What is BS 5551-2.4 - Final samples of fertilizers about?
BS 5551-2.4 is a standard that covers practical arrangements for final samples of fertilizers to ensure contamination-free samples for accurate analysis.
BS 5551-2.4 establishes practical arrangements relating to final samples of solid fertilizers and soil conditioners.
Who is BS 5551-2.4 - Final samples of fertilizers for?
BS 5551-2.4 on practical arrangements for final samples of fertilizers applies to:
- Manufacturers of fertilizers
- Dealers and importers of fertilizers
- Testing labs for fertilizers
- Quality assurance services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS 5551-2.4 - Final samples of fertilizers?
Solid fertilizers are nutrients that are dried for plant growth in agricultural applications. Granular fertilizers vary in size and consistency based on the brand and the source of the product. Solid fertilizers come in form of powder, crystals, and granules. Sampling of fertilizers is necessary for the analysis of micro-nutrients and the quality of the fertilizer.
BS 5551-2.4 provides users guidance on handling of samples and division into several final samples, containers, sealing of containers, labelling of final samples, disposal of final samples, and storage of final samples, enabling standardization of methods of sampling fertilizers.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5551-2.4, users can ensure the quality of samples for analysis and testing of physical and chemical aspects, ensuring stability, potency and fertility in agricultural applications.
