S.I. No. 162/1994 -- European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1994.

S.I. No. 162/1994 -- European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1994. 1994 162

S.I. No. 162/1994:

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (MARKETING OF FERTILISERS) REGULATIONS, 1994.

I, JOE WALSH, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the European Communities Act, 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), and for the purpose of giving effect to Commission Directive No. 93/69/EEC of 23 July 1993⁽¹⁾ hereby make the following Regulations:

⁽¹⁾O.J. No. L.185 of 28.7.1993 p.30.

1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) (Amendment) Regulations, 1994.

(2) The European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1978 to 1993 and these Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1978 to 1994.

(3) The Regulations shall come into operation on the 1st day of June 1994.

2. In these Regulations "The Principal Regulations" means the European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1978.

3. Regulation 2 of the Principal Regulations is hereby amended by the substitution of the following for the definition of "the directive":--

" "the directive" means Council Directive No. 76/116/EEC of 18 December 1975⁽²⁾, as amended by Council Directive No. 88/183/EEC of 22 March 1988⁽³⁾, Council Directive No. 89/284/EEC of 13 April 1989⁽⁴⁾, Council Directive No. 89/530/EEC of 18 September 1989⁽⁵⁾ and Commission Directive No. 93/69/EEC of 23 July 1993;".

⁽²⁾O.J. No. L.24 of 30.1.1976 p.21.

⁽³⁾O.J. No. L.83 of 29.3.1988 p.33.

⁽⁴⁾O.J. No. L.111 of 22.4.1989 p.34.

⁽⁵⁾O.J. No. L.281 of 30.9.1989 p.116.

4. References in the European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1991 ( S.I. No. 284 of 1991 ) to Annex 1 to the Directive of April 1989 and to the Annex to the Directive of September 1989 shall be construed as references to Parts D and E of Part 1 of the Schedule to the Principal Regulations as amended by these Regulations.

5. Part 1 of the Schedule to the Principal Regulations is hereby amended by

(i) the addition to the fertilisers listed under the headings

"A. STRAIGHT FERTILISERS

1. NITROGENOUS FERTILISERS"

of the entry headed "1. Nitrogenous Fertilisers" as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

and

(ii) the addition to the fertilisers listed under the headings

"B. COMPOUND FERTILISER TYPES

1. NPK FERTILISERS"

of the entry headed "1. NPK Fertilisers" as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations

and

(iii) the addition to the fertilisers listed under the headings

"B COMPOUND FERTILISER

2. NP. FERTILISERS"

of the entry headed "2. NP Fertilisers" as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations

and

(iv) the addition to the fertilisers listed under the headings

"B COMPOUND FERTILISER

3. NK. FERTILISERS"

of the entry headed "3 NK. Fertilisers" as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations

and

(v) the addition to the fertilisers listed under the headings

"C. FLUID FERTILISERS

1. STRAIGHT FLUID FERTILISERS"

of the entry headed "1. STRAIGHT FLUID FERTILISERS" as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations

and

(vi) the insertion after the entry headed

"C. COMPOUND FERTILISER TYPES" of the entry headed

"D. SECONDARY NUTRIENT FERTILISERS"

as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations

and

(vii) the insertion after the entry headed "D SECONDARY NUTRIENT FERTILISERS" of the entry headed "E. TRACE ELEMENT FERTILISERS" as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

6. The amounts of fines specified in Regulations 4 (5), 6 (2), 7 (3), 10 and 11 (4) of the Principal Regulations are hereby increased to £1,000 in each case.

SCHEDULE.

1. Nitrogenous Fertilisers.

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
lc.	Magnesium nitrate	Chemically obtained product containing as its essential ingredient hexahydrated magnesium nitrate	10% N Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogen. 8.4% Mg Magnesium expressed as water soluble magnesium	When marketed in the form of crystals a note 'in crystalized form' may be added	Nitric nitrogen Water-soluble magnesium
10.	Crotonylidene diurea	Product obtained by reaction of urea with crotonaldehyde Monomeric compound	28% N Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen At least 25% N from the crotonylidene diurea. Maximum ureic nitrogen content:3%		Total nitrogen Ureic nitrogen where this is at least 1% by weight Nitrogen from crotonylidene diurea
11.	Isobutylidene diurea	Product obtained by reaction of urea with isobutyraldehyde Monomeric compounds	28% N Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen At least 25% N from isobutylidene diurea Maximum ureic nitrogen content: 3%		Total nitrogen Ureic nitrogen where this is at least 1% by weight Nitrogen from isobutylidene diurea

