SIST EN 13535:2002
(Main)Fertilizers and liming materials - Classification
Fertilizers and liming materials - Classification
This European Standard establishes a classification system for fertilizers and liming materials. The classification scheme includes an explanation of the meaning of each heading and clearly assigns each fertilizer or liming material to an appropriate group whilst recognizing that a few fertilizers or liming materials may be classified differently in some countries. The limits for nutrients contents which determine each class may be subject to national legislation.
Düngemittel und Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmittel - Einteilung
1 Anwendungsbereich
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Einteilungsschema für Düngemittel und Calcium-/Magnesium-Boden-
verbesserungsmittel fest.
Engrais et amendements minéraux basiques - Classification
Domaine d'application
Cette Norme européenne établit un système de classification pour les engrais et amendements minéraux basiques.
Trdna gnojila in sredstva za apnjenje - Razvrščanje
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2002
- Technical Committee
- KAT - Soil quality
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-2002
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-2002
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-2002
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 13535:2002 establishes a standardized classification system for fertilizers and liming materials throughout Europe, ensuring clear identification and assignment of each product according to harmonized categories. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and aligned with EN 13535:2001, this standard supports regulatory compliance, facilitates international trade, and enhances the transparency of fertilizer and soil amendment products. The classification drawn by the standard is mindful of national legislative variations and supports both producers and regulators in effective product identification and communication.
Key Topics
- Comprehensive Classification Scheme: The standard presents a detailed hierarchy for grouping fertilizers and liming materials based on their composition and intended use.
- Inorganic fertilizers (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium-based)
- Inorganic liming materials (e.g., calcium/magnesium oxides, carbonates)
- Organic fertilizers (animal or plant origin, synthetic organics)
- Mixed origin fertilizers (organo-mineral fertilizers, organic-based fertilizers)
- Use of Descriptive Terms: For clarity and international relevance, nutrient contents are described using words-not chemical symbols-avoiding confusion related to elemental or oxide forms.
- Alignment with National Legislation: Recognizes that nutrient content limits and the precise categorization of certain fertilizers may differ according to each country's regulatory requirements.
- Integration with Related Vocabulary: Directly references EN 12944 for standardized terminology, ensuring consistent interpretation among manufacturers, users, and authorities.
Applications
SIST EN 13535:2002 is crucial for:
- Manufacturers and Importers: Assists in the accurate labeling, documentation, and placement of fertilizers and liming materials on the European market, reducing regulatory barriers and easing cross-border commerce.
- Regulatory Bodies and Inspectors: Provides a harmonized framework for inspection, enforcement, and reporting, facilitating compliance with both EU and national legislation.
- Agricultural Professionals and Distributors: Supports the precise selection and application of soil amendments, promoting soil health, optimized crop nutrition, and sustainable farming practices.
- Researchers and Analysts: Offers a common language and structure for studying fertilizer impacts, driving advancements in sustainable agriculture.
Typical practical uses include:
- Product development and reformulation by manufacturers to meet classification requirements
- Preparation of data sheets and safety documentation
- Ensuring correct usage instructions and claims for agricultural end-users
- Facilitating regulatory approvals for new or imported products
Related Standards
- EN 12944 - Fertilizers and Liming Materials - Vocabulary: Provides all key definitions and terms used in the classification, ensuring consistency in communication.
- Other relevant EN and ISO fertilizer standards: For grading, composition, labeling, and testing of fertilizers and liming products.
Practical Value
With its clear definitions and logical structure, SIST EN 13535:2002 increases confidence in the fertilizer and liming material supply chain. It ensures products are communicated and regulated according to a recognized European standard, supporting transparency, safety, and effectiveness in agricultural production and land management.
Key benefits include:
- Streamlining product registration and compliance across Europe
- Reducing misunderstandings in international trade
- Enabling efficient and accurate product comparison and selection
- Supporting sustainable agriculture through proper product identification
Keywords: SIST EN 13535:2002, fertilizers classification, liming materials, European Standard, fertilizer regulation, agricultural compliance, soil amendments, inorganic fertilizers, organic fertilizers, organo-mineral, EN 12944.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13535:2002 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fertilizers and liming materials - Classification". This standard covers: This European Standard establishes a classification system for fertilizers and liming materials. The classification scheme includes an explanation of the meaning of each heading and clearly assigns each fertilizer or liming material to an appropriate group whilst recognizing that a few fertilizers or liming materials may be classified differently in some countries. The limits for nutrients contents which determine each class may be subject to national legislation.
