solubili-
zation of ground rock phosphate
with sulphuric acid or phosphoric
acid and containing as essential
ingredients monocalcium phosphate,
tricalcium phosphate and calcium
sulphate20 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in mineral acids, at least
40 % of the declared content of
P2O5being water-soluble
Particle size:— at least 90 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·160 mm
— at least 98 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·630 mmTotal phosphorus pentoxide (soluble in
mineral acids)
Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water
4Dicalciumphosphate Product obtained by precipitation of
solubilized phosphoric acid from
mineral phosphates or bones, and
containing dicalcium phosphate
dihydrate as its essential ingredient38 % P
2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in alkaline ammonium
citrate (Petermann)
Particle size:— at least 90 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·160 mm
— at least 98 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·630 mmPhosphorus pentoxide soluble in alka-
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
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5Calcinedphosphate Product obtained by heat treatment
of ground rock phosphate with alka-
line compounds and silicic acid, and
containing alkaline calcium phos-
phate and calcium silicate as essen-
tial ingredients25 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in alkaline ammonium
citrate (Petermann)
Particle size:— at least 75 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·160 mm
— at least 96 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·630 mmPhosphorus pentoxide soluble in alka-
line ammonium citrate
6Aluminium-calcium
phosphateProduct obtained in amorphous form
by heat treatment and grinding,
containing aluminium and calcium
phosphates as essential ingredients30 % P
2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in mineral acids, at least
75 % of the declared content of
P2O5being soluble in alkaline
ammonium citrate (Joulie)
Particle size:— at least 90 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·160 mm
— at least 98 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·630 mmTotal phosphorus pentoxide (soluble in
mineral acids)
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No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
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7Softgroundrock
phosphateProduct obtained by grinding soft
mineral phosphates and containing
tricalcium phosphate and calcium
carbonate as essential ingredients25 % P2O5Phosphorus expressed as P2O5soluble in mineral acids, at least
55 % of the declared content of
P2O5being soluble in 2 % formic
acid
Particle size:— at least 90 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·063 mm
— at least 99 % able to pass
through a sieve with a mesh of
0·125 mmTotal phosphorus pentoxide (soluble in
mineral acids)
Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2 %
formic acid
Percentage by weight of material able
to pass through a sieve with a mesh of
0·063 mm▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 15
III. POTASSIC FERTILIZERS
No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
1Kainit Product obtained from crude potas-
sium salts10 % K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2O
5 % MgO
Magnesium in the form of water-
soluble salts, expressed as magne-
sium oxideUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble potassium oxide
Water-soluble magnesium oxide
2Enrichedkainitsalt Product obtained from crude potas-
sium salts enriched by blending
withpotassium ch loride18 % K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2OUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble potassium oxide
Optional mention of the water-soluble
magnesium oxide content where
higher than 5 % MgO
3Muriateofpotash Product obtained from crude potas-
sium salts and containing potassium
chloride as its essential ingredient37 % K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2OUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble potassium oxide
4Potassiumchloride
containingmagnesium
saltProduct obtained from crude potas-
sium salts withadded magnesium
salts and containing potassium
chloride and magnesium salts as
essential ingredients37 % K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2O
5 % MgO
Magnesium in the form of water-
soluble salts, expressed as magne-
sium oxideWater-soluble potassium oxide
Water-soluble magnesium oxide
5Sulphateofpotash Product obtained chemically from
potassium salts and containing
potassium sulphate as its essential
ingredient47 % K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2O. Maximum chlorine
content: 3 % ClWater-soluble potassium oxide
Optional mention of the chlorine
content where lower than 3 % Cl▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 16
No Type designationData on method of production and essential
ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight);
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
6Sulphateofpotash
containingmagnesium
saltProduct obtained chemically from
potassium salts, possibly withaddi-
tion of magnesium salts, and
containing potassium sulphate and
magnesium sulphate as essential
ingredients22 % K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2O
8 % MgO
Magnesium in the form of water-
soluble salts, expressed as magne-
sium oxide. Maximum chlorine
content: 3 % ClUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble potassium oxide
Water-soluble magnesium oxide
Optional mention of the chlorine
content where lower than 3 % Cl
7Kieserite with
potassiumsulphateProduct obtained from Kieserite with
potassium sulphate added8 % MgO
Magnesium expressed as water-
soluble MgO
6%K2O
Potassium expressed as water-
soluble K2O
Total MgO + K2O: 20 %
Maximum chlorine content: 3 % ClUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble magnesium oxide
Water-soluble potassium oxide
Optional mention of the chlorine
content where lower than 3 % Cl▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 17▼M2
B.LISTOFCOMPOUNDFERTILIZERTYPES
1. NPK FERTILIZERS
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
NPK
FertilizerProduct
obtained
chemically or
by blending,
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animal
or vegetable
origin20 %
(N +
P2O5+
K2O)3%N
5%P2O5
5%K2O(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) Nitric
nitrogen
(3) Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
(4) Ureic
nitrogen
(5) Cyana-
mide
nitrogen(1) Water-soluble P2O5
(2) P2O5soluble in
neutral ammonium
citrate
(3) P2O5soluble in
neutral ammonium
citrate and in water
(4) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids only
(5) P2O5soluble in alka-
line ammonium
citrate (Petermann)
(6a) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids, of
which at least 75 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble in2 % citric acid
(6b) P
2O5soluble in 2 %
citric acid
(7) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids, of
which at least 75 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble inalkaline ammonium
citrate (Joulie)
(8) P
2O5soluble in
mineral acids, of
which at least 55 %Water-
soluble
K2O(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) If any of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(2) to (5)
amounts
to at least
1%b y
weight, it
must be
declared1. An NPK fertilizer free from Thomas
slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-
calcium phosphate, partially solubilized
rock phosphate and soft ground rock
phosphate must be declared in accor-
dance withsolubilities (1), (2) or (3):
— when the water-soluble P2O5does
not amount to 2 %, solubility (2)
only shall be declared;
— when the water-soluble P2O5is at
least 2 %, solubility (3) shall be
declared, and the water-soluble
P2O5content must be indicated
(solubility (1)).
The P2O5content soluble in mineral
acids only must not exceed 2 %.
For this type 1, the test sample for
determining solubilities (2) and (3)
shall be 1 g.
2(a). An NPK fertilizer containing soft
ground rock phosphate or partially
solubilized rock phosphate must be
free from Thomas slag, calcined phos-
phate and aluminium-calcium phos-
phate. It shall be declared in
accordance withsolubilities (1), (3)
and (4).
This type of fertilizer must contain:
— at least 2 % P2O5soluble in mineral
acids only (solubility (4));(1) Water-
soluble
potassium
oxide
(2) The indica-
tion ‘low in
chlorine’ is
linked to a
maximum
content of
2%C l
(3) Chlorine
content may
be declared▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 18
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
of the declared P2O5content is soluble in
2 % formic acid— at least 5 % P2O5soluble in water
and neutral ammonium citrate
(solubility (3));
— at least 2·5 % water-soluble P2O5(solubility (1)).