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
12.	Urea formaldehyde	Product obtained by reaction of urea with formaldehyde and containing as its essential ingredients molecules of urea formaldehyde Polymeric compound	36% total nitrogen Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen At least ³/₅th of the declared total nitrogen content must be soluble in hot water At least 31% N from urea formaldehyde Maximum ureic nitrogen content: 5%		Total nitrogen Ureic nitrogen where this is at least 1% by weight Nitrogen from formaldehyde urea that is soluble in cold water Nitrogen from formaldehyde urea that is soluble in cold waterNitrogen from formaldehyde urea that is only soluble in hot water
13.	Nitrogenous fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea	Product obtained chemically containing crotonylidene diurea and a straight nitrogen fertiliser (List A-1 in Directive 76/116/EEC, excluding products 3(a), 3(b) and 5)	18% N expressed as total nitrogen. At least 3% nitrogen in ammoniacal and/or nitric and/or ureic form. At least ¹/₃rd of the declared total nitrogen content must be derived from crotonylidene diurea. Maximum biuret content: (ureic N + crotonylidene diurea N) x 0.026.		Total nitrogen. For each form amounting to at least 1%: nitric nitrogen ammoniacal nitrogen ureic nitrogen Nitrogen from crotonylidene diurea.

Number

Type designation

Data on method of production and essential ingredients

Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)

Data on the expression of nutrients

Other requirements

Other data on the type designation

Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria

14.

Nitrogenous fertiliser containing isobutylidene diurea.

Product obtained chemically containing isobutylidene diurea and a straight nitrogenous fertiliser (List A-1 in Directive 76/116/EEC, excluding products 3(a), 3 (b) and 5)

18% N expressed as total nitrogen. At least 3% nitrogen in ammoniacal and/or nitric and/or ureic form. At least ¹/₃rd of the declared total nitrogen content must derive from isobutylidene diurea. Maximum biuret content: (Ureic N + isobutylidene diurea N) x 0.026.

Total nitrogen. For each form amounting to at least 1%: nitric nitrogen ammoniacal nitrogen ureic nitrogen Nitrogen from isobutylidene diurea.

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
15.	Nitrogenous fertiliser containing urea formaldehyde.	Product obtained chemically containing urea formaldehyde and a straight nitrogenous fertiliser. (List A-1 in Directive 76/116/EEC, excluding products 3(a), 3(b) and 5).	18% N expressed as total nitrogen. At least 3% nitrogen in ammoniacal and/or ureic form. At least ¹/₃rd of the declared total nitrogen content must derive from urea formaldehyde. The nitrogen from the urea formaldehyde must contain at least ³/₅ths nitrogen that is soluble in hot water. Maximum biuret content: (Ureic N + urea formaldehyde) x 0.026.		Total nitrogen. For each form amounting to at least 1%: nitric nitrogen ammoniacal nitrogen ureic nitrogen Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde. Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that is soluble in cold water. Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that is only soluble in hot water.
16.	Ammonium sulphate with nitrification inhibitor (dicyandiamide).	Chemically obtained product containing ammonium sulphate and dicyandiamide	20%N. Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen. Minimum ammoniacal nitrogen content: 18%. Minimum content of nitrogen from dicyandiamide: 1.5%.		Total nitrogen. Ammoniacal nitrogen. Nitrogen from dicyandiamide. Technical information ^(1).

Number

Type designation

Data on method of production and essential ingredients

Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)

Data on the expression of nutrients

Other requirements

Other data on the type designation

Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria

17.

Ammonium sulphonitrate with nitrifica-inhibitor (dicyandiamide).

Chemically obtained product containing ammonium sulphonitrate and dicyandiamide.

24% N.

Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen. Minimum nitric nitrogen content: 3%.

Minimum content of nitrogen from dicyandiamide: 1.5%.

Total nitrogen. Nitric nitrogen. Ammoniacal nitrogen. Nitrogen from dicyandiamice. Technical information⁽¹⁾.

⁽¹⁾Technical information as complete as possible must be provided with each package or bulk consignment by the person responsible for marketing. This information must in particular enable the user to determine the rates and timing of application in relation to the crop being grown.

1. NPK Fertilisers.

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
NPK fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde (as appropriate).	Product obtained chemically without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin and containing crotonylidene diurea of isobutylidene diurea of urea formaldehyde.	20%* (N+P+K)	5% N. At least ¼ of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5) or (6) or (7). At least ³/₅ of the declared nitrogen content (7) must be soluble in hot water 2.18% P 4.15% K.	(1) Total nitrogen. (2) Nitric nitrogen. (3) Ammoniacal nitrogen. (4) Ureic nitrogen. (5) Nitrogen from crotonylidene diurea. (6) Nitrogen from isobutylidene diurea. (7)Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde.	(1) Water-P.soluble. (2) P, soluble in neutral ammonium citrate. (3) P, soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water.	Water-soluble K.	(1) Total nitrogen. (2) If any of forms of nitrogen (2) to (4) amounts to at least 1% by weight, it must be declared. (3) One of the forms of nitrogen (5) to (7) (as appropriate). Nitrogen form (7) must be declared in the form of nitrogen (8) and (9).	An NPK fertiliser free from Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, partially solubilized natural phosphate and natural phosphate must be declared in accordance with solubilities (1), (2) or (3):	(1) Water soluble potassium. (2) The indication 'low in chlorine' is linked to a maximum content of 2% Cl. (3) Chlorine content must be declared.

