scope:

This part of ISO 16122 defines the general requirements to befulfilled for the inspection of all types of sprayers for plantprotection products used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry andother areas, except knapsack sprayers. NOTE 2 For knapsacksprayers, see ISO 19932?1 and ISO 19932?2. The specificrequirements for the different types of sprayers are defined in therelevant specific parts of ISO 16122. When used in conjunction withthe relevant sprayer specific part (see Annex A), this part of ISO16122 specifies the requirements and test methods for the in useinspection of sprayers. The requirements relate mainly to thecondition of the sprayer with respect to potential risks for theenvironment and its performance to achieve a good application. Thispart of ISO 16122 also includes minimum requirements for thepreparation of the sprayer for the inspection and the minimumsafety requirements with respect to the safety of the inspector(test operator) during the inspection.