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Regulations 1(2), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10(1)

SCHEDULE 1PRESCRIBED DESCRIPTIONS OF MATERIAL, MEANINGS OF NAMES, PARTICULARS AND INFORMATION TO BE CONTAINED IN THE STATUTORY STATEMENT AND LIMITS OF VARIATION

Limits of variation

1.  The limits of variation prescribed in this Schedule shall be the permitted deviations of the measured from the declared content of a nutrient, secondary nutrient or trace element, or of the measured from the declared neutralising value, or of the measured from the declared amount of material passing through a specified sieve.

2.  Save as prescribed in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8, the limits of variation shall be those set out in the fifth column of the following table.

3.  In Section B and Group 2 of Section C of the following table the negative limits of variation specified individually for N, P2O5 and K2O are those permitted for each nutrient taken separately and the limits of variation for the total nutrient content of a fertiliser shall be the sum of the negative deviations from the declared content.

4.  No limits of variation shall be permitted in respect of the minimum and maximum contents specified in the third column of the following table, save those prescribed in paragraph 6.

5.  Where no maximum limit is specified in the third column of the following table, no limits of variation are prescribed as respects an excess of nutrient, neutralising value or amount of material passing through a specified sieve above the declared value or amount, save those prescribed in paragraph 7(b).

6.  In the case of materials in Groups 1 to 4 of Section B and Group 2 of Section C of the following table which, not being designated as EEC fertilisers, are sold or offered for sale, and where the declared content of one or more of the nutrients falls below the following levels:

(i)in the case of nitrogen (N) — 2.5% in an NPK fluid fertiliser solution and 3.5% for all other fertilisers and

(ii)in the case of phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and potassium oxide (K2O) — 3.5% in a fluid fertiliser solution, 4.5% in an NPK fluid fertiliser suspension and 5.5% for all other fertilisers,

the limit of variation for the declared nutrient in such cases shall be that specified in the sixth column of the following table.

7.  The limits of variation permitted in respect of the declared content for the forms of nitrogen or the declared solubilities of phosphorus pentoxide shall be as follows:

(a)except as provided in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph, the limit of variation shall be 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:

(i)the levels specified in the third column of the following table save as respects the materials in Groups 1 to 4 of Section B and Group 2 of Section C of the said table which, not being designated as EEC fertilisers, are sold or offered for sale;

(ii)the limits of variation specified in the fifth or, where appropriate, the sixth column of the said table.

(b)in the case of materials in Group 1(c) of Section A and Groups 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Section B and Groups 1(d), 2, 3 and 4 of Section C of the following table which, not being designated as EEC fertilisers, are sold or offered for sale, the limits of variation of ureic nitrogen when declared at 10 % and above shall be plus or minus 1.5 % by weight and when declared below 10% shall be plus or minus 1.0% by weight.

8.  The limits of variation for trace elements and secondary nutrients other than where prescribed in Sections D and E of the following table shall be:

(i)trace elements — up to one-fifth of the declared value for a trace element content not exceeding 2% and 0.4% in absolute terms for a content of more than 2%;

(ii)secondary nutrients in the oxide form — up to a quarter of the declared value for a secondary nutrient content not exceeding 3.6% and 0.9% in absolute terms for a content of more than 3.6%. This is equivalent to the following maxima for the elemental forms—

  • 0.64% maximum for Ca

  • 0.55% maximum for Mg

  • 0.67% maximum for Na

  • 0.36% maximum for S.

SECTION A:STRAIGHT FERTILISERS

GroupName of MaterialMeaningDeclarationsLimits of variation (absolute value in percentage by weight, except where otherwise specified)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
*

This is only an indication of how the material should be named and accordingly this form of words should not be used in the statutory statement.

1(a)Ammonium nitrate

Chemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrate as its essential ingredient, and possibly fillers such as ground limestone, calcium sulphate, ground dolomite, magnesium sulphate and kieserite. The nitrogen (N) content must be not less than 20%, and the nitric nigrogen and ammoniacal nigrogen fractions should each account for about half the nitrogen present.

If the product is designated as an EEC fertiliser and contains more than 28% by weight of nigrogen (N) it shall have the following additional characteristics (all the percentages specified being by weight):

(i)

It shall not contain any inorganic additive or inert substance other than those named above which might increase the product’s sensitivity to heat or its tendency to detonate. Heavy metals must not be added deliberately, and any traces which are incidental to the production process must not, by their presentce, increase the product’s sensitivity to heat or its tendency to detonate.

(ii)

The oil retention of the product, which must first have undergone two thermal cycles of a temperature ranging from 25°C to 50°C, must not exceed 4%.

(iii)

The percnetage of combustible material, measured as carbon, must not in the case of a product containing 31.5% or more of nitrogen exceed 0.2%, and must not in te case of a product containing between 28% and 31.5% of nitrogen exceed 0.4%.

(iv)

A solution of 10 grams of the product in 100 millilitres of water must have a pH of at last 4.5.

(v)

Not more than 5% of the product must be capable of passing through a 1 millimetre mesh sieve, and not more than 3% through a 0.5 millimetre mesh sieve.