*20% (N+P+K) to be calculated by multiplying the nutrient contents N, P and K by 1, 2.29 and 1.2 respectively and adding the results.

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum contents of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
				(8) Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that is only soluble in hot water. (9) Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that is soluble in cold water.				-- when the water soluble P does not amount to 2%, solubility (2) only shall be declared. -- when the water-soluble P content must be indicated [solubility (1)].

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
								The P content soluble in mineral acids only must not exceed 2%. The test sample for determinig solubilities (2) and (3) shall be 1 g.

2. NP Fertilisers.

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
NP fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde (as appropriate).	Product obtained chemically without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin and containing crotonylidene diurea of isobutylidene diurea of urea formaldehyde.	18%* (N+P)	5% N. At least ¼ of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5) or (6) or (7). At least ³/_5ths of the declared nitrogen content (7) must be soluble in hot water 2.18% P	(1) Total nitrogen. (2) Nitric nitrogen. (3) Ammoniacal nitrogen. (4) Ureic nitrogen. (5) Nitrogen from crotonylidene diurea. (6) Nitrogen from isobutylidene diurea. (7)Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde.	(1) Water-soluble P. (2) P soluble in neutral ammonium citrate. (3) P soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water.		(1) Total nitrogen. (2) If any of forms of nitrogen (2) to (4) amounts to at least 1% by weight, it must be declared. (3) One of the forms of nitrogen (5) to (7) (as appropriate). Nitrogen form (7) must be declared in the form of nitrogen (8) and (9).	An NP fertiliser free from Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, partially solubilized natural phosphate and natural phosphate must be declared in accordance with solubilities (1), (2) or (3):

*18% (N+P) to be calculated by multiplying the nutrient contents N & P by 1 and 2.29 respectively and adding the results.

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, and 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
				(8) Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that is only soluble in hot water. (9) Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde that is soluble in cold water.				-- when the water soluble P, does not amount to 2%, solubility (2) only shall be declared. -- when the water-soluble P is at least 2% solubility (3) shall be declared, and the water-soluble P content must be indicated [solubility (1)].

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, and 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
								The P content soluble in mineral acids only must not exceed 2%. The test sample for determining solubilities (2) and (3) shall be 1g.

3. NK Fertilisers.

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, and 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
NK fertiliser containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde (as appropriate).	Product obtained chemically without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin and containing crotonylidene diurea or isobutylidene diurea or urea formaldehyde.	18%* (N+K)	5% N. At least ¼ of the declared content of total nitrogen must derive from nitrogen form (5) or (6) or (7). At least ³/_5ths of the declared nitrogen content (7) must be soluble in hot water 4.15% K	(1) Total nitrogen. (2) Nitric nitrogen. (3) Ammon-iacal nitrogen. (4) Ureic nitrogen. (5) Nitrogen from crotonylidene diurea. (6) Nitrogen from isobutylidene diurea. (7)Nitrogen from urea formaldehyde.		Water-soluble K.	(1) Total nitrogen. (2) If any of forms of nitrogen (2) to (4) amounts to at least 1% by weight, it must be declared. (3) One of the forms of nitrogen (5) to (7) (as appropriate). Nitrogen form (7) must be declared in the form of nitrogen (8) and (9).		(1) Water soluble potassium. (2)The indication 'low in chlorine' is linked to a maximum content of 2% Cl. (3) Chlorine content may be declared.

*18% (N + K) to be calculated by multiplying the nutrient contents N and K by 1 and 1.2 respectively and adding the results.

Type designation	Data on method of production	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)		Forms, solubilities and nutrient content to be declared as specified in columns 8, 9, and 10 Particle size			Data for identification of the fertilisers Other requirements
Total	For each of the nutrients	N	P	K	N	P	K
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
				(8) Nitrogen from urea formal-dehyde that is only soluble in hot water. (9) Nitrogen from urea formal-dehyde that is soluble in cold water.

1. Straight Fluid Fertilisers.

Number

Type Designation

Data on method of production and essential ingredients

Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight). Data on the expression of nutrients. Other requirements.

Other data on the type designation.

Nutrient content to be declared. Forms and solubilities of the nutrients. Other criteria.

Magnesium nitrate Solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolving magnesium nitrate in water.

6% N.

Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogen.

5.4 Mg.

Magnesium expressed as water-soluble magnesium oxide Minimum pH: 4.

Nitric nitrogen.

Water-soluble magnesium.

D. Secondary Nutrient Fertilisers.

Number	Type Designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight). Data on the expression of nutrients. Other requirements.	Other data on the type designation.	Nutrient content to be declared. Forms and solubilities of the nutrients. Other criteria.
1	2	3	4	5	6
1.	Calcium sulphate.	Product of natural or industrial origin containing calcium sulphate at various degrees of hydration.	17.85% Ca. 14% S. Calcium and sulphur expressed as total Ca+ S. Fineness of grind: --at least 80% to pass through a sieve with a 2 mm mesh width, --at least 99% to pass through a sieve with a 10 mm mesh width.	Usual trade names may be added.	Total sulphur Optional: total Ca.
2.	Calcium chloride solution.	Calcium chloride solution of industrial origin.	8.57% Ca. Calcium expressed as water-soluble Ca.		Calcium. Optional: for plant spraying.
3.	Elemental Sulphur.	Comparatively refined natural or industrial product.	98% S. Sulphur expressed as total S.		Total sulphur.

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
4.	Kieserite.	Product of mineral origin containing monohydrated magnesium sulphate as main component.	14.4% Mg. 18% S. Magnesium and sulphur expressed as water-soluble Magnesium and Sulphur.	Usual trade names may be added.	Water soluble magnesium. Optional: water-soluble sulphur.
5.	Magnesium sulphate.	Product containing heptahydrated magnesium sulphate as main component.	9% mg. 11.2% S. Magnesium and sulphur expressed as water-soluble magnesium and sulphur.	Usual trade names may be added.	Water-soluble magnesium. Optional: water-soluble sulphur.
5.1	Magnesium sulphate solution.	Product obtained by dissolution in water of magnesium sulphate of industrial origin.	3% Mg. 4% S. Magnesium and sulphur expressed as water-soluble Magnesium and water-soluble Sulphur.	Usual trade names may be added.	Water-soluble magnesium. Optionally: water-soluble sulphur.
6.	Magnesium chloride solution.	Product obtained by dissolving magnesium chloride of industrial origin.	7.8% Mg. Magnesium expressed as magnesium. Maximum calcium content: 2.14%.		Magnesium.

E. Trace Element Fertilisers.

Note 1: A chelating agent may be designated by means of its initials as set out in Chapter E.

Note 2: If the product leaves no solid residue after being dissolved in water it may be describe as "for dissolution".

Note 3: Where a trace element is present in a chelated form, the pH range guranteeing acceptable stability of the chelated fraction shall be stated.

CHAPTER A.

Fertilisers containing only one trace element.

Number	Type Designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight). Data on the expression of nutrients. Other requirements.	Other data on the type designation.	Nutrient content to be declared. Forms and solubilities of the nutrients. Other criteria.
1	2	3	4	5	6
Boron
1a	Boric acid.	Product obtained by the action of an acid on a borate.	14% water-soluble B.	The usual trade names may be added.	Water-soluble boron (B).
1b.	Sodium borate.	Chemically obtained product containing as its essential component a sodium borate.	10% water-soluble B.	The usual trade names may be added.	Water-soluble boron (B).
1c.	Calcium borate.	Product obtained from colemanite or pandermite containing as its essential ingredient calcium borates.	7% total B. Particle size: at least 98% passing through a 0.063 mm sieve.	The usual trade names may be added.	Total boron (B).

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
1d.	Boron ethanol amine.	Product obtained by reacting a boric acid with an ethanol amine.	8% water-soluble B.		Water-soluble boron (B).
1e.	Borated fertiliser in solution.	Product obtained by dissolving types 1a and/or 1b and/or 1d.	2% water-soluble B.	The designation must include the names of the constituents present.	Water-soluble boron (B).
1f.	Borated fertiliser in suspension.	Product obtained by suspending types 1a and/or 1b and/or 1d in water.	2% water-soluble B.	The designation must include the names of the constituents present.	Water-soluble boron (B).
Cobalt.
2a.	Cobalt salt.	Chemically obtained product containing a mineral salt of cobalt as its essential ingredient.	19% water-soluble Co.	The designation must include the name of the mineral anion.	Water-soluble cobalt (Co).
2b	Cobalt chelate.	Water-soluble product obtained by combining cobalt chemically with a chelating agent.	2% water-soluble Co, at least ⁸/₁₀ of the declared value of which has been chelated.	Name of the chelating agent.	Water-soluble cobalt (Co) Chelated cobalt (Co)
2c.	Cobalt fertiliser solution.	Product obtained by dissolving types 2a and/or one of the type 2b in water.	2% water-soluble Co.	The designation must include: (a) the name(s) of the mineral anion(s): (b) the name of any chelating agent if present.	Water-soluble cobalt (Co). Chelated cