ISO 14820-1-2016 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 14820-1-2016 — Fertilizers and liming materials — Sampling and sample preparation — Part 1: Sampling. This international standard specifies sampling plans and methods for representative sampling of fertilizers and liming materials to obtain samples for physical and chemical analysis from packages, containers (up to and including 1 000 kg), from liquid products and from bulk fertilizers provided the product is in motion.

Abstract

ISO 14820-1:2016 defines practical procedures for taking representative samples of fertilizers and liming materials supplied or ready for supply to third parties. It gives sampling plans and methods for packaged goods, containers up to 1 000 kg, fluid products and moving bulk consignments, and is intended to ensure that physical and chemical test samples reflect the lot sampled. This part does not provide complete statistical sampling plans.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed at review in 2021).
• Publication date: 2016 (Edition 1 — published in 2016, ISO records show May 2016).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 65.080 (Fertilizers).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 — 2016.
• Number of pages: 47 pages.

Scope

This part of ISO 14820 applies to the sampling of lots of fertilizer or liming material supplied or ready for supply to third parties, whether as single lots or subdivided into smaller lots subject to local, national or regional legislation. It covers representative sampling procedures for packaged products, containers up to 1 000 kg, liquid products and bulk products in motion. It does not cover full statistical sampling plans or the laboratory sample preparation methods covered in Part 2.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology related to sampling of fertilizers and liming materials.
• Sampling plans and sample unit selection for packages, containers and bulk consignments.
• Procedures for sampling liquid fertilizers and fertilizers in motion (bulk handling).
• Requirements to obtain representative primary samples and requirements for combining, reducing and preserving samples prior to laboratory submission (general principles; detailed sample preparation is in Part 2).
• Documentation and labelling requirements for sampled lots.
• Notes on applicability where legislative or contractual requirements apply.

Typical use and users

Used by fertilizer manufacturers, packers and importers/exporters, quality assurance and QC laboratories, agricultural regulators and inspection authorities, testing houses and third‑party auditors. It is applied when taking official or contractual samples for physical and chemical testing, dispute resolution, compliance checks and routine quality control.

Related standards

ISO 14820 is a multi‑part series. The principal companion is ISO 14820-2:2016 (Part 2: Sample preparation), which sets out laboratory sample reduction and test‑portion preparation methods. ISO 14820 parts are produced by ISO/TC 134 (Fertilizers and soil conditioners) and may be adopted or mirrored by regional standards (for example EN/ISO adoptions) for national use.

Keywords

fertilizers, liming materials, sampling, sample preparation, representative sampling, lot sampling, bulk sampling, liquid fertilizers, quality control, ISO/TC 134

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 14820-1:2016 is the international standard that specifies methods and plans for representative sampling of fertilizers and liming materials (Part 1 — Sampling).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures for taking representative primary samples from packaged products, containers up to 1 000 kg, liquid products and bulk fertilizers in motion, intended to produce samples suitable for physical and chemical analysis. It does not contain full statistical sampling plans.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Fertilizer producers and packers, QA/QC laboratories, inspection bodies, regulators, testing houses, import/export inspectors and agricultural consultants use it when sampling for compliance, testing and dispute resolution.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It was published in 2016 (Edition 1) and was reviewed and confirmed in 2021; the ISO record indicates the 2016 edition remains current as of its latest review.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 14820 is a multi‑part standard. Part 1 covers sampling; Part 2 covers sample preparation (ISO 14820-2:2016). Both parts are produced under ISO/TC 134.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sampling, fertilizers, liming materials, representative sample, bulk sampling, liquid fertilizer, sample preparation, ISO 14820.