Regulation on sampling methods and methods of analysis for official fertiliser monitoring (fertilizer sampling and analysis methods)

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Date of completion: 19.12.1977

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" Fertilizer Sampling and Analysis Regulations in the version of the Notice of 27 July 2006 (BGBl. I p. 1822), as defined by Article 3 of the Regulation of 6 February 2009 (BGBl. 153) has been amended "

Status:	New by Bek. v. 27.7.2006 I 1822;
	Amended by Art. 3 V v. 6.2.2009 I 153

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This Regulation provides for the implementation of Commission Directive 77 /535/EEC of 22 June 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the sampling and analysis methods of fertilisers (OJ L 378, 31.12.1977, p. EC No 1), as last amended by Commission Directive 95 /8/EC of 10 April 1995 amending Directive 77 /535/EEC (OJ L 378, 27.10.1995, p. EC No L86 p. 41).

Footnote

(+ + + Text proof applicable: 1.7.1988 + + +) 
(+ + + the conditions laid down in the EinigVtr Annex I Kap.  VI Sachgeb.  A Sect.  III   
 No more to be applied in accordance with Regulation No 3  Art. 109 No. 2 Buchst. a DBuchst. cc G   
 v. 8.12.2010 I 1864 + + +) 
(+ + + Official notes of the norm provider on EC law: 
 Implementation of the 
 EC Directive 63/97 (CELEX Nr: 31997L0063) 
 ERL 3/98 (CELEX Nr: 31998L0003)  V v. 24.8.1998 I 2506   
 Implementation of the   
 EEC-GRL 535/77 (CELEX Nr: 31977L0535)  Bek.  v. 27.7.2006 I 1822 + + +) 

  

Title: Short name idF d. Art. 1 No. 1 V v. 27.7.2006 I 1818 mWv 12.8.2006 Unofficial table of contents

§ 1 Scope of application

For the examination of fertilizers which are not labelled as EC fertilizers, soil aids, culture substrates and plant aids in the context of official supervision (Section 12 (1) of the Fertiliser Act), this Regulation shall: Samples taken and carried out the analyses. Unofficial table of contents

§ 2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation:

1.

a lot: the quantity of a substance referred to in Article 2, first sentence, No. 1 to 7 of the Fertiliser Act, which, according to its nature, identification and spatial allocation, constitutes a unit;

2.

a single sample: the subset of a lot formed by a pick-up,

3.

a collection sample: the total quantity of individual samples taken from a batch,

4.

a reduced collection sample: a subset of the aggregate sample,

5.

a final sample: a subset of a collection sample or a reduced collection sample intended for the examination.

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§ 3 sampling devices

(1) The sampling equipment and the sample containers shall be made of a material which does not affect the tested substances. (2) Sample equipment and aids shall be given to the batch size, the state of aggregation and the particle size and nature of the sample. (3) In the case of testing of microbiological requirements, all sampling devices and sample containers must be sterilised or disinfected prior to use in so far as this is necessary in order to provide a proper analysis . Unofficial table of contents

§ 4 Scope of a consignment

Where a lot is so large or so stored that it cannot be sampled at any point, only the part of the sample taken from the samples shall be considered to be taken as part of the sample. Unofficial table of contents

§ 5 Number and extent of the required individual samples

(1) In the case of the lots listed in column 1 of the following table, the minimum number of individual samples laid down in column 2 shall be drawn.

1	2
Type and extent of the lot	Sample Count
Unpacked or in containers over 100 kg or 100 litres:	Minimum number of individual samples:
a) up to 2.5 t or up to 2.5 cbm	7
b) over 2.5 t to 80 t or more than 2.5 cbm to 80 cbm	the square root of the 20 times the weight or volume of the lot in tonnes or cbm, rounded up to whole numbers
c) over 80 t or more than 80 cbm	40
Packed:	Minimum number of packages to be tested:
a) Packs up to 1 kg or 1 l contents	4
b) Packs of 1 kg or 1 l contents:
- up to 4 packs	all
- 5 to 16 packs	4
- 17 to 400 packs	the square root of the number of packs, rounded up to whole numbers
- more than 400 packs	20

(2) In the case of packs or containers of up to one kilogram or one litre of content, the contents of each package or container shall form the individual sample. In the case of unpacked substances or in the case of larger packings or containers, the individual sample shall not be less than 200 grams or 200 millilitres. If a mechanical device is used for the sampling of moving material, then this minimum quantity for the individual sample need not be maintained. Unofficial table of contents

§ 6 Number and extent of the required collection samples

(1) In principle, only one aggregate sample shall be formed for each batch. Two collection samples shall be formed, to the extent that:

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in the case of fertilizers which consist of more than one type-determining component and tend to be mixed, the individual samples are taken from a resting material,

2.

in the case of the substances referred to in § 2 sentence 1 (5) to (7) of the Fertiliser Act, which tend to be mixed, the individual samples taken from a resting material,

3.

in the case of the substances referred to in § 2 sentence 1 (1) to (7) of the Fertiliser Act, requirements for microbiological safety shall be reviewed.