This type of fertilizer must be marketed
under the designation ‘NPK fertilizer
containing soft ground rock phosphate’
or ‘NPK fertilizer containing partially
solubilized rock phosphate’. For this
type 2 (a), the test sample for deter-
mining solubility (3) shall be 3 g.
Particle size of the basic phosphatic ingredients:
Thomas slag: at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Aluminium-calcium
phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Calcined phosphate: at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Soft ground rock
phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·063 mm
Partially solubilized
rock phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm2. (b) An NPK fertilizer containing alumi-
nium-calcium phosphate must be free
from Thomas slag, calcined phosphate,
soft ground rock phosphate and
partially solubilized rock phosphate.
It shall be declared in accordance with
solubilities (1) and (7), the latter
applying after deduction of the solubi-
lity in water.
This type of fertilizer must contain:
— at least 2 % of water-soluble P2O5(solubility (1));
— at least 5 % of P2O5according to
solubility (7).
This type of fertilizer must be
marketed under the designation ‘NPK
fertilizer containing aluminium-
calcium phosphate’.
3. In the case of NPK fertilizers
containing only one of the following
types of phosphatic fertilizer: Thomas▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 19
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-
calcium phosphate, soft ground rock
phosphate, the type designation must
be followed by an indication of the
phosphate ingredient.
The declaration of the solubility of the
P2O5must be given in accordance with
the following solubilities:
— for fertilizers based on Thomas
slag: solubility (6a) (France, Italy),
(6b) (Germany, Belgium,
Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, United Kingdom
►A3, Austria, Finland,
Sweden◄);
— for fertilizers based on calcined
phosphate: solubility (5);
— for fertilizers based on aluminium-
calcium phosphate: solubility (7);
— for fertilizers based on soft ground
rock phosphate: solubility (8).
NPK
fertilizer
containing
crotonyli-
dene
diurea or
isobutyli-dene
diurea or
urea
formalide-
hyde (as
appro-Product
obtained
chemically
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animalor vegetable
origin and
containing
crotonylidene
diurea or
isobutylidene20 %
(N +
P
2O5+
K2O)5%N
At least
¼o ft he
declared
content
of total
nitrogen
must
derive
from
nitrogen
form (5)
or (6) or(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) Nitric
nitrogen
(3) Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
(4) Ureic
nitrogen
(5) Nitrogen
from(1) Water-soluble P2O5
(2) P2O5soluble in neutral
ammonium citrate
(3) P2O5soluble in neutral
ammonium citrate and
in waterWater-
soluble
K2O(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) If any of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(2) to (4)
amounts
to at least
1%b y
weight, it
must be
declaredAn NPK fertilizer free from Thomas slag,
calcined phosphate, alulminium-calcium
phosphate, partially solubilized natural phos-
phate and natural phosphate must be declared
in accordance withsolubilities (1), (2) or (3):
— when the water-soluble P2O5does not
amount to 2 %, solubility (2) only shall
be declared,
— when the water-soluble P2O5is at least
2 %, solubility (3) shall be declared, and
the water-soluble P2O5content must be
indicated [solubility (1)].(1) Water-
soluble
potassium
oxide
(2) The indica-
tion ‘low in
chlorine’ is
linked to a
maximum
content of
2%C I
(3) Chlorine▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 20
▼M4
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
priate) diurea or urea
formaldehyde(7).
At least
⅗of the
declared
nitrogen
content
(7) must
be
soluble
in hot
water
5%
P2O5
5%K
2Ocrotonyli-
dene
diurea
(6) Nitrogen
from
isobutyli-
dene
diurea
(7) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde
(8) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde that
is only
soluble in
hot water
(9) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde that
is soluble
in coldwater(3) One of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(5) to (7)
(as appro-
priate)
Nitrogen
form (7)
must be
declared
in the
form of
nitrogen
(8) and
(9)The P
2O5content soluble in mineral acids
only must not exceed 2 %.
The test sample for determining solubilities
(2) and (3) shall be 1 g.content may
be declared.▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 21
2. NP FERTILIZERS
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
NP ferti-
lizerProduct
obtained
chemically or
by blending
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animal
or vegetable
origin18 %
(N +
P2O53%N
5%P2O5(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) Nitric
nitrogen
(3) Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
(4) Ureic
nitrogen
(5) Cyana-
mide
nitrogen(1) Water-soluble P2O5
(2) P2O5soluble in
neutral ammonium
citrate
(3) P2O5soluble in
neutral ammonium
citrate and in water
(4) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids only
(5) P2O5soluble in alka-
line ammonium
citrate (Petermann)
(6a) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids of
which at least 75 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble in2 % citric acid
(6b) P
2O5soluble in 2 %
citric acid
(7) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids of
which at least 75 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble inalkaline ammonium
citrate (Joulie)
(8) P
2O5soluble in
mineral acids of
which at least 55 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble in(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) If any of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(2) to (5)
amounts
to at least
1%b y
weight, it
must be
declared1. An NP fertilizer free from Thomas
slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-
calcium phosphate, partially solubilized
rock phosphate and soft ground rock
phosphate must be declared in accor-
dance withsolubilities (1), (2) or (3):
— when the water-soluble P2O5does
not amount to 2 %, solubility (2)
only shall be declared;
— when the water-soluble P2O5is at
least 2 %, solubility (3) shall be
declared, and the water-soluble
P2O5content must be indicated
(solubility (1)).
The P2O5content soluble in mineral
acids only must not exceed 2 %.
For this type 1, the test sample for
determining solubilities (2) and (3)
shall be 1 g.
2(a). An NP fertilizer containing soft ground
rock phosphate or partially solubilized
rock phosphate must be free from
Thomas slag, calcined phosphate and
aluminium-calcium phosphate.
It shall be declared in accordance with
solubilities (1), (3) and (4).
This type of fertilizer must contain:
— at least 2 % P2O5soluble in mineral
acids only (solubility (4));
— at least 5 % P2O5soluble in water
and neutral ammonium citrate▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 22
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
2 % formic acid (solubility (3));
— at least 2·5 % water-soluble P2O5(solubility (1)).
This type of fertilizer must be marketed
under the desgination ‘NP fertilizer
containing soft ground rock phosphate’
or ‘NP fertilizer containing partially
solubilized rock phosphate’.
For this type 2 (a), the test sample for
determining solubility (3) shall be 3 g.
Particle size of the basic phosphatic ingredients:
Thomas slag: at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Aluminium-calcium
phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass though a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Calcined phosphate: at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Soft ground rock
phosphate:At least 90 % able to pass through
a sieve witha meshof 0·063 mm
Partially solubilized
rock phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm2(b). An NP fertilizer containing aluminium-
calcium phosphate, must be free from
Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, soft
ground rock phosphate and partially
solubilized rock phosphate.