(vi)

The chlorine content must not exceed 0.01%

(vii)

The copper content shall not exceed 10 mg/kg.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.8 (for declarations up to and including 32%N)

0.6 (for declarations exceeding 32%N)

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Calcium ammonium nitrateChemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrate as its essential ingredient. The nigrogen (N) content must be not less than 20%, and the nitric nigrogen and ammoniacal nitrogen fractions should each account for about half the nigrogen present. The product may contain, in addition to ammonium nitrate, only calcium carbonate (limestone) and/or magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate (dolomite). The minimum content of these carbonates must be 20% and their purity level not less than 90%.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.8

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Ammonium sulphate-nitrateChemically obtained product with ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 25% ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen (N) with a minimum nitric nitrogen content of 5%.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.8

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Calcium cyanamideChemically obtained product with calcium cyanamide as its essential ingredient, calcium oxide and possibly small quantities of ammonium salts and urea, and containing not less than 18% total nitrogen (N), at least 75% of the declared nitrogen being bound in the form of cyanamide.Amount of total nitrogen1.0

Calcium magnesium nitrate

Nitrate of lime and magnesium

Chemically obtained product with calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate as essential ingredients, containing not less than 13% nitric nitrogen (N), and not less than 5% magnesium, expressed as MgO, in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.4

0.9

Calcium nitrate

Nitrate of lime

Chemically obtained product containing calcium nitrate as its essential ingredient and possibly ammonium nitrate, and containing not less than 15% total nitrogen (N), with a maximum ammoniacal nitrogen content of 1.5%

Amount of total nitrogen

Optional declarations

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.4

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Chile nitrate

Magnesium ammonium nitrate

Product prepared from caliche, with sodium nitrate as its essential ingredient, and containing at least 15% nitric nitrogen (N).

Chemically obtained product with ammonium nitrate and magnesium compound salts (dolomite magnesium carbonate and/or magnesium sulphate) as essential ingredients and containing not less than 19% ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen (N) (with a minimum nitric nitrogen content of 6%) and not less than 5% magnesium expressed as total MgO.

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of total magnesium oxide

Optional declarations

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.4

0.8

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

0.9

0.9

Magnesium sulphonitrateChemically obtained product with ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate and magnesium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 19% ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen (N), with a minimum nitric nitrogen content of 6%, and not less than 5% magnesium expressed as MgO in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.8

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

0.9

Nitrogenous calcium cyanamideChemically obtained product with calcium cyanamide as its essential ingredient, calcium oxide and possibly small quantities of ammonium salts and urea plus added nitrate, and containing not less than 18% total nitrogen (N), at least 75% of the declared non-nitric nitrogen being bound in the form of cyanamide. The nitric nitrogen content must be not less than 1% and not greater than 3%.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

1.0

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Sodium nitrate

Nitrate of soda

Chemically obtained product with sodium nitrate as its essential ingredient and containing not less than 15% nitric nitrogen (N).Amount of nitric nitrogen0.4
Sulphate of ammoniaChemically obtained product with ammonium sulphate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 20% ammoniacal nigrogen (N).Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen0.3
UreaChemically obtained product with carbonyl diamide (carbamide) at its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 44% total ureic nigrogen (N) (including biuret), with a maximum biuret content of 1.2%Amount of ureic nitrogen0.4
1(b)Straight nitrogenous fertilisers names in accordance with Regulation 4(3)*Any straight nitrogenous fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.Amount of total nitrogen0.8
1(c)Nitrogenous fertiliser. In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contributionProduct obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 1(a), 1(b) and 4(a) of section A of this table.Amount of total nitrogen

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% N).

0.8 (for delcarations exceeding 10% N and up to and including 15% N)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% N)

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be madeAs set out in paragraph 7(b) of this Schedule
2(a)Aluminium–calcium phosphateProduct obtained in amorphous form by heat treatement and grinding, with aluminium and calcium phosphates as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 30% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joulie). Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm and not less than 98% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

0.8

0.8

Basic slag

Thomas phosphates

Thomas slag

Product obtained in iron-smelting by treatment of the phosphorus melts and with calcium silicophosphates as essential ingredients, containing not less than 12% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids) at least 75&:percnt; of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid. Not less than 75% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm and not less than 96% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

1.0

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

No limits of variation are permitted when the declaration is expressed as a range of 2% by weight

Calcined phosphateProduct obtained by heat treatment of ground rock phosphate with alkaline compounds and silicic acid, with alkaline calcium phosphate and calcium silicate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 25% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Petermann). Not less than 75% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm and not less than 96% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm.Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate0.8
Dicalcium phosphateProduct obtained by precipitation of solubilised phosphoric acid from mineral phosphates or bones, with dicalcium phosphate dihydrate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 38% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Petermann). Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm and not less than 98% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm.Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate0.8
Partially solubilised rock phosphateProduct obtained by partial solubilisation of ground rock phosphate with sulphuric acid or phosphoric acid, with monocalcium phsophate, tricalcium phsophate and calcium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 20% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 40% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in water. Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm and not less than 98% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.8

