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Abstract

This document specifies the procedure for extraction of different organic and organo-mineral fertilizers with water to enable a subsequent determination of boron (B), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), phosphorous (P) and zinc (Zn).
NOTE   Extracts prepared by the procedure given in this document can also be applied for determination of other elements.
This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where the following category: organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form by dry mass. If the organic fertilizer or the organo-mineral fertilizer is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible.

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
17-Feb-2027
Current Stage
4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
Start Date
27-Aug-2026
Due Date
14-Mar-2027
Completion Date
27-Aug-2026

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Overview

FprEN 17766 is a draft European Standard developed by CEN/TC 260, specifying the methodology for the extraction of elements from organic and organo-mineral fertilizers using water. The purpose of this procedure is to enable accurate determination of key elements such as boron (B), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), phosphorous (P), and zinc (Zn). This method supports consistent and comparable measurement of water-extractable nutrients and micronutrients in fertilizers across the European market.

The standard applies to blends containing at least two components, including fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, and plant biostimulants, where organic or organo-mineral fertilizers make up the largest fraction by mass or volume.

Key Topics

  • Water Extraction Procedure: Outlines detailed steps to extract elements from various fertilizer matrices, ensuring reproducible and accurate results.
  • Element Determination Scope: Primarily targets B, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, P, and Zn, with potential applicability for additional elements using the prepared extracts.
  • Applicability: Addresses complex fertilizer blends and prescribes which standard to use based on component proportions. If component ratios are equal, the user may select the most suitable standard.
  • Matrix Interactions: Recognizes the influence of diverse blend compositions and possible analytical interferences. Validation demonstrates robust performance, but unexpected results may still occur.
  • Test Reporting: Specifies mandatory documentation requirements for transparency and traceability, including identification details, procedure references, sampling information, and any procedural incidents.
  • Safety and Laboratory Requirements: Emphasizes the need for trained staff, suitable laboratory practices, and appropriate apparatus (e.g., plastic or silica ware for boron analysis to prevent contamination).

Applications

Using FprEN 17766 delivers practical benefits across industries and laboratories engaged in fertilizer research, quality control, and regulatory compliance:

  • Laboratory Analysis: Provides a harmonized, reliable method for extracting and preparing samples for elemental analysis, critical for assessing fertilizer quality and nutrient availability.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to EU fertilizer regulations, such as Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, by supporting standardized test results that can be compared across member states.
  • Product Development: Enables manufacturers to verify nutrient composition in organic and organo-mineral fertilizers, including blended products, thus supporting product claims and labeling accuracy.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Assists in determining the bioavailable fraction of micronutrients, important for environmental impact assessments and sustainable agricultural practices.

Related Standards

  • EN 12944-1 & EN 12944-2: Vocabulary for fertilizers and liming materials, providing essential terminology used throughout FprEN 17766.
  • EN 1482-2: Guidelines for sampling and sample preparation, ensuring representative and uncontaminated samples.
  • EN 16962: Methods for extraction of water-soluble micronutrients and removal of organic compounds from fertilizer extracts.
  • prEN 17774: Procedures for the determination of specific elements by ICP-AES following extraction-intended as the subsequent analysis step after extraction.
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1009: EU legislation on fertilizer products, aligning product testing with legal requirements.

FprEN 17766 supports increased analytical reliability and transparency for water-extractable element determination in organic and organo-mineral fertilizers, facilitating market confidence and regulatory harmonization.

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Effective Date
11-Jun-2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

FprEN 17766 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Organic and organo-mineral fertilizers - Extraction by water for subsequent determination of elements". This standard covers: This document specifies the procedure for extraction of different organic and organo-mineral fertilizers with water to enable a subsequent determination of boron (B), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), phosphorous (P) and zinc (Zn). NOTE Extracts prepared by the procedure given in this document can also be applied for determination of other elements. This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where the following category: organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form by dry mass. If the organic fertilizer or the organo-mineral fertilizer is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible.

This document specifies the procedure for extraction of different organic and organo-mineral fertilizers with water to enable a subsequent determination of boron (B), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), phosphorous (P) and zinc (Zn). NOTE Extracts prepared by the procedure given in this document can also be applied for determination of other elements. This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where the following category: organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form by dry mass. If the organic fertilizer or the organo-mineral fertilizer is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible.

FprEN 17766 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.080 - Fertilizers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

FprEN 17766 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN/TS 17766:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

FprEN 17766 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2019/1009; Standardization Mandates: M/564, M/564 Amd 1, M/564 Amd 2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2026
Organska in organsko-mineralna gnojila - Ekstrakcija z vodo za določanje
elementov
Organic and organo-mineral fertilizers - Extraction by water for subsequent determination
of elements
Organische und organisch-mineralische Düngemittel - Extraktion durch Wasser zur
anschließenden Bestimmung der Elemente
Engrais organiques et organo-minéraux - Extraction à l’eau pour le dosage ultérieur des
éléments
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17766
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 17766
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2025
ICS 65.080 Will supersede CEN/TS 17766:2022
English Version
Organic and organo-mineral fertilizers - Extraction by
water for subsequent determination of elements
Engrais organiques et organo-minéraux - Extraction à Organische und organisch-mineralische Düngemittel -
l'eau pour le dosage ultérieur des éléments Extraktion durch Wasser zur anschließenden
Bestimmung der Elemente
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 260.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 17766:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

prEN 17766:2025 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Sampling and sample preparation . 6
6 Reagents . 6
7 Apparatus . 6
8 Procedure. 6
9 Test Report . 7
Bibliography . 8

prEN 17766:2025 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 17766:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 260 “Fertilizers
and liming materials”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede CEN/TS 17766:2022.
Compared to the previous edition, prEN 17766:2025 includes the following significant technical changes:
— the CEN Technical Specification has been adopted as a European Standard;
— Introduction added;
— Scope (Clause 1) updated including the clarification on fertilizing product blends and the analytical
method to be used;
— Reagents (Clause 6) updated with the addition of nitric acid;
— Apparatus (Clause 7) updated specifying more details and adding a remark regarding the quality of
the laboratory glassware;
— Procedure (Clause 8) updated describing more details on the procedure and making specific
adaptations to procedural changes;
— Bibliography updated.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
prEN 17766:2025 (E)
Introduction
Water is applied to extract available fraction of micronutrients from different matrices for their
subsequent determination by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). A
similar procedure was applied for extraction of micronutrients from mineral fertilizers [2].
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with usual laboratory practice. This
document does not purport to address all of the safety issues, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user to establish appropriate health and safety practices and to ensure compliance
with any national regulatory conditions.
IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests condu
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