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Inorganic straight nitrogenous EC fertilisers of the ''Sulphate of ammonia'' type

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Last updated: 28/08/2021
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Fertilisers Regulation-repealed

Fertilisers Regulation, Annex I, A - E.1, E2.4 and G, Annex II

This list contains Annex I fertiliser types according to their specific characteristics, and Annex II associated tolerances. Regulation 2003/2003/EC consolidates all European Union rules that apply to fertilisers, and ensures that the technical requirements it outlines are implemented uniformly. The Regulation only applies to mineral fertilisers consisting of one or more plant nutrients. Regulation 2003/2003/EC has been repealed with effect from 16 July 2022 by Regulation 2019/1009/EU.

Name CAS Ref No. Annex Section Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight). Data on the expression of nutrients. Other requirements Nutrient declaration Other data Physical form Production and Ingredients Sub-section Tolerance Type designation Notes  
Nutrient (a) Minimum content Nutrient (a) Expressed as Other nutrient (a) Nutrient (b) Minimum content Nutrient (b) Maximum content Nutrient (b) Expressed as Other nutrient (b) NPK Minimum content NPK Expressed as Other Requirements Minimum neutralising value Maximum biuret content: N Minimum content N Expressed as Mg Minimum content Mg Expressed as K Minimum content K Expressed as P Minimum content P Expressed as
Inorganic straight nitrogenous EC fertilisers of the ''Sulphate of ammonia'' type
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A Inorganic straight primary nutrient fertilisers
2.2 %w/w
As N
Nitric nitrogen
Maximum content of nitric nitrogen 2,2 % N if calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime) is added
19.7 %w/w
As total nitrogen
Ammoniacal nitrogen
Total nitrogen if calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime) is added
When marketed in the form of a combination of ammonium sulphate and calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime), the designation must include 'with up to 15 % calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime)'
Chemically obtained product containing ammonium sulphate as its essential ingredient, possibly with up to 15 % calcium nitrate (nitrate of lime).
A.1 Nitrogenous fertilisers
0.4 (for the primary nutrient)
Sulphate of ammonia
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