0.9

Soft ground rock phosphateProduct obtained by grinding soft mineral phosphates with tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate as essential ingredients and containing not less than 25% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 55% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% formic acid. Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a seive with a mesh of 0.063 mm and not less than 99% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.125 mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentixide soluble in 2% formic acid

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm

0.8

0.8

5.0% of amount stated

Normal superphosphateProduct obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with sulphuric acid, with monocalcium phosphate as an essential ingredient as well as calcium sulphate, and containing not less than 16% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, at least 93% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate being soluble in water.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.8

0.9

Concentrated superphosphateProduct obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid, with monocalcium phosphate as an essential ingredient as well as calcium sulphate, and containing not less than 25% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, at least 93% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citate being soluble in water.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.8

0.9

Triple superphosphateProduct obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with phosphoric acid, with monocalcium phosphate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 38% phosphorus pentoxide (P2OP5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, at least 93% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate being soluble in water.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.8

1.3

2(b)Phosphatic neutral filter cakeProduct obtained in detergent manufacture by treatment of phsophate rock with sulphuric acid and extraction of the soluble phosphates from the resulting precipitate, and containing not less than 20% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

1.0

1.0

Phosphated slagProduct obtained by blending low grade basic slag and phosphate rock and containing not less than 16% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.8

0.8

Basic slag medium concentrationProduct obtained in iron smelting by treatment of phosphorus melts with calcium silicophosphates as essential ingredients and containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid. Not less than 75% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm and not less than 96;% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.1

0.8

No limits of variation are permitted with the declaration is expressed as a range of 2% by weight

Granular basic slagProduct obtained in iron smelting by treatment of phosphorus melts, with calcium silicophosphates as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid after the sample has been ground to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm. Not less than 70% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630 mm and not more than 12% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

1.0

0.8

No limits of variation are permitted with the declaration is expressed as a range of 2% by weight

Rock phosphateProduct not otherwise specified in this table obtained from mineral calcium phosphate deposits, to which no other matter has been added and containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.150 mm

0.8

0.8

5% of amount stated

2(c)Straight phosphatic fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)*Any straight phosphatic fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide0.9
2(d)Phosphatic fertiliserProduct obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 7(a), 2(b), 2(c) and 4(b) of Section A of this table.Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10&[ercnt; P2O5)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% P2O5 and up to and including 15% P2O5

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% P2O5

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contributionAmount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid0.8
3(a)Enriched Kainit saltProduct obtained from crude potassium salts, enriched by blending with potassium chloride, and containing not less than 18% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O).Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water1.0
In addition usual trading names may be given
Optional declarations

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water where this is greater than 5%

0.9
KainitProduct obtained from crude potassium salts, and containing not less than 10% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O), and not less than 5% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts.Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water1.5
In addition usual trading names may be givenAmount of magnesium oxide soluble in water0.9

Muriate of potash

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained from crude potassium salts with potassium chloride as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 37% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O).Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.0 (for declarations up to and including 55% K2O)

0.5 (for declarations exceeding 55% K2O)

Potassium chloride containing magnesium saltProduct obtained from crude potassium salts with added magnesium salts, with potassium chloride and magnesium salts as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 37% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O) and not less than 5% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

1.5

0.9

Sulphate of potashProduct obtained chemically from potassium salts, with potassium sulphate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 47% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O) with a maximum chlorine (Cl) content of 3%

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine where this is lower than 3%

0.5

0.2

Sulphate of potash containing magnesium salt

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained chemically from potassium salts with possible addition of magnesium salts, with potassium sulphate and magnesium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 22% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O) and not less than 8% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts, with a maximum chlorine content of 3%

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine where this is lower than 3%

1.5

0.9

0.2

Kieserite with potassium sulphate

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained from Kieserite with potassium sulphate added and containing not less than 6% water-soluble potassium oxide (K2O) and not less than 8% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts, where the two together are not less than 20%, with a maximum chlorine content of 3%

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine where this is lower than 3%

1.5

0.9

0.2

3(b)Nitrate of potashPotassium nitrate for fertilising purposes.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of total potassium oxide

0.5

2.0

Potassium basic slagA mixture of basic slag and muriate or sulphate of potash containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) (soluble in mineral acids) and not less than 5% total potassium oxide (K2O), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

Amount of total potassium oxide

Amount of slag as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.5 mm

1.0

1.0

1.0 (for declarations up to and including 15% K2O)

2.0 (for declarations exceeding 15%K2O)

5.0% of amount stated

Potassic nitrate of soda

Chilean potash nitrate

A mixture of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate for fertilising purposes.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of total potassium oxide

0.5

0.8

3(c)Straight potassic fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)*Any straight potassic fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.Amount of total potassium oxide1.0
3(d)Potassic fertiliserProduct obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c) of Section A of this table.Amount of total potassium oxide0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% K2O)
In addition the source material shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% and up to and including 15% K2O)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% K2O)

