prEN 13040-2

Soil improvers and growing media - Sample preparation - Part 2: Sample preparation for microbiological examination prEN 13040-2

General information

40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10   Apr 4, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 223 Soil improvers and growing media

European Norm

65.080   Fertilizers

Scope

This document specifies the general requirements for the preparation of samples and initial suspensions prior to microbiological examinations of soil improvers and growing media. This method is intended especially for sample preparation prior to microbiological examinations of e.g. E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Enterococcaceae.

Because of the large variety of soil improvers and growing media, this method might not be appropriate in every detail for certain materials. This method might not be appropriate in every detail for certain products. In this case, different methods which are specific to these products can be used if necessary, for justified technical reasons.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2019/1009

Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 laying down rules on the making available on the market of EU fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 (Text with EEA relevance)

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prEN 13040-2
40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10
Apr 4, 2024