This European Standard specifies methods for the reduction and preparation of samples of fertilizers and
liming materials and sets out the requirements for sample preparation reports. It also specifies methods for the
preparation of test samples and test portions from laboratory samples of fertilizer for subsequent chemical or
physical analysis. It does not cover the preparation of samples for certain physical tests which require test
portions of more than 2 kg. It is applicable to all fertilizers.
NOTE The term fertilizer is used throughout the body of this European Standard and should be taken to include
liming materials unless otherwise indicated.
BS EN 1482-2:2007 history
2007BS EN 1482-1:2007 Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Sampling
1996BS EN 1482:1996 Sampling of solid fertilizers and liming materials