It shall be declared in accordance with
solubilities (1) and (7), the latter
applying after deduction of the solubi-lity in water.
This type of fertilizer must contain:
— at least 2 % water-soluble P
2O5(solubility (1));
— at least 5 % P2O5according to solu-
bility (7).
This type of fertilizer must be marketed
under the designation ‘NP fertilizer
containing aluminium-calcium phos-
phate’.
3. In the case of NP fertilizers containing
only one of the following types of
phosphatic fertilizer: Thomas slag,
calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 23
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate,
the type designation must be followed
by an indication of the phosphate
ingredient.
The declaration of the solubility of the
P2O5must be given in accordance with
the following solubilities:
— for fertilizers based on Thomas
slag: solubility (6a) (France, Italy),
(6b) (Germany, Belgium, Denmark,
Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
United Kingdom ►A3, Austria,
Finland, Sweden ◄);
— for fertilizers based on calcined
phosphate: solubility (5);
— for fertilizers based on aluminium-
calcium phosphate: solubility (7);
— for fertilizers based on soft ground
rock phosphate: solubility (8).
NP ferti-
lizer
containing
crotonyli-
dene
diurea or
isobutyli-
dene
diurea orurea
formalide-
hyde (as
appro-
priate)Product
obtained
chemically
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animal
or vegetable
origin andcontaining
crotonylidene
diurea or
isobutylidene
diurea or urea
formaldehyde18 %
(N +
P
2O5)5%N
At least
¼o ft he
declared
content
of total
nitrogen
must
derive
from
nitrogen
form (5)
or (6) or
(7).(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) Nitric
nitrogen
(3) Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
(4) Ureic
nitrogen
(5) Nitrogen
from
crotonyli-
dene(1) Water-soluble P2O5
(2) P2O5soluble in neutral
ammonium citrate
(3) P2O5soluble in neutral
ammonium citrate and
in water(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) If any of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(2) to (4)
amounts
to at least
1%b y
weight, it
must be
declared
(3) One ofAn NP fertilizer free from Thomas slag,
calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phos-
phate, partially solubilized natural phosphate
and natural phosphate must be declared in
accordance withsolubilities (1), (2) or (3):
— when the water-soluble P2O5does not
amount to 2 %, solubility (2) only shall
be declared,
— when the water-soluble P2O5is at least
2 %, solubility (3) shall be declared, and
the water-soluble P2O5content must be
indicated [solubility (1)].
The P2O5content soluble in mineral acids
only must not exceed 2 %.▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 24
▼M4
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
At least
⅗of the
declared
nitrogen
content
(7) must
be
soluble
in hot
water
5%
P2O5diurea
(6) Nitrogen
from
isobutyli-
dene
diurea
(7) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde
(8) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde that
is only
soluble in
hot water
(9) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde that
is soluble
in cold
waterthe forms
of
nitrogen
(5) to (7)
(as appro-
priate)
Nitrogen
form (7)
must be
declared
in the
form of
nitrogen
(8) and
(9)The test sample for determining solubilities
(2) and (3) shall be 1 g.▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 25
3. NK FERTILIZERS
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
NK ferti-
lizerProduct
obtained
chemically or
by blending,
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animal
or vegetable
origin18 %
(N +
K2O3%N
5%K2O(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) Nitric
nitrogen
(3) Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
(4) Ureic
nitrogen
(5) Cyana-
mide
nitrogenWater-
soluble
K2O(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) If any of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(2) to (5)
amounts
to at least
1%b y
weight, it
must be
declared(1) Water-
soluble
potassium
oxide
(2) The indica-
tion ‘low in
chlorine’ is
linked to a
maximum
content of
2%C l
(3) Chlorine
content may
be declared
NK ferti-
lizer
containing
crotonyli-
dene
diurea or
isobutyli-
dene
diurea or
urea
formalide-
hyde (as
appro-
priate)Product
obtained
chemically
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animal
or vegetable
origin and
containing
crotonylidene
diurea or
isobutylidene
diurea or urea
formaldehyde18 %
(N +
K2O)5%N
At least
¼o ft he
declared
content
of total
nitrogen
must
derive
from
nitrogen
form (5)
or (6) or
(7).
At least
⅗of the
declared
nitrogen
content(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) Nitric
nitrogen
(3) Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
(4) Ureic
nitrogen
(5) Nitrogen
from
crotonyli-
dene
diurea
(6) Nitrogen
from
isobutyli-Water-
soluble
K2O(1) Total
nitrogen
(2) If any of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(2) to (4)
amounts
to at least
1%b y
weight, it
must be
declared
(3) One of
the forms
of
nitrogen
(5) to (7)
(as appro-(1) Water-
soluble
potassium
oxide
(2) The indica-
tion ‘low in
chlorine’ is
linked to a
maximum
content of
2%C I
(3) Chlorine
content may
be declared.▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 26
▼M4
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
(7) must
be
soluble
in hot
water
5%
K2Odene
diurea
(7) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde
(8) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde that
is only
soluble in
hot water
(9) Nitrogen
from urea
formalde-
hyde that
is soluble
in cold
waterpriate)
Nitrogen
form (7)
must be
declared
in the
form of
nitrogen
(8) and
(9)▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 27
4. PK FERTILIZERS
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
PK ferti-
lizerProduct
obtained
chemically or
by blending,
without addi-
tion of
organic nutri-
ents of animal
or vegetable
origin18 %
(P2O5+
K2O)5%P2O5
5%K2O(1) Water-soluble P2O5
(2) P2O5soluble in
neutral ammonium
citrate
(3) P2O5soluble in
neutral ammonium
citrate and in water
(4) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids only
(5) P2O5soluble in alka-
line ammonium
citrate (Petermann)
(6a) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids of
which at least 75 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble in2 % citric acid
(6b) P
2O5soluble in 2 %
citric acid
(7) P2O5soluble in
mineral acids of
which at least 75 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble inalkaline ammonium
citrate (Joulie)
(8) P
2O5soluble in
mineral acids, of
which at least 55 %
of the declared P2O5content is soluble inWater-
soluble
K2O1. A PK fertilizer free from Thomas slag,
calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium
phosphate, partially solubilized rock
phosphate and soft ground rock phos-
phate must be declared in accordance
withsolubilities (1), (2) or (3):
— when the water-soluble P2O5does
not amount to 2 % solubility (2)
only shall be declared;
— when the water-soluble P2O5is at
least 2 % solubility (3) shall be
declared and the water-soluble P2O5content must be indicated (solubi-lity (1)).
The P
2O5content soluble in mineral
acids only must not exceed 2 %.
