Standards on Fertilizers
European and International standards on fertilizers, fertilizing products, fertilising products, EN standards on fertilizers, ISO standards on fertilisers
European and International standards on fertilizers, fertilizing products, fertilising products, EN standards on fertilizers, ISO standards on fertilisers
Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 1: Sampling
90.93 Standard confirmed
Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 2: Sample preparation
90.93 Standard confirmed
Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 3: Sampling of static heaps
90.92 Standard to be revised
Fertilizers, liming materials and inhibitors - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 4: Sampling for microbial presence
60.60 Standard published
Inorganic fertilizers - Determination of total nitrogen in calcium cyanamide nitrate free
60.60 Standard published
Inorganic fertilizers - Determination of total nitrogen in calcium cyanamide containing nitrates
60.60 Standard published
Inorganic fertilizers - Determination of methylen-urea oligomers using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
60.60 Standard published
Inorganic fertilizers - Determination of extracted phosphorus P2O5
60.60 Standard published
Fertilizers, liming materials and inhibitors - Determination of the quantity (declared by mass or volume)
60.60 Standard published
Inorganic fertilizers - Determination of nitrogen content in IBDU (isobutylidenediurea) and CDU (crotonylidenediurea)
60.60 Standard published
The industrious use of fertilizers worldwide to drive agricultural productivity is intrinsically rooted in established and coherent standards. At the forefront of these are the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) standards and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
CEN Standards deliver a model for testing and characterization of fertilizers within European Union member states, enabling competitiveness, safety, and streamlined commerce. Its legal framework ensures standardization between member nations while considering public safety and environmental considerations. CEN standards provide guidelines on the content, effectiveness, tolerances, and interpretation of results relating to fertilizers.
ISO Standards adopt a global view, ensuring compatibility among an array of international products and regulating intercontinental trade. They facilitate smooth international trading channels by offering globally consistent and recognized standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. ISO standards for fertilizers cover areas like sampling, testing, packaging, labelling and ensure that fertilizers meet the safety and environmental requirements.
Both CEN and ISO standards play significant roles in the quality assurance of fertilizers. Their standardized methodologies for sampling and testing fertilizers ensure that products meet set quality criteria. This helps to eliminate the chances of quality degradation, leading to improved cropping yields and agricultural productivity. Besides, these stringent standards also have wider implications for consumers and the environment by ensuring food safety.
Standards like CEN and ISO also mitigate the exploitation of asymmetric information in international fertilizer trade. By harmonizing technical specifications, they make trade more efficient, eliminating technical trade barriers, improving transparency, and ensuring fair play in the market.
Adherence to these standards is supporting regulatory context in Europe (Fertilising products Regulation) but also offers the flexibility to adapt to technological evolution and scientific advancements in the fertilizer industry. They also indirectly contribute to sustainable agricultural production by promoting best management practices, environmental responsibility, and enhancing global food security.
The role of CEN and ISO standards in the fertilizer industry is instrumental. They underpin the quality, safety, efficiency, and environmental implications of fertilizers, greatly impacting agricultural productivity, international trade, and overall global sustainability.