What is BS EN 1482-1 - Sampling of fertilizers and liming materials about?
BS EN 1482-1 is a European standard that covers the sampling of fertilizers and liming materials that facilitates sampling and analysis of fertilizers and liming materials for analysis of micronutrients, potency and safety in agricultural applications.
BS EN 1482-1 specifies sampling plans and methods of representative sampling of fertilizers and liming materials to obtain samples for physical and chemical analysis, from packages and containers up to and including 1000 kg, from fluid products and from fertilizers in bulk provided the product is in motion.
BS EN 1482-1 applies to the sampling of lots of fertilizer or liming material supplied or ready for supply to third parties, as such, or in smaller lots, each of which would be subject to local, national or regional legislation. Where legislation so requires, samples are taken in accordance with BS EN 1482-1.
Note: BS EN 1482-1 does not cover complete, statistical sampling plans.
Who is BS EN 1482-1 - Sampling of fertilizers and liming materials for?
BS EN 1482-1 on the sampling of fertilizers and liming materials applies to:
- Manufacturers of fertilizers and liming materials
- Dealers and importers of fertilizers and liming materials
- Testing labs for fertilizers and liming materials
- Quality assurance services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 1482-1 - Sampling of fertilizers and liming materials?
Fertilizers and liming materials are nutrients for plant growth and soil fertility in agricultural applications. A sampling of fertilizers and liming materials is necessary for the analysis of micro-nutrients and the quality of the fertilizers and liming materials.
BS EN 1482-1 provides users guidance on sampling plans, including products in packages or containers, products in bulk, identification of sampling units to be sampled, collection of increments, and quantitative data, enabling the evaluation of deliveries of fertilizers and statutory control plans.
BS EN 1482-1 provides users guidance on sampling plans, quantitative data, incremental sampling methods, reduction of aggregate sample, division into final samples, practical arrangements for final samples, and sampling report, enabling users to prepare samples fertilizer and liming materials for physical and chemical testing and analysis.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 1482-1, users can prepare and assess samples for physical and chemical analysis of fertilizers and liming materials to ensure stability, potency and fertility in agricultural applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1482-1:2007 supersedes BS EN 1482:1996, which is now withdrawn.