For this type 1, the test sample for
determining solubilities (2) and (3)
shall be 1 g.
2(a). A PK fertilizer containing soft ground
rock phosphate or partially solubilized
rock phosphate must be free from
Thomas slag, calcined phosphate and
aluminium-calcium phosphate.
It shall be declared in accordance with
solubilities (1) (3) and (4).
This type of fertilizer must contain:
— at least 2 % P2O5soluble in mineral
acids only (solubility (4));
— at least 5 % P2O5soluble in water
and neutral ammonium citrate(1) Water-
soluble
potassium
oxide
(2) The indica-
tion ‘low in
chlorine’ is
linked to a
maximum
content of
2%C l
(3) Chlorine
content may
be declared▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 28
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
2 % formic acid (solubility (3));
— at least 2·5% water-soluble P2O5(solubility (1)).
This type of fertilizer must be marketed
under the designation ‘PK fertilizer
containing soft ground rock phosphate’
or ‘PK fertilizer containing partially
solubilized rock phosphate’.
For this type 2(a), the test sample for
determining solubility (3) shall be 3 g.
Particle size of the basic phosphatic ingredients:
Thomas slag: at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Aluminium-calcium
phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Calcined phosphate: at least 75 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm
Soft ground rock
phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·063 mm
Partially solubilized
rock phosphate:at least 90 % able to pass through a
sieve witha meshof 0·160 mm2(b). A PK fertilizer containing aluminium-
calcium phosphate must be free from
Thomas slag, calcined phosphate and
partially solubilized rock phosphate.
It shall be declared in accordance with
solubilities (1) and (7), the latter
applying after deduction of the solubi-
lity in water.
This type of fertilizer must contain:
— at least 2 % water-soluble P2O5(solubility (1));
— at least 5 % P2O5according to solu-
bility (7).
This type of fertilizer must be marketed
under the designation ‘PK fertilizer
containing aluminium-calcium phos-
phate’.
3. In the case of PK fertilizers containing
only one of the following types of
phosphatic fertilizer: Thomas slag,
calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium
phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate,▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 29
Type
designa-
tionData on method
of productionMinimum content of
nutrients
(percentage by weight)Forms, solubilities and nutrient contents, to be declared as speci-
fied in columns 8, 9 and 10;
particle sizeData for identification of the fertilizers;
other requirements
TotalFor each
of the
nutrientsNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
123 45 6 78 9 1 0
the type designation must be followed
by an indication of the phosphate
ingredient.
The declaration of the solubility of the
P2O5must be given in accordance with
the following solubilities:
— for fertilizers based on Thomas
slag: solubility (6a) (France, Italy),
(6b) (Germany, Belgium, Denmark,
Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
United Kingdom ►A3, Austria,
Finland, Sweden ◄);
— for fertilizers based on calcined
phosphate: solubility (5);
— for fertilizers based on aluminium-
calcium phosphate: solubility (7);
— for fertilizers based on soft ground
rock phosphate: solubility (8).▼B1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 30
C.FLUIDFERTILIZERS
1. STRAIGHT FLUID FERTILIZERS
Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data or type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Nitrogen fertilizer solution Product obtained chemically and
by dissolution in water, in a form
stable at atmospheric pressure,
without addition of organic nutri-
ents of animal or vegetable origin15 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total
nitrogen or, if there is only one
form, nitric nitrogen or ammo-
niacal nitrogen or ureic nitrogen.
Maximum biuret content: ureic
N × 0,026Total nitrogen and, for any form
that amounts to not less than 1 %,
nitric nitrogen,ammoniacal nitrogen
and/or ureic nitrogen.
If the biuret content is less than
0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’
may be added
2 Ammonium nitrate-urea fertilizer
solutionProduct obtained chemically and
by dissolution in water, containing
ammonium nitrate and urea26 % N
Nitrogen expressed as total
nitrogen, where the ureic nitrogen
accounts for about half of the
nitrogen present
Maximum biuret content: 0,5 %Total nitrogen
Nitric nitrogen, ammoniacal
nitrogen and ureic nitrogen.
If the biuret content is less than
0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’
may be added
3 Calcium nitrate solution Product obtained by dissolving
calcium nitrate in water8%N
Nitrogen expressed as nitrogen in
nitric form witha maximum 1 %
nitrogen as ammoniaThe type designation may be
followed, as appropriate, by one
of the following indications:
— for foliar application
— for making nutrient solutions
— for ferti-irrigationTotal nitrogen
Optionally:
— nitrogen in nitric form
— nitrogen as ammonia— calcium in the case of one of the
uses stipulated in column 5
4 Magnesium nitrate solution Product obtained chemically and
by dissolving magnesium nitrate
in water6%N
Nitrogen expressed as nitric
nitrogen
9 % MgOMagnesium expressed as water-
soluble magnesium oxide
Minimum pH: 4Nitric nitrogen
Water-soluble magnesium oxide▼M11976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 31
▼M2
▼M4
Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
data on the expression of nutrients;
other requirementsOther data or type designationNutrient content to be declared;
forms and solubilities of the nutrients;
other criteria
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
5 Calcium nitrate suspension Product obtained by suspension of
calcium nitrate in water8%N
Nitrogen expressed as total
nitrogen or as nitric and ammo-
niacal nitrogen
Maximum content of ammoniacal
nitrogen: 1,0 %
14 % CaO
Calcium expressed as water-
soluble CaOThe type designation may be
followed by one of the following
indications:
— for foliar application
— for making nutrient solutions
and suspensions
— for fertigationTotal nitrogen
Nitric nitrogenCalcium oxide soluble in water
6 Nitrogen fertiliser solution with
urea formaldehydeProduct obtained chemically or by
dissolution in water of urea
formaldehyde and a nitrogenous
fertiliser from list A-1 in Directive
76/116/EEC, excluding products
3(a), 3(b) and 518 % N expressed as total
nitrogen
At least one third of the declared
total nitrogen content must derive
from urea formaldehyde
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N
+ urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026Total nitrogen
For eachform amounting to at least
1% :
— Nitric nitrogen
— Ammoniacal nitrogen— Ureic nitrogen
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
7 Nitrogen fertiliser suspension with
urea formaldehydeProduct obtained chemically or by
suspension in water of urea
formaldehyde and a nitrogenous
fertiliser from list A-1 in Directive
76/116/EEC, excluding products
3(a), 3(b) and 518 % N expressed as total
nitrogen
At least one third of the declared
total nitrogen content must derive
from urea formaldehyde of which
at least three fifths has to be
soluble in hot water
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N
+ urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026Total nitrogen
For eachform amounting to at least
1% :
— Nitric nitrogen
— Ammoniacal nitrogen— Ureic nitrogen
Nitrogen from urea formaldehydeNitrogen from urea formaldehyde
that is soluble in cold water
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
that is only soluble in hot water▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 32▼M7
2. COMPOUND FLUID FERTILIZERS
Type designa-
tionData on method of produc-
tionMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Other requirementsForm, solubility and nutrient content to be
declared as specified in columns 8, 9 and 10Data for identifying fertilizers
Other requirements
TotalFor each
nutrientNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
NPK-ferti-
lizer solutionProduct obtained chemi-
cally and by dissolution
in water, in a form stable
at atmospheric pressure,
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin15 %(N +
P2O5+K2O)2%N
3%P2O5
3%K2O1. Total
nitrogen
2. Nitric
nitrogen
3. Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
4. Ureic
nitrogenWater-soluble
P2O5Water-solubleK
2O1. Total nitrogen
2. If any of the forms of
nitrogen 2 to 4
amounts to not less
than 1 % by weight, it
must be declared
If the biuret content is
less than 0,2 %, the
words ‘low in biuret’
may be addedWater-soluble P2O51. Water-soluble potas-
sium oxide
2. The words ‘low in
chlorine’ may be used
only where the Cl
content does not
exceed 2 %
3. The chlorine content
may be declaredMaximum biuret content:
ureic N × 0,026
NPK ferti-
lizer suspen-
sionProduct in liquid form, in
which the nutrients are
derived from, substances
bothin suspension in th e
water and in solution
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin20 %
(N + P2O5+
K2O)3%N
4%P2O5
4%K2O1. Total
nitrogen
2. Nitric
nitrogen
3. Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
4. Ureic
nitrogen1. Water-
soluble
P2O5
2. P2O5soluble inneutral
ammonium
citrate
3. P
2O5soluble in
neutral
ammonium
citrate and
waterWater-soluble
K2O1. Total nitrogen
2. If any of the forms of
nitrogen 2 to 4
amounts to not less
than 1 % by weight, it
must be declared
If the biuret content is
less than 0,2 %, the
words ‘low in biuret’
may be addedThe fertilizers must not
contain Thomas slag,
aluminium calcium phos-
phate, calcined phos-
phates, partially
solubilized phosphates or
natural phosphates
1. If the water-soluble
P2O5is less than 2 %,
only solubility 2 shall
be declared
2. If the water-soluble
P2O5is at least 2 %,
solubility 3 and the
water-soluble P2O5content shall bedeclared1. Water-soluble potas-
sium oxide
2. The words ‘low in
chlorine’ may be used
only where the Cl
content does not
exceed 2 %
3. The chlorine content
may be declaredMaximum biuret content:
ureic N × 0,026▼M11976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 33
Type designa-
tionData on method of produc-
tionMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Other requirementsForm, solubility and nutrient content to be
declared as specified in columns 8, 9 and 10Data for identifying fertilizers
Other requirements
TotalFor each
nutrientNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
NP fertilizer
solutionProduct obtained chemi-
cally and by dissolution
in water, in a form stable
at atmospheric pressure,
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin18 %
(N + P2O5)3%N
5%P2O51. Total
nitrogen
2. Nitric
nitrogen
3. Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
4. Ureic
nitrogenWater-soluble
P2O51. Total nitrogen
2. If any of the forms of
nitrogen 2 to 4
amounts to not less
than 1 % by weight, it
must be declared.
If the biuret content is
less than 0,2 %, the
words ‘low in biuret’
may be addedWater-soluble P2O5
Maximum biuret content:
ureic N × 0,026 %
NP fertilizer
suspensionProduct in liquid form, in
which the nutrients are
derived from substances
bothin solution and in
suspension in the water,
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin18 %
(N + P2O5)3%N
5%P2O51. Total
nitrogen
2. Nitric
nitrogen
3. Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
4. Ureic
nitrogen1. Water
soluble
P2O5
2. P2O5soluble inneutral
ammonium
citrate
3. P
2O5soluble in
neutral
ammonium
citrate and
water1. Total nitrogen
2. If any of the forms of
nitrogen 2 to 4
amounts to not less
than 1 % by weight, it
must be declared.
If the biuret content is
less than 0,2 %, the
words ‘low in biuret’
may be added1. If the water-soluble
P2O5is less than 2 %
only solubility 2 will
be declared
2. If the water-soluble
P2O5is at least 2 %,
solubility 3 will be
declared and the
water-soluble P2O5content must be stated
The fertilizers may not
contain Thomas slag,
aluminium calcium phos-
phate, calcined phos-
phates, partially
solubilized phosphate or
natural phosphatesMaximum biuret content:
ureic N × 0,026 %▼M11976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 34
Type designa-
tionData on method of produc-
tionMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Other requirementsForm, solubility and nutrient content to be
declared as specified in columns 8, 9 and 10Data for identifying fertilizers
Other requirements
TotalFor each
nutrientNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
NK fertilizer
solutionProduct obtained chemi-
cally and by dissolution
in water, in a form stable
at atmospheric pressure,
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin15 %
(N + K2O)3%N
5%K2O1. Total
nitrogen
2. Nitric
nitrogen
3. Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
4. Ureic
nitrogenWater-soluble
K2O1. Total nitrogen
2. If any of the forms of
nitrogen 2 to 4
amounts to not less
than 1 % by weight, it
must be declared
If the biuret content is
less than 0,2 %, the
words ‘low in biuret’
may be added1. Water-soluble potas-
sium oxide
2. The words ‘low in
chlorine’ may be used
only where the Cl
content does not
exceed 2 %
3. The chlorine content
may be declaredMaximum biuret content:
ureic N × 0,026
NK fertilizer
suspensionProduct in liquid form, in
which the nutrients are
derived from substances
bothin solution and in
suspension in the water,
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin18 %
(N + K2O)3%N
5%K2O1. Total
nitrogen
2. Nitric
nitrogen
3. Ammo-
niacal
nitrogen
4. Ureic
nitrogenWater-soluble
K2O1. Total nitrogen
2. If any of the forms of
nitrogen 2 to 4
amounts to not less
than 1 % by weight, it
must be declared
If the biuret content is
less than 0,2 %, the
words ‘low in biuret’
may be added1. Water-soluble potas-
sium oxide
2. The words ‘low in
chlorine’ may be used
only where the Cl
content does not
exceed 2 %
3. The chlorine content
may be declaredMaximum biuret content:
ureic N × 0,026
PK fertilizer
solutionProduct obtained chemi-
cally and by dissolution
in water, without addition
of organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin18 %
(P2O5+K2O)5%P2O5
5%K2OWater-soluble
P2O5Water-solubleK
2OWater-soluble P2O51. Water-soluble potas-
sium oxide
2. The words ‘low in
chlorine’ may be used
only where the Cl
content does not
exceed 2 %
3. The chlorine content
may be declared▼M11976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 35
Type designa-
tionData on method of produc-
tionMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Other requirementsForm, solubility and nutrient content to be
declared as specified in columns 8, 9 and 10Data for identifying fertilizers
Other requirements