4(a)Castor mealThe residue which is obtained by the removal of oil from commercially pure castor seed.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
Dried bloodBlood which has been dried, to which no other matter has been added, and which is used for fertilising purposes, containing not less than 11% total nigrogen.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
HoofsThe product obtained by crushing or grinding hoof, to which no other matter has been added, containing not less than 12% total nitrogen.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
Hoofs and hornsA mixture of hoof and horn, crushed or ground, to which no other matter has been added, containing not less than 12% total nitrogen.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
HornsThe product obtained by crushing or grinding horn, to whch no other matter has been added, containing not less than 12% total nitrogen.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
Oilseed fertiliserProduct obtained by the removal of oil from seeds not otherwise specified in this table (excluding mowrah meal and used for fertilising purposes.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
4(b)Rape mealThe residue which is obtained by the removal of oil from commercially pure rape seed.Amount of total nitrogen0.5

Precipitated bone phosphate

Dicalcium bone phosphate

An insoluble calcium phosphate prepared by treating commercially pure bone with acid and precipitation of phosphate from the solution.Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in citric acid1.0
4(c)Bone mealCommercially pure bone, raw or degreased, which has been ground or crushed, of which not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 6.7 mm square apertures.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5

1.5

Fish guanoProduct obtained by drying and grinding or otherwise treating fish or fish waste, to which no other matter has been added.Amount of total nitrogen0.5
Fish manureAmount of total phosphorus pentoxide1.0
4(b)

Meat and bone meal

Meat meal

Meat and bone tankage

Carcase meal

The product of drying and grinding or otherwise treating bone, flesh, fibre and other slaughterhouse residues, to which no other matter has been added.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5

1.0

Raw guanoThe excrement and remains of any birds, except poultry, containing both nitrogen and phosphorus, prepared for use by screening where necessary, to which no addition has been made.Amount of total nitrogen20.0% of amount stated (with a minimum of 0.25% and a maximum of 1.5)
Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide10.0% of amount stated (with a maximum of 2.0)
Amount of total potassium oxide20.0% of amount stated
4(c)

Shoddy manure

Wool waste

Wool combings

Wool manure

Flock dust

Waste of wool, or of wool mixed with fibrous materials such as are associated with wool in the textile industries including cotton and similar non-wool materials, to which no other matter has been added, the fibre content of which contains not less than 50% of wool by weight.NoneNone
Steamed bone flourCommercially pure bone, degreased and ground or crushed, from which the nitrogen has been partly or wholly removed by steam, of which not less than 75% will pass through a British Standard Test Sieve No. 16.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5

1.0

Steamed bone mealCommercially pure bone, degreased and ground or crushed, from which the nitrogen has been partly or wholly removed by steam, of which not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 6.7 mm square aperture.

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5

1.0

5(a)Ground burnt limeCommercial calcium oxide containing not more than 27% magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 6.3 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Kibbled burnt limeCommercial calcium oxide containing not more than 27% magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 45 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Burnt limeCommercial calcium oxide containing not more than 27% magnesium as MgO.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Magnesian ground burnt limeCommercial oxide obtained from magnesian limestone containing more than 27% magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 6.3 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Magnesian kibbled burnt limeCommercial oxide obtained from magnesian limestone containing more than 27% magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 45 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Magnesian burnt limeCommercial oxide obtained from magnesian limestone containing more than 27% magnesium as MgO.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
ChalkCretaceous limestone.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Ground chalkCretaceous limestone of which 98% will pass through a sieve of 6.3 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Screened chalkCretaceous limestone of which 98% will pass through a sieve of 45 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Hydrated limeProduct obtained by slaking burnt lime or magnesian burnt lime of which not less than 95% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Ground limestoneSedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium carbonate and containing not more than 15% of magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5 mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35 mm and not less than 40% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Screened limestone

Limestone dust

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium carbonate and containing not more than 15% of magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5 mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35 mm and not less than 20% will pass throug;h a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Coarse screened limestone

Coarse limestone dust

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium carbonate and containing not more than 15% of magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5 mm, not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 3.35 mm and not less than 15% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian ground limestoneSedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium and magnesium carbonates and containing not less than 15% of magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35 mm and not less than 40 % will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian screened limestoneSedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium and magnesium carbonates and containing not less than 15% of magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35 mm and not less than 20% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Coarse magnesian screened limestone

Coarse magnesian limestone dust

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium and magnesium carbonates and containing not less than 15% of magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 3.35 mm and not less than 15% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Pulverised shellsPulverised calcareous sea shells of which 100% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 6.3 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Shell sandCalcareous sea sand of which 100% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 6.3 mm.Neutralising value5.0% of amount stated
Mixed limeA product resulting from mixing two or more forms of liming material specified in this schedule not being materials for which there is no minimum standard laid down in column 3 of this schedule or material produced during the manufacture of commercial burnt lime or hydrated lime.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 6.3 mm

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

Furnace slagThe unamended by-product of iron manufacture which has been reduced in size so that 100% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 5 mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 3.35 mm, and not less than 40% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

5(b)Liming material named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)*Any liming material not otherwise specified in Group 5(a) of Section A of this table and not injurious to plants or soil.