This European Standard establishes a classification system for fertilizers and liming materials. The classification scheme includes an explanation of the meaning of each heading and clearly assigns each fertilizer or liming material to an appropriate group whilst recognizing that a few fertilizers or liming materials may be classified differently in some countries. The limits for nutrients contents which determine each class may be subject to national legislation.
SIST EN 13535:2002 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.
SIST EN 13535:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12944-2:2002, SIST EN 12944-1:2002, SIST EN 12944-3:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Düngemittel und Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmittel - EinteilungEngrais et amendements minéraux basiques - ClassificationFertilizers and liming materials - Classification65.080GnojilaFertilizersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13535:2001SIST EN 13535:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13535:2002SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13535March 2001ICS 65.080English versionFertilizers and liming materials - ClassificationEngrais et amendements calciques et/ou magnésiens -ClassificationDüngemittel und Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmittel - EinteilungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 January 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13535:2001 ESIST EN 13535:2002
Page 2EN 13535:2001ForewordThis European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN /TC 260, "Fertilizers and limingmaterials", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by September 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at thelatest by September 2001.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 13535:2002
Page 3EN 13535:2001IntroductionThe classification scheme includes an explanation of the meaning of each heading and clearly assigns eachfertilizer or liming material to an appropriate group whilst recognizing that a few fertilizers or liming materials maybe classified differently in some countries.The limits for nutrient contents which determine each class can be subject to national legislation.Owing to historical and legislative differences between countries, this European Standard uses, in the descriptions,terms only and not chemical symbols to denote nutrients. This avoids ambiguity between the elemental or oxideforms and leaves each country free to declare nutrient contents according to national requirements.The descriptions given in clause 4 are not definitions but are given to explain the definitions to be found in EN12944. These descriptions may not necessarily correspond with those used in national legislation.1 ScopeThis European Standard establishes a classification scheme for fertilizers and liming materials.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 12944 (all parts), Fertilizers and liming materials - Vocabulary.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 12944 apply.4 ClassificationNOTEThe classification scheme is shown in figure 1.4.1 Inorganic fertilizers and liming materials4.1.1 Inorganic fertilizers : Fertilizers added to the soil especially for the nutrition of plants and in which thedeclared nutrients are in the form of inorganic salts obtained by extraction and/or by physical and/or chemicalindustrial processes.NOTECalcium cyanamide, urea and its condensation and association products and bone superphosphate may, byconvention, be classed as inorganic fertilizers.4.1.1.1 N, P, K fertilizers4.1.1.1.1 Straight N, P, K fertilizers4.1.1.1.1.1Straight nitrogenous fertilizers (N) : Fertilizers which have a declarable nitrogen content andwhich may contain other elements, but which do not have declarable phosphorus and/or potassium contents.SIST EN 13535:2002
Page 4EN 13535:20014.1.1.1.1.2Straight phosphatic fertilizers (P) : Fertilizers which have a declarable phosphorus content andwhich may contain other elements, but which do not have declarable nitrogen and/or potassium contents.4.1.1.1.1.3Straight potassic fertilizers (K) : Fertilizers which have a declarable potassium content andwhich may contain other elements, but which do not have declarable nitrogen and/or phosphorus contents.4.1.1.1.2 Compound N, P, K fertilizers4.1.1.1.2.1NP compound fertilizers : Fertilizers which have declarable nitrogen and phosphorus contentsand which may contain other elements, but which do not have a declarable potassium content.4.1.1.1.2.2NK compound fertilizers : Fertilizers which have declarable nitrogen and potassium contents andwhich may contain other elements, but which do not have a declarable phosphorus content.4.1.1.1.2.3PK compound fertilizers : Fertilizers which have declarable phosphorus and potassium contentsand which may contain other elements, but which do not have a declarable nitrogen content.4.1.1.1.2.4NPK compound fertilizers : Fertilizers which have declarable nitrogen, phosphorus andpotassium contents and which may contain other elements.4.1.1.2 Ca, Mg, Na, S fertilizers: Fertilizers which contain one or more of the elements calcium, magnesium,sodium and sulfur and which do not have declarable nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium contents and are,therefore, not classified as straight or compound N, P, K fertilizers.NOTEThese products differ fro
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