TotalFor each
nutrientNP2O5K2ON P2O5K2O
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
PK fertilizer
suspensionProduct in liquid form, in
which the nutrients are
derived from substances
bothin solution and in
suspension in water,
without addition of
organic nutrients of
animal or vegetable
origin18 %
(P2O5+K2O)5%P2O5
5%K2O1. Water-
soluble
P2O5
2. P2O5soluble inneutral
ammonium
citrate
3. P
2O5soluble in
neutral
ammonium
citrate and
waterWater-soluble
K2O1. If the water-soluble
P2O5is less than 2 %
only solubility 2 will
be declared
2. If the water-soluble
P2O5is at least 2 %
solubility 3 and the
water-soluble P2O5content shall bedeclared
The fertilizers must not
contain Thomas slag,
aluminium calcium phos-
phate, calcined phos-
phates, partially
solubilized phosphates or
natural phosphates1. Water-soluble potas-
sium oxide
2. The words ‘low in
chlorine’ may be used
only where the Cl
content does not
exceed 2 %
3. The chlorine content
may be declared▼M11976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 36
D.SECONDARYNUTRIENTFERTILIZERS
LISTOFFERTILIZERSCONTAININGMAINLYCALCIUM,MAGNESIUMORSULPHURASNUTRIENTS
No Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients (percen-
tage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared
Solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
1 Calcium sulphate Product of natural or industrial
origin containing calcium sulphate
at various degrees of hydration25 % CaO
35 % SO3
Calcium and sulphur expressed as
total CaO + SO3
Fineness of grind:
— at least 80 % to pass through a
sieve witha 2 mm mesh
width,
— at least 99 % to pass through a
sieve witha 10 mm mesh
widthUsual trade names may be added Total sulphur trioxide
Optional: total CaO
2 Calcium chloride solution Calcium chloride solution of
industrial origin12 % CaO
Calcium expressed as water-
soluble CaOCalcium oxide
Optional: for plant spraying
3 Elemental sulphur Comparatively refined natural or
industrial product98 % S (245 %: SO3)
Sulphur expressed as total SO3Total sulphur trioxide
4 Kieserite Product of mineral origin
containing monohydrated magne-
sium sulphate as main component24 % MgO
45 % SO3
Magnesium and sulphur expressed
as water-soluble magnesium oxide
and sulphur trioxideUsual trade names may be added Water soluble magnesium oxide
Optional: water-soluble sulphur
trioxide
5 Magnesium sulphate Product containing heptahydrated
magnesium sulphate as main
component15 % MgO
28 % SO3
Magnesium and sulphur expressed
as water-soluble magnesium oxide
and sulphur trioxideUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble magnesium oxide
Optional: water-soluble sulphur
trioxide▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 37
No Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients (percen-
tage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type designationNutrient content to be declared
Solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
5.1 Magnesium sulphate solution Product obtained by dissolution in
water of magnesium sulphate of
industrial origin5 % MgO
10 % SO3
Magnesium and sulphur expressed
as water-soluble magnesium oxide
and water-soluble sulphuric anhy-
drideUsual trade names may be added Water-soluble magnesium oxide
Optionally: water-soluble sulphuric
anhydride
5.2 Magnesium hydroxide Product obtained chemically and
having as its essential ingredient
magnesium hydroxide60 % MgO
Particle size: at least 99 % able to
pass through a sieve with a mesh
of 0,063 mmTotal magnesium oxide
5.3 Suspension of magnesium hydro-
xideProduct obtained by suspension of
type 5.224 % MgO Total magnesium oxide
6 Magnesium chloride solution Product obtained by dissolving
magnesium chloride of industrial
origin13 % MgO
Magnesium expressed as magne-
sium oxide
Maximum calcium content:
3 % CaOMagnesium oxide▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 38▼M5
▼M4
E.TRACEELEMENTFERTILIZERS
Explanatory note: The following notes are applicable to the whole of part E.
Note 1:A chelating agent may be designated by means of its initials as set out in Chapter E.
Note 2:If the product leaves no solid residue after being dissolved in water it may be described as ‘for dissolution’.
Note 3:Where a trace element is present in a chelated form, the pH range guaranteeing acceptable stability of the chelated fraction shall be stated.
CHAPTER A
FERTILIZERSCONTAININGONLYONETRACEELEMENT
Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type of designationNutrient content to be declared
Forms and solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
BORON
1a Boric acid Product obtained by the action of
an acid on a borate14 % water-soluble B The usual trade names may be
added.Water-soluble boron (B)
1b Sodium borate Chemically obtained product
containing as its essential compo-
nent a sodium borate10 % 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
borates7 % total B
Particle size: at least 98 % passing
through a 0,063 mm sieveThe usual trade names may be
added.Total boron (B)
1d Boron ethanol amine Product obtained by reacting a
boric acid withan eth anol amine8 % water-soluble B Water-soluble boron (B)
1e Borated fertilizer in solution Product obtained by dissolving
types 1a and/or 1b and/or 1d2 % water-soluble B The designation must include the
names of the constituents presentWater-soluble boron (B)
1f Borated fertilizer in suspension Product obtained by suspending
types 1a and/or 1b and/or 1d in
water2 % water-soluble B The designation must include the
names of the constituents presentWater-soluble boron (B)▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 39
Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type of designationNutrient content to be declared
Forms and solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
COBALT
2a Cobalt salt Chemically obtained product
containing a mineral salt of cobalt
as its essential ingredient19 % water-soluble Co The designation must include the
name of the mineral anionWater-soluble cobalt (Co)
2b Cobalt chelate Water-soluble product obtained by
combining cobalt chemically with
a chelating agent2 % water-soluble Co, at least 8/
10 of the declared value of which
has been chelatedName of the chelating agent Water-soluble cobalt (Co)
Chelated cobalt (Co)
2c Cobalt fertilizer solution Product obtained by dissolving
types 2a and/or one of the type
2b in water2 % water-soluble Co The designation must include:
(a) the name(s) of the mineral
anion(s);
(b) the name of any chelating
agent if present.Water-soluble cobalt (Co).
Chelated cobalt (Co) if present
COPPER
3a Copper salt Chemically obtained product
containing a mineral salt of
copper as its essential ingredient20 % water-soluble Cu The designation must include the
name of the mineral anionWater-soluble copper (Cu)
3b Copper oxide Chemically obtained product
containing copper oxide as its
essential ingredient70 % total Cu
Particle size: at least 98 % passing
through a 0,063 mm sieveTotal copper (Cu)
3c Copper hydroxide Chemically obtained product
containing copper hydroxide as
its essential ingredient45 % total Cu
Particle size: at least 98 % passing
through a 0,063 mm sieveTotal copper (Cu)
3d Copper chelate Water-soluble product obtained by
combining copper chemically with
a chelating agent9 % water-soluble Cu, at least 8/
10 of the declared value of which
has been chelatedName of the chelating agent Water-soluble copper (Cu).