Neutralising value

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 5 mm

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 3.353 mm

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

5.0% of amount stated

SECTION B:COMPOUND FERTILISERS

GroupName of MaterialMeaningDeclarationsLimits of variation (absolute value in percnetage by weight, except where otherwise specified)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
*

As determined by the Petermann method.

*

This is only an indication of how the material should be named and accordingly this form of words should not be used in the statutory statement.

1NPK fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate, or partially solubilised rock phosphate.

The P2O5 content soluble only in mineral acids must not exceed 2%.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of:

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser containing aluminium-calcium phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nigrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% must be soluble in water, and at least 5% soluble in mineral acids; and

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas Phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate or partially solubilised rock phosphate, and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1

P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in waterAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids (after deduction of the amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water)As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrateAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide (K2O)K2 1.1K2O 0.5
Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Cl 0.2
Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

NPK fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

NPK fertiliser containing partially solubilised rock phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nigrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% should be soluble only in mineral acids, at least 5% soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water and at least 2.5% soluble in water;

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. Neither product must contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate or aluminium-calcium phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm, and not less than 90% of the partially solubilised rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble only in mineral acidsAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this ScheduleK2O 0.5
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+p2O51.9

+K2O1.9

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phsophorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain any phosphate material other than aluminium-calcium phosphate and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrateAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, calcined phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegatable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less t;han 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. The product must not contain any phposphate material other than calcined phosphate. Not less than 75% of the calcined phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate*

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P21.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine may be made”.

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, soft ground rock phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:—

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. At least 55% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in 2% formic acid. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than soft ground rock phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acidAs set out in parabraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P21.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine may be made”.

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: basic slag only)

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas phosphate only)

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas slag only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag.

Not less than 75:% of the basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P21.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine may be made”.

Cl 0.2
2NP fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain basic slag. Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate or partially solubilised rock phosphate.

The P2O5 content soluble only in mineral acids must not exceed 2%.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentixide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate.

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser containing aluminium-calcium phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% must be soluble in water, and at least 5% soluble in mineral acids.

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate or partially solubilised rock phosphate, and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids (after deduction of the amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

NP fertiliser containing partially solubilised rock phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% should be soluble only in mineral acids, at least 5% soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water and at least 2.5% soluble in water.

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. Neither product must contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate or aluminium-calcium phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm, and not less than 90% of the partially solubilised rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble only in mineral acids

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this schedule

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain any phosphate material other than aluminium-calcium phosphate and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this schedule

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: calcined phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than calcined phosphate. Not less than 75% of the calcined phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate*

P2O5 1.1

N1.5

+P2O51.5

P2O5 0.5
NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: soft ground rock phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 55% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in 2% formic acid. The product must not contain anyh phosphate material other than soft ground rock phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this schedule

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient basic slag only)

NP fertiliser (Phosphorus ingredient: Thomas phosphate only)

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas slag only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag. Not less than 75% of the basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

P2O5 1.1

N1.5

+P2O51.5

P2O5 0.5
NP fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
4PK fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate, or partially solubilised rock phosphate.

The P2O5 content soluble only in mineral acids must not exceed 2%.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser containing aluminium calcium phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% must be soluble in water, and at least 5% soluble in mineral acids;

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate, or partially solubilised rock phosphate, and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids (after deduction of the amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

P2O5 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

P2O5 0.5
Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% whould be soluble only in mineral acids, at least 5% soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water and at least 2.5% soluble in water.

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble only in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

P2O5 0.5
PK fertiliser containing partially sulubilised rock phosphateThe sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. Neither product must contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate or aluminium-calcium phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm, and not less than 90% of the partially solubilised rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.
Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain any phosphate material other than aluminium-calcium phosphate and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citate

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

P2O5 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; calcined phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than calcined phosphate. Not less than 75% of the calcined phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh or 0.160 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate*

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: soft ground rock phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 55% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in 2% formic acid. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than soft ground rock phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

P2O5 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: basic slag only)

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: Thomas phosphate only)

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: Thomas slag only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag. Not less than 75% of the basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

5Compound fertiliser

Product not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and potassium oxide (K2O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% each of these nutrients.

At least one of the nutrients must be derived from a material mentioned in the second column of Section A of this table.