(2) The quantity of a collection sample may be:

1.

in the case of unpacked or packaged substances having a pack contents of more than one kilogram or more than one litre

a)

four kilograms for solid or four litres for liquids other than those referred to in point (b);

b)

in the case of fertilisers, fertilizers under Appendix 1, Section 3 of the fertilizer regulation, soil additives, culture substrates and plant aids, ten kilograms for solid or ten litres for liquid substances,

2.

in the case of packaged substances containing up to one kilogram or one litre, the contents of four original packages

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§ 7 Number and extent of the required final samples

(1) From each collection sample, at least three final samples must be formed, where appropriate after the formation of a reduced aggregate sample. (2) The amount of a final sample may be

1.

500 grams for solid or 500 millilitres for liquid substances not falling within the terms of point 2,

2.

in the case of fertilisers, fertilizers according to Appendix 1, Section 3 of the fertilizer regulation, soil auxiliaries, culture substrates and plant auxiliaries three kilograms for solid or three litres for liquid substances

do not fall below. In the case of packaged substances having a pack contents of up to 250 grams or 250 millilitres, the quantity of a final sample must not be less than the content of two original packages. (3) For final samples of ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high concentration of The nitrogen content for the examination of the requirements of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance may not be less than one kilogram for the test of the detonation capacity of 25 kilograms. Unofficial table of contents

§ 8 Removal and formation of samples

(1) The substances are to be sampled in the state in which they are placed on the market. (2) For the sampling of the samples, the following procedures shall be used:

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the individual samples shall be taken at random throughout the lot;

2.

the weight or volume of the individual samples must be approximately equal,

3.

in the case of unpacked substances or substances in containers of more than 100 kilograms, at least one sample shall be taken from approximately equal quantities in accordance with the number of individual samples required in accordance with § 5; the individual samples shall be: shall be taken off as far as possible,

4.

in the case of packaged substances, a part of the contents shall be taken from each package to be tested;

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in the case of liquid substances, it is only possible to remove the liquid substances after sufficient homogenization.

(3) A collection sample shall be formed from the individual samples for each batch. Further collection samples are to be obtained in independent procedures. Each aggregate sample shall be homogenized. (4) If, on the basis of the size or number of individual samples, it is necessary to form a reduced aggregate sample, the aggregate sample shall be with a sample splitter or, if it is not available, after to reduce the four-course procedure to the values referred to in paragraph 5. Sentence 1 shall apply mutas to the formation of the final samples. (5) The quantity of a reduced collection sample may be

1.

two kilograms for solid or two litres for liquid substances which do not fall under point 2,

2.

for fertilisers, fertilizers according to Appendix 1, Section 3 of the fertilizer regulation, soil additives, culture substrates and plant aids, 10 kilograms for solid or ten litres for liquid substances

(6) The weight or volume of the individual final samples must be approximately equal. (7) For all collection samples, reduced collection samples and final samples, ensure that they are tested with respect to their material properties. Match. Unofficial table of contents

§ 9 Treatment of final samples

(1) The final samples shall be filled into clean, dry, substantially moisture-impermeable and substantially air-tight sealable containers; if necessary to ensure proper analysis, sterilized or non-sterilized containers shall be sterilized or to use disinfected containers. The containers must be closed. The closure is to be secured by means of a seal or seal in such a way that the fuse becomes unusable when the container is opened. Final samples of ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high nitrogen content for the purpose of testing the requirements of the Hazardous Substances Regulation must be kept at a temperature of 0 to 25 degrees Celsius. (2) The final samples shall be at least below Indicate the following information:

1.

the name and address of the Surveillance Authority;

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Number of the sampling protocol,

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in the case of fertilizers within the meaning of § 2 sentence 1 no. 1 of the Fertiliser Act, the name of the fertilizer, in the case of other substances, the name in accordance with § 2 sentence 1 no. 2 to 7 of the Fertiliser

The marking of the sample must be recorded by the seal or the seal. Unofficial table of contents

§ 10 Sample Protocol

(1) A sampling protocol with at least the following information shall be given on sampling:

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the competent surveillance authority and the name of the rehearsner,

2.