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Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type of designationNutrient content to be declared
Forms and solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
3e Copper-based fertilizer 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 toxic5 % total Cu The designation must include:
(a) the name(s) of the copper
components;
(b) the name of any chelating
agent if present.Total copper (Cu)
Water-soluble copper (Cu) if this
accounts for at least of the total
copper
Chelated cobalt (Co) if present
3f Copper fertilizer solution Product obtained by dissolving
types 3a and/or 3d in water3 % waters-soluble Cu The designation must include:
(a) the name(s) of the mineral
anion(s);
(b) the name of any chelating
agent if present.Water-soluble cobalt (Co)
Chelated cobalt (Co) if present
3g Copper oxychloride Chemically-obtained product
containing copper oxychloride
[Cu2Cl(OH)3] as an essential
ingredient50 % total Cu
Particle size: at least 98 % passing
through a 0,063 mm sieveTotal copper (Cu)
3hCopper oxych loride suspension Product obtained by suspension of
type 3g17 % total Cu Total copper (Cu)
IRON
4a Iron salt Chemically obtained product
containing a mineral iron salt as
its essential ingredient12 % water-soluble Fe The designation must include the
name of the mineral anionWater-soluble iron (Fe)
4b Iron chelate Water-soluble product obtained by
combining iron chemically with a
chelating agent5 % water-soluble Fe, at least 8/
10 of the declared value of which
has been chelatedName of the chelating agent Water-soluble iron (Fe)
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Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type of designationNutrient content to be declared
Forms and solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
4c Iron fertilizer solution Product obtained by dissolving
types 4a and/or one of the type
4b in water2 % water-soluble Fe The designation must include:
(a) the name(s) of the mineral
anion(s);
(b) the name of any chelating
agent if present.Water-soluble iron (Fe)
Chelated iron (Fe) if present
MANGANESE
5a Manganese salt Chemically obtained product
containing a mineral manganese
salt (Mn II) as its essential ingre-
dient17 % water-soluble Mn The designation must include the
name of the combined anionWater-soluble manganese (Mn)
5b Manganese chelate Water-soluble product obtained by
combining manganese chemically
witha ch elating agent5 % water-soluble Mn, at least 8/
10 of the declared value of which
has been chelatedName of the chelating agent Water-soluble manganese (Mn)
Chelated manganese (Mn)
5c Manganese oxide Chemically obtained product
containing manganese oxides as
essential ingredients40 % total Mn
Particle size: at least 80 % passing
through a 0,063 mm sieveTotal manganese (Mn)
5d Manganese-based fertilizer Product obtained by mixing types
5a and 5c17 % total Mn The designation must include the
name of the manganese compo-
nentsTotal manganese (Mn)
Water-soluble manganese (Mn) if
this accounts for at least 1/4 of the
total manganese
5e Manganese-based fertilizer solu-
tionProduct obtained by dissolving
types 5a and/or one of the type
5b in water3 % water-soluble Mn The designation must include:
(a) the name(s) of the mineral
anion(s);
(b) the name of any chelating
agent if present.Water-soluble manganese (Mn)
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Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type of designationNutrient content to be declared
Forms and solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
MOLYBDENUM
6a Sodium molybdate Chemically obtained product
containing sodium molybdate as
its essential ingredient35 % water-soluble Mo Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo)
6b Ammonium molybdate Chemically obtained product
containing ammonium molybdate
as its essential ingredients50 % water-soluble Mo Water-soluble moylbdenum (Mo)
6c Molybdenum-based fertilizer Product obtained by mixing types
6a and 6b35 % water-soluble Mo The designation must include the
names of the molybdenum compo-
nentsWater-soluble molybdenum (Mo)
6d Molybdenum-based fertilizer solu-
tionProduct obtained by dissolving
types 6a and/or one of the type
6b in water3 % water-soluble Mo The designation must include the
name(s) of the molybdenum
component(s)Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo)
ZINC
7a Zinc salt Chemically obtained product and
having as its essential ingredient
a mineral salt of zinc15 % water-soluble Zn The designation must include the
name of the mineral anionWater-soluble zinc (Zn)
7b Zinc chelate Water-soluble product obtained by
combining zinc chemically with a
chelating agent5 % water-soluble Zn, at least 8/
10 of the declared content of
which has been chelatedName of the chelating agent Water-soluble zinc (Zn)
Chelated Zinc (Zn)
7c Zinc oxide Chemically obtained product and
having as its essential ingredient
zinc oxide70 % total Zn
Particle size: at least 80 % passing
through a 0,063 mm sieveTotal zinc (Zn)
7d Zinc-based fertilizer Product obtained by mixing types
7a and 7c30 % total Zn The designation must include the
name of the zinc components
presentTotal zinc (Zn)
Water-soluble zinc (Zn) if this
accounts for at least 1/4 of the total
zinc (Zn)▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 43
Number Type designationData on method of production and
essential ingredientsMinimum content of nutrients
(percentage by weight)
Data on the expression of nutrients
Other requirementsOther data on the type of designationNutrient content to be declared
Forms and solubilities of the nutrients
Other criteria
12 3 4 5 6
7e Zinc-based fertilizer solution Product obtained by dissolving
types 7a and/or one of type 7b in
water3 % water-soluble Zn The designation must include:
(a) the name(s) of the mineral
anion(s);
(b) the name of any chelating
agent if present.Water-soluble zinc (Zn)
Chelated zinc (Zn) if present▼M41976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 44
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MINIMUM TRACE-ELEENT CONTENT, PERCENTAGE WEIGHT OF
FERTILIZER
CHAPTER B
SOLIDORFLUIDMIXTURESOFTRACEELEMENTS
Where the trace element is present in a form that is:
exclusively mineral chelated or complexed
For a trace element:
Boron (B) 0,2 0,2
Cobalt (Co) 0,02 0,02
Copper (Cu) 0,5 0,1
Iron (Fe) 2,0 0,3
Manganese (Mn) 0,5 0,1
Molybdenum (Mo) 0,02 —
Zinc (Zn) 0,5 0,1
Minimum total of trace elements in a solid mixture: 5 % by mass of the ferti-
lizer.
Minimum total of trace elements in a solid mixture: 2 % by mass of the ferti-
lizer.
