scope:

Specifies sampling plans, methods of sampling, methods for the reduction and division of samples, and sets out the requirements of sampling reports. This standard is applicable to deliveries of fertilizer or liming material supplied to third parties for resale under their own responsibility in smaller lots each of which would be subjected to local legislation. The techniques and methods given in this standard apply to all solid fertilizers and liming materials in packages up to and including 50 kg in mass, and in bulk, provided the product is being moved. Static heaps of product are not included. Product in Intermediate Bulk Containers holding up to 1000 kg may be treated either as packages or as bulk.