Number of the sampling protocol,

3.

the name or business name and address of the person in charge of the holding in which the sample is taken;

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in the case of fertilizers as defined in § 2 sentence 1 (1) of the Fertiliser Act, the name of the fertilizer, in the case of other substances, the name in accordance with § 2 sentence 1 no. 2 to 7 of the Fertiliser

5.

in the case of fertilizers within the meaning of § 2 sentence 1 point 1 of the Fertiliser Act, mandatory particulars of the marking according to Appendix 3 of the Fertiliser Ordinance, in the case of other substances the mandatory mandatory particulars to be indicated on the marking according to Annex 4 to the Fertilizer Regulation,

6.

the name or business name and address of the person responsible for placing the substance on the market within the scope of the Fertiliser Act;

7.

Numbers of orders, invoices or means of transport,

8.

the size and the external nature of the lot,

9.

Type of packaging and storage,

10.

the sampling procedure, including the number of individual samples,

11.

Place and date of sampling.

(2) The sampling protocol shall be submitted to the person in charge of the holding in which the sample is taken, or his representative for signature, a copy shall be left to him. (3) Each final sample shall be a copy of the Add the sampling protocol. Unofficial table of contents

§ 11 Use of the final samples

A final sample shall be sent immediately after sampling for the purposes of the official investigation to the body responsible for the investigation by the monitoring authority. A second final sample shall be kept by the Surveillance Authority for a possible amortised counter-investigation. A further final sample shall be left to the holding in which the individual samples have been taken, on request. Unofficial table of contents

§ 12 Analysis Methods

(1) The official study of ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high nitrogen content for the purpose of testing the requirements of the Hazardous Substances Regulation are those laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Parliament and of the Council on the of the Council of 13 1 October 2003 on fertilizers (OJ L 327, EU No 1). (2) In the official study of substances not covered by paragraph 1, appropriate methods are available for the investigation target, according to the manual of the Association of German Agricultural Investigation (Verband Deutscher Landeconomically Investigation- and research institutes,

1.

for the study of fertilizers Method book Volume II. 1 with 1. Supplement 1999 and 2. Supplementary Delivery 2004 and

2.

for the investigation of secondary raw materials fertilizers, culture substrates and soil additives Method book Volume II. 2, 1. Edition 2000,

in each case VDLUFA Verlag Darmstadt, Germany. Where there are no suitable methods available,

1.

such according to the method book for the analysis of compost of the Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost e. V., 4. Edition, July 1998, Verlag Waste Now e. V., Stuttgart, ISBN 3-928179-32-2,

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those of the German Institute for Standardization, as far as they are listed in the Appendix, or otherwise

3.

other scientifically recognized methods

(3) The test method applied in each case shall be indicated in the test report. Unofficial table of contents

§ 13 (omitted)

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Section 14 (Entry into force)

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Annex (to § 12 para. 2 sentence 2 no. 2)
Analytical methods of the German Institute for Standardization

(Fundstelle des Originaltextes: BGBl. I 2006, 1826)

Label	Title
DIN EN 12048	Solid fertilizers and calcium/magnesium soil improvers-Determination of moisture content-Gravimetric process by drying at (105 +-2) Grade C (ISO 8190: 1992 modified); German version EN 12048: 1996
DIN EN 12049	Solid fertilizers and calcium/magnesium soil improvers-Determination of the moisture content-Gravimetric process by drying under reduced pressure (ISO 8189: 1992 modified); German version EN 12049: 1996
DIN EN 13366	Fertilizer treatment with a cation exchange resin for the determination of the chelated trace nutrient content and the chelated portion of trace nutrients-German version EN 13366: 2001
DIN EN 13368-1	Fertilizers-Determination of chelating agents in fertilizers by ion chromatography-Part 1: EDTA, HEDTA and DTPA-German version EN 13368-1: 2001
DIN EN 13368-2	Fertilizer determination of chelating agents in fertilizers by ion chromatography-Part 2: EDDHA and EDDHMA-German version: EN 13368-2: 2001
DIN EN 13466-1	Fertilizer-Determination of the water content (Karl-Fischer-Procedure)-Part 1: methanol as extractant; German version: EN 13466-1: 2001
DIN EN 13466-2	Fertilizer-Determination of the water content (Karl-Fischer-Procedure)-Part 2: 2-propanol as an extractant; German version EN 13466-2: 2001
DIN EN 13651	Soil improvers and cultivation substrates-Extraction of nutrients soluble in calcium chloride/DTPA (CAT); German version EN 13651: 2001
DIN EN 13652	Soil improvers and cultivation substrates-Extraction of water-soluble nutrients and elements; German version EN 13652: 2001
DIN EN 13654-1	Soil improvers and cultivation substrates-Determination of nitrogen-Part 1: Modified procedure according to Kjeldahl; German version EN 13654-1: 2001

The DIN standards are to be obtained from Beuth Verlag Berlin.