CHAPTER C
EEC FERTILIZERS CONTAINING MAJOR AND/OR SECONDARY
ELEMENTSWITHTRACEELEMENTSAPPLIEDTOTHESOIL
For crops or grassland For horticultural use
Boron (B) 0,01 0,01
Cobalt (Co) 0,002 —
Copper (Cu) 0,01 0,002
Iron (Fe) 0,5 0,02
Manganese (Mn) 0,1 0,01
Molybdenum (Mo) 0,001 0,001
Zinc (Zn) 0,01 0,002
CHAPTER D
EEC FERTILIZERS CONTAINING MAJOR AND/OR SECONDARY
ELEMENTSWITHTRACEELEMENTSFORLEAFSPRAYS
Boron (B) 0,01
Cobalt (Co) 0,002
Copper (Cu) 0,002
Iron (Fe) 0,02Manganese (Mn) 0,01
Molybdenum (Mo) 0,001
Zinc (Zn) 0,0021976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 45
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CHAPTER E
LIST OF AUTHORIZEDORGANIC COMPLEXING AGENTS FOR
TRACEELEMENTS
Definitionofcomplexedtraceelements:
Within the meaning of this Directive complexed trace elements are defined as
combinations where the metal is present in the form of:
— a chelated product
— a complexed product
Authorizedproducts:
1.Chelating agents:
Sodium, potassium or ammonium acid or salts of:
ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid: EDTA C10H16O8N2
diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid: DPTA C14H23O10N3
ethylene diamine — di (O-hydroxyphenyl
acetic) acid: EDDHA C18H20O6N2
hydroxy-2 ethylene diamine triacetic acid: HEEDTA C10H18O7N2
ethyldiamine-di (O-hydroxy P-methylphenyl) acetic acid: EDDHMA C
20H24N2O6
ethylene diamine di (5-carboxy-2-hydro-xyphenyl) acetic acid: EDDCHA C
20H20O10N2
2.Complexing agents (*)1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 46
(*) List to be drawn up.
▼B
ANNEXII
PROVISIONSCONCERNINGIDENTIFICATIONANDLABELLING
1.Compulsoryidentificationmarkings
(a) The words ‘ ►M6EC FERTILIZER ◄’ in capital letters.
(b) The designation of the type of fertilizer, in accordance with Annex I, and
the numbers indicating the nutrient content which, for compound fertili-
zers, should be in the order laid down by the said designation.
(c) The declared content in respect of each nutrient; and the declared content
expressed as forms and/or solubilities where those are specified in Annex
I.
The nutrient content for straight and compound fertilizers must be given
as a percentage by weight, as whole numbers or, where necessary, to one
decimal place and for compound fertilizers in the following order: N,
P2O5and/or P, K2O and/or K.
The additional information on the fertilizing components of fluid fertili-
zers may be expressed in approximately equivalent terms of weight
versus volume (kilograms per hectolitre or grams per litre).
Quantities of a fluid fertilizer shall be expressed by mass. The expression
of quantities of fluid fertilizers by volume shall be optional.
The forms and solubilities of the nutrients must also be expressed as a
percentage by weight of fertilizer, except where Annex I explicitly
provides that this content shall be otherwise expressed.
Nutrients must be indicated bothin words and by th e appropriate
chemical symbols (e.g. nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), phosphorus pent-
oxide (P2O5), potassium (K), potassium oxide (K2O), magnesium (Mg),
magnesium oxide (MgO)).
(d) Guaranteed net or gross weight.
If the gross weight is given, the tare weight must be indicated beside it.
(e) The name or trade name or trademark and the address of the person
responsible for marketing the fertilizer, established within the Commu-
nity.
2.Labellingrequirements
(a) The labels or markings printed on the package and giving the particulars
mentioned under 1 must be placed in a conspicuous position. Attachedlabels must be held in place by whatever system is used for closing the
package. If this system consists of a lead or other type of seal, the seal
must bear the name or mark of the person responsible referred to under 1
(e).
(b) The markings referred to in paragraph 1 must be and must remain indel-
ible and clearly legible.
(c) In the cases referred to in Article 3, a copy of the documents containing
the identification markings must accompany the goods and be accessible
for inspection purposes.1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 47
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▼B
▼B
ANNEXIII
TOLERANCES
(a) The tolerances given in this Annex are the permitted deviation of the
measured value of a nutrient from its declared value.
(b) They are intended to accommodate variations in manufacturing, sampling
and analysis.
(c) No tolerances are allowed in respect of the minimum and maximum
contents specified in Annex I.
d) Where no maximum is given there are no restrictions on an excess of
nutrient above the declared amount.
(e) The tolerance allowed in respect of the declared nutrient contents in the
various types of fertilizer are as follows:
absolute value in percentage by
weight
expressed as N, P2O5,K2O, MgO, ClA. STRAIGHT FERTILIZERS
I.Nitrogenousfertilizers
calcium nitrate 0·4
calcium — magnesium nitrate 0·4
sodium nitrate 0·4chile nitrate 0·4
calcium cyanamide 1·0
nitrogenous calcium cyanamide 1·0ammonium sulphate 0·3
Ammonium nitrate or calcium ammonium nitrate:
— up to and including 32 % 0·8— more than 32 % 0·6
ammonium sulphate-nitrate 0·8
magnesium sulphonitrate 0·8magnesium ammonium nitrate 0·8urea 0·4
nitrogen fertilizer solution 0,6
ammonium nitrate — urea
solution0,6
Urea-ammonium sulphate 0,5
calcium nitrate suspension 0,4
nitrogen fertilsers solution withurea formaldeh yde 0,4nitrogen fertiliser suspension withurea formaldeh yde 0,4
II.Phosphaticfertilizers
Thomas slag:
— declaration expressed as a range of 2 % by weight 0— declaration expressed as a single number 1·0
Other phosphatic fertilizers
P
2O5solubility in: (number of fertilizer in
Annex I)
— mineral acid (3, 6, 7) 0·8
— formic acid (7) 0·81976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 48
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▼M5
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▼B
▼B
— neutral ammonium
citrate(2a, 2b, 2c,) 0·8
— alkaline ammonium
citrate(4, 5, 6) 0·8
— water (2a, 2b, 3) 0·9
(2c) 1·3
III.Potassicfertilizers
kainit 1·5
enriched kainit salt 1·0muriate of potash:
— up to and including 55 % 1·0
— more than 55 % 0·5potassium chloride containing magnesium salt 1·5
sulphate of potash 0·5
sulphate of potash containing magnesium salt 1·5
Othercomponents
magnesium oxide 0·9
chlorine 0·2
B. COMPOUND FERTILIZERS
1.Nutrientelements
— N 1·1
—P
2O51·1
—K2O 1·1
2.Totalnegativedeviationsfromthedeclaredvalue
— binary fertilizers 1·5— ternary fertilizers 1·9
(f) The tolerance allowed in respect of the declared content for the various
forms of nitrogen or the declared solubilities of phosphorus pentoxide is
one-tenth of the overall content of the nutrient concerned with a maximum
of 2 % by weight, provided that the overall content of that nutrient remains
within the limits specified in Annex I and the tolerances specified in para-
graph(e) above.1976L0116 — EN — 12.02.1998 — 010.001 — 49