Nitrogen(N)

Amount of nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Phosporus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

N. 0.5 (for declarations below 3.5% N)

1.1 (for declarations 3.5% N and above)

As set out in paragraph 7(b) of this Schedule

P2O5 (for declarations below 5,.5% P2P5)

1.1 (for declarations 5,5% P2O5 and above)

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

6Compound fertilisers not containing any material mentioned in the second column of Section A of this table*Products not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, including those products obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and potassium oxide (K2O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% each of these nutrients. None of the nutrients must be derived from a material mentioned in the second column of Section A of this table.
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of total potassium oxide

K2 (for declarations bewlo 5.5% K2O)

1.1 (for declarations 5.5% K2O and above)

N+P2O51.5for products containing two nutrients only

N+K2O1.5for products containing two nutrients only

P2O5+K2O1.5for products containing two nutrients only

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

SECTION C:FLUID FERTILISERS

GroupName of MaterialMeaningDeclarationLimits of variation (absolute value in % by weight, except where stated)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
*

This is only an indication of how the material should be named and accordingly this form of words should not be used in the statutory statement.

1(a)Nitrogen fertiliser solutionProduct obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight not less than 15% nitrogen (N). Nitrogen to be expressed as total nitrogen or, if there is only one form, nitric nitrogen or ammoniacal nitrogen or ureic nitrogen. The maximum biuret content to be ureic N × 0.026

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weigh, of:

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Optional declarations

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2%, the statement “low in biuret” may be made

0.6
Ammonium nitrate-urea fertiliser solutionProduct obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, with ammonium nitrate and urea as essential ingredients, containing by weight not less than 26% nitrogen (N). Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen, where the ureic nitrogen accounts for about half of the nitrogen present. The maximum biuret content to be 0.5%

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen

Optional declarations

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2% the statement “low in biuret” may be made

0.6

Calcium nitrate solution (may be followed by one of the following indications:

  • for foliar application

  • for making nutrient solutions

  • for ferti-irrigation)

Product obtained by dissolving calcium nitrate in water and containing not less than 8% nitrogen (N). Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogen with a maximum 1% ammoniacal nitrogen.

Amount of total nitrogen

Optional declarations

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.6
Amount of calcium, where a use is stipulated (see column 1)One quarter, up to a limit of 0.9%
1(b)Aqueous ammoniaSolution containing ammonia gas dissolved in water, containing not less than 15% ammoniacal nitrogen(N).Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen0.3
1(c)Straight nitrogenous fluid fertilisers named in accordance with regulation 4(3)*Any straight nitrogenous fluid fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.Amount of total nitrogen0.8
1(d)Nitrogenous fluid fertiliserProduct obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 1(a), 1(b) and 1(c) of Section C of this table.Amount of total nitrogen

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% N)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% N and up to and including 15% N)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% N)

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution
Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be madeAs set out in paragraph 7(b) of this schedule
1(e)Straight Phosphatic fluid fertilixsers named in accordance with regulation 4(3)*Straight Phosphatic fluid fertiliser.Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide0.9
1(f)Phosphatic fluid fertiliserProduct obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers at Group 1(e).Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% P2O5)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% P2O5 and up to and including 15% P2O5)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% P2O5)

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid0.8
1(g)Straight potassic fluid fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)*Straight potassic fluid fertiliser.Amount of total potassium oxide1.0
1(h)

Potassic fluid fertiliser

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers at Group 1(g).Amount of total potassium oxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% K2O)

0.8 (for declarations up to and including 10% K2O)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15&:percnt; K2O)

2NPK fertiliser solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 2% nitrogen (N)

2.  Not less than 3% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

3.  Not less than 3% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 15% by weight.

Maximum biuret content: Ureic N × 0.026.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:—

1.  nitric nigrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Other than EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Potassium Oxide (P2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2% the statement “low in biuret” may be made. Amount of chlorine. Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

N + P2O5 + K2O 1.9

Cl 0.2

N 0.5

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

NPK fertiliser suspension

Product in fluid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in suspension in water and in solution without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  not less than 3% nitrogen (N)

2.  not less than 4% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

3.  Not less than 4% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must not be less than 20% by weight.

Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0.026.

The fertiliser must not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphates, or natural phosphates

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:—

1.  nitric nigrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Other than EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:—

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of:—

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2% the statement “low in biuret” may be made

Amount of chlorine. Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P2O5 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

Cl 0.2

N 0.5

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

NP fertiliser solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  not less than 3% nigrogen(N)

2.  not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must not be less than 18% by weight.

The maximum biuret content is ureic N × 0.026.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:—

1.  nitric nigrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Other than EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Optional declaration

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2% the statement “low in biuret” may be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P2O5 1.1

N1.5

+P2O51.5

N 0.5

P2O5 0.5

NP fertiliser suspension

Product in fluid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in solution and in suspension in water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N)

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must not be less than 18% by weight.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:—

1.  nitric nigrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Other than EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

The maximum biuret content is ureic N × 0.026.Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of:
The fertiliser may not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphate or natural phosphates.

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Optional Declaration

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2% the statement “low in biuret” may be made

P2O5 1.1

N1.5

+P2O51.5

P2O5 0.5

NK fertiliser solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic products of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must not be less than 15%

The maximum biuret content shall be ureic N × 0.026.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:—

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Other than EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

K2O 1.1

N1.5

+K2O1.5

N 0.5

K2O 0.5

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2%, the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2%, the statement “low in biuret” may be made

Cl 0.2

NK fertiliser suspension

Product in fluid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in solution and in suspension in the water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the two nutrients must not be less than 18% by weight.

The maximum biuret content shall be urieic N × 0.026.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:—

1.  nitric nigrogen

2.  ammoniacal nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

Other than EEC fertiliser

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2%, the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

Where the biuret content is less than 0.2%, the statement “low in biuret” may be made

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegatable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must not be less than 18% by weight.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Potassium oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

PK fertiliser suspension

Product in fluid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in solution and in suspension in water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must not be less than 18% by weight.

The fertilisers must not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphates or natural phosphates.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of:

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of water-soluble potassium oxide

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

3Compound fluid fertiliserProducts not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosporus pentoxide (P2O5) and potassium oxide (K2O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% of each of these nutrients. At least one of these nutrients must be derived from a material in the second column of Group 1 of Section C of this table.
Nitrogen (N)

Amount of total nitrogen

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

N 0.5 (for declarations below 3.5% N)

N 1.1 (for declarations 3.5% N and above)

As set out in paragraph 7(b) of this Schedule

P2O5 0.5 (for declarations below 5.5% P2O5)

P2O5 1.1 (for declarations 5.5% P2O5 and above

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

4Compound fluid fertiliser not containing any material mentioned in the second column of Group 1 of Section C of this table*Products not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, including those products obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and potassium oxide (K2O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% of these nutrients.
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of total potassium oxide

K2O 0.5 (for declarations below 5.5% K2O)

K2O 1.1 (for declarations 5.5% K2O and above)

N + P2O5 1.5for products containing two nutrients only

N + K2O 1.5for products containing two nutrients only

P2O5+K2O 1.5for products containing two nutrients only

None of the nutrients may be derived from a material mentioned in the second column of Group 1 of this Section of this table.

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+k2O1.9

SECTION DFERTILISERS CONTAINING BORON, COBALT, COPPER, IRON, MANGANESE, MOLYBDENUM OR ZINC AS TRACE ELEMENTS

GroupName of MaterialMeaningDeclarationLimits of variation (absolute value in % by weight, except when stated)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
1 BORON

Boric acid

In addition usual trading name may be given

Product obtained by the action of an acid on a borate and containing not less than 14% boron soluble in water.Amount of boron soluble in water0.4

Sodium borate

In addition usual trading name may be given

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a sodium borate and containing not less than 10% boron soluble in water.Amound of boron soluble in water0.4

Calcium borate

In addition usual trading name may be given

Product obtained partly from colemanite or pandermite having as its essential ingredient calcium borate of which at least 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve. Containing not less than 7% boron.Amount of total boron0.4
Boron ethanol amineProduct obtained from the reaction of boric acid with an ethanol amine and containing not less than 8% boron soluble in water.Amount of boron soluble in water0.4
Borated fertiliser in solution or suspensionProduct obtained by dissolution or suspension in water of one or more of the following: boric acid, sodium borante, boron ethanol amine and containing not less than 2% boron soluble in water.Amount of boron soluble in water0.4
COBALT

Cobalt salt

The designation must include the name of the combined mineral anion

Product obtain chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of cobalt and containing not less than 19% cobalt soluble in water.Amount of cobalt soluble in water0.4

Cobalt chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining cobalt chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 2% cobalt soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of cobalt soluble in water

Amount of chelated cobalt

0.4

0.25

Solution of cobalt fertiliser

In addition the designation must include the name of the mineral anion and/or the nature of the chelating agent

Product obtained by dissolving cobalt salt and/or cobalt chelate in water and containing not less than 2% cobalt soluble in water.

Amount of cobalt soluble in water

Amount of chelated cobalt

0.4

0.4

COPPER

Copper salt

In addition the designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of copper and containing not less than 20% copper soluble in water.Amount of copper soluble in water0.4
Copper oxideProduct obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient copper oxide of which 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 70% total copper.Amount of total copper0.4
Copper hydroxideProduct obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient copper hydroxide of which 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 45% total copper.Amount of total copper0.4

Copper chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining copper chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 9% copper soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of copper soluble in water

Amount of chelated copper

0.4

0.4

Copper-based fertiliser

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by mixing copper salt, copper oxide, copper hydroxide or copper chelate of which at least 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 5% total copper.

Amount of total copper

Amount of copper, soluble in water if this accounts for at least one-quarter of the total copper

Amount of chelated copper

0.4

Copper fertiliser solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving copper salt and/or copper chelate and containing not less than 3% copper soluble in water.

Amount of copper soluble in water

Amount of chelated copper

0.4

0.4

IRON

Iron salt

In addition the designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a ferrous salt (Fe II) and containing not less than 12% iron soluble in water.Amount of iron soluble in water0.4

Iron chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining iron chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 5% iron soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of iron soluble in water

Amount of chelated iron

0.4

0.4

Iron fertiliser solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving iron salt and/or iron chelate in water and containing not less than 2% iron soluble in water.

Amount of iron soluble in water

Amount of chelated iron

0.4

0.4

MANGANESE

Manganese salt

In addition the designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of manganese (II) and containing not less than 17% manganese soluble in water.Amount of manganese soluble in wter0.4

Manganese chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining manganese chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 5% manganese soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of manganese soluble in water

Amount of chelated manganese

0.4

0.4

Manganese oxideProduct obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredients manganese oxides of which at least 80% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 40% total manganese.Amount of total manganese0.4
Manganese-based fertiliserProduct obtained by mixing manganese salt and manganese oxide and containing not less than 17% total manganese.

Amount of total manganese

Amount of manganese soluble in water if this accounts for at least one-quarter of the total manganese

0.4

Fertiliser in manganese based solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving manganese salt and/or manganese chelate in water and containing not less than 3% manganese soluble in water.

Amount of manganese soluble in water

Amount of chelated manganese

0.4

0.4

MOLYBDENUMSodium molybdateProduct obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient sodium mobybdate and containing not less than 35% molybdenum soluble in water.Amount of molybdenum soluble in water0.4
Ammonium molybdateProduct obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient ammonium molybdate and containing not less than 50% molybdenum soluble in water.Amount of molybdenum soluble in water0.4
Molybdenum-based fertiliserProduct obtained by mixing sodium molybdate and ammonium molybdate and containing not less than 35% molybdenum soluble in water.Amount of molybdenum soluble in water0.4
Molybdenum fertiliser in solutionProduct obtained by dissolving sodium molybdate and or ammonium molybdate in water and 5% molybdenum soluble in water.Amount of molybdenum soluble in water0.4
ZINC

Zinc salt

In addition th designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of zinc and containing not less than 15% zinc soluble in water.Amount of zinc soluble in water0.4

Zinc chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining zinc chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 5% zinc soluble in water.

Amount of zinc soluble in water

Amount of chelated zinc

0.4

0.4

Zinc oxideProduct obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient zinc oxide and containing not less than 70% total zinc.Amount of total zinc0.4
Zinc based fertiliserProduct derived from zinc salt and zinc chelate containing not less than 30% total zinc.

Amount of total zinc

Amount of zinc soluble in water if this accounts for at least one-quarter of the total zinc

0.4

Zinc based solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving zinc salt and/or zinc chelae in water. Contains not less than 3% zinc soluble in water.

Amount of zinc soluble in water

Amount of chelated zinc

0.4

0.4

2Mixture of trace elements

Product of two or more of the products listed in (1) above. Contains not less than 5% of trace elements when a solid and 2% when a liquid. Contains not less than this following for each trace element declared:

exclusively mineralchelated or complexed
percentage weight of fertiliser
Boron0.20.2
Cobalt0.020.02
Copper0.50.1
Iron2.00.3
Manganese0.50.1
Molybdenum0.02
Zinc0.50.1

Amount of total trace element

Amount of trace element soluble in water, where this accounts for at least one half of the total content

Amount of chelated trace element

0.4

SECTION EFERTILISERS CONTAINING MAINLY CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM OR SULPHUR AS NUTRIENTS

GroupName of MaterialMeaningDeclarationLimits of variation (absolute value in % by weight, except when stated)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)

Calcium sulphate

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product of natural or industrial origin containing as its essential ingredient calcium sulphate at various degrees of hydration, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 25% calcium oxide

2.  Not less than 35% sulphur trioxide

Calcium and sulphur are expressed as total calcium oxide and sulphur trioxide

Not less than 80% of the calcium sulphate should be able to pass through a 2 mm sieve.

Not less than 99% of the calcium sulphate should be able to pass through a 10 mm sieve.

Amount of total sulphur trioxide

Optional declaration

Amount of calcium oxide

0.9

0.9

Calcium chloride solution

Calcium chloride solution of industrial origin, containing not less than 12% calcium oxide.

Calcium is expressed as calcium oxide soluble in water.

Amount of calcium oxide

Optional declaration

for plant spraying

0.9
Elemental sulphur

Comparatively refined natural or industrial product containing not less than 98% sulphur (245% sulphur trioxide).

Sulphur is expressed as total sulphur trioxide.

Amount of total sulphur trioxide0.9

Kieserite

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product of mineral origin containing monohydrated magnesium sulphate as its main component containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 24% magnesium oxide

2.  Not less than 45% sulphur trioxide.

Magnesium and sulphur expressed as mangesium oxide soluble in water and sulphur trioxide soluble in water.

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

Optional declaration

Amount of sulphur-trioxide soluble in water

0.9

0.9

Magnesium sulphate

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product containing heptahydrated magnesium sulphate as its main component and containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 15% magnesium oxide

2.  Not less than 28% sulphur trioxide.

Magnesium and sulphur are expressed as magnesium oxide soluble in water and sulphur trioxide.

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

Optional declaration

Amount of sulphur trioxide soluble in water

0.9

0.9

Magnesium chloride solution

Product obtained by dissolving magnesium chloride of industrial origin and containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 13% magnes;um oxide

2.  Not less than 3% calcium oxide.

Amount of magnesium oxide0.9

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