# Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 relating to fertilisers (Text with EEA relevance), Division C.2: Compound fluid fertilisers


C.2.1.
Type designation:
NPK-fertiliser solution.
Data on method of production:
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.
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
Total: 15 %, (N + P2O5 + K2O);
For each of the nutrients: 2 % N, 3 % P2O5, 3 % K2O;
Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0,026.
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisersOther requirements
N
P2O5
K2O
N
P2O5
K2O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
Water-soluble P2O5
Water-soluble K2O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2) to (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
Water-soluble P2O5
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.2
Type designation:
NPK-fertiliser solution containing urea formaldehyde
Data on method of production:
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 and containing urea formaldehyde
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total 15 % (N +P 2 O 5 +K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients:
5 % N, at least 25 % of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5)
3 % P 2 O 5
3 % K 2 O
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(5)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(4)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.3
Type designation:
NPK-fertiliser suspension
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid form, in which the nutrients are derived from substances both in suspension in the water and in solution without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 20 %, (N + P 2 O 5 + K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients: 3 % N, 4 % P 2 O 5 , 4 % K 2 O
—
Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(1)
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(2)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate
(3)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
The fertilisers must not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphates or rock phosphates
(1)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is less than 2 %, only solubility 2 shall be declared
(2)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is at least 2 %, solubility 3 and the water-soluble P 2 O 5 content shall be declared
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.4
Type designation:
NPK-fertiliser suspension containing urea formaldehyde
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid 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 and containing urea formaldehyde
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total 20 % (N +P 2 O 5 +K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients:
5 % N, at least 25 % of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5)
At least 3/5 of the declared nitrogen content (5) must be soluble in hot water
4 % P 2 O 5
4 % K 2 O
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(5)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(1)
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(2)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate
(3)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(4)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
The fertilisers must not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphates or rock phosphates
(1)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is less than 2 %, only solubility (2) shall be declared
(2)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is at least 2 %, solubility (3) and the water-soluble P 2 O 5 content shall be declared
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.5
Type designation:
NP-fertiliser solution
Data on method of production:
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
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 18 %, (N + P 2 O 5 )
—
For each of the nutrients: 3 % N, 5 % P 2 O 5
—
Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
C.2.6
Type designation:
NP-fertiliser solution containing urea formaldehyde
Data on method of production:
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 and containing urea formaldehyde
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total 18 % (N +P 2 O 5 )
—
For each of the nutrients:
5 % N, at least 25 % of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5)
5 % P 2 O 5
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(5)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(4)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
C.2.7
Type designation:
NP-fertiliser suspension
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid 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
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 18 %, (N + P 2 O 5 )
—
For each of the nutrients: 3 % N, 5 % P 2 O 5
—
Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers. Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(1)
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(2)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate
(3)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
The fertilisers may not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphate or rock phosphates
(1)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is less than 2 % only solubility 2 shall be declared
(2)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is at least 2 %, solubility 3 will be declared and the water-soluble P 2 O 5 content must be stated
C.2.8
Type designation:
NP-fertiliser suspension containing urea formaldehyde
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid 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 and containing urea formaldehyde
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total 18 % (N +P 2 O 5 )
—
For each of the nutrients:
5 % N, at least 25 % of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5)
At least 3/5 of the declared nitrogen content (5) must be soluble in hot water
5 % P 2 O 5
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(5)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(1)
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(2)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate
(3)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(4)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
The fertilisers must not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphates or rock phosphates
(1)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is less than 2 %, only solubility (2) shall be declared
(2)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is at least 2 %, solubility (3) and the water-soluble P 2 O 5 content shall be declared
C.2.9
Type designation:
NK-fertiliser solution
Data on method of production:
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
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 15 % (N + K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients: 3 % N, 5 % K 2 O
—
Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.10
Type designation:
NK-fertiliser solution containing urea formaldehyde
Data on method of production:
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 and containing urea formaldehyde
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total 15 % (N + K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients:
5 % N, at least 25 % of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5)
5 % K 2 O
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(5)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(4)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.11
Type designation:
NK-fertiliser suspension
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid 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
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 18 % (N + K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients: 3 % N, 5 % K 2 O
—
Maximum biuret content: ureic N × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.12
Type designation:
NK-fertiliser suspension containing urea formaldehyde
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid 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 and containing urea formaldehyde
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total 18 %(N +K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients:
5 % N, at least 25 % of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5)
At least 3/5 of the declared nitrogen content (5) must be soluble in hot water
5 % K 2 O
Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + urea formaldehyde N) × 0,026
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
Nitric nitrogen
(3)
Ammoniacal nitrogen
(4)
Ureic nitrogen
(5)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
Water-soluble K 2 O
(1)
Total nitrogen
(2)
If any of the forms of nitrogen (2), (3) and (4) amounts to not less than 1 % by weight, it must be declared
(3)
Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde
(4)
If the biuret content is less than 0,2 %, the words ‘low in biuret’ may be added
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.13
Type designation:
PK-fertiliser solution
Data on method of production:
Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 18 % (P 2 O 5 + K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients: 5 % P 2 O 5 , 5 % K 2 O
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
Water-soluble K 2 O
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared
C.2.14
Type designation:
PK-fertiliser suspension
Data on method of production:
Product in liquid 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
Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) and other requirements:
—
Total: 18 % (P 2 O 5 + K 2 O)
—
For each of the nutrients: 5 % P 2 O 5 , 5 % K 2 O
Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 — Particle size
Data for identification of the fertilisers — Other requirements
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
N
P 2 O 5
K 2 O
1
2
3
4
5
6
(1)
Water-soluble P 2 O 5
(2)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate
(3)
P 2 O 5 soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water
Water-soluble K 2 O
The fertilisers must not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphates or rock phosphates
(1)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is less than 2 % only solubility 2 will be declared
(2)
If the water-soluble P 2 O 5 is at least 2 % solubility 3 and the water-soluble P 2 O 5 content shall be declared
(1)
Water-soluble potassium oxide
(2)
The words ‘low in chloride’ may be used only where the Cl content does not exceed 2 %
(3)
The chloride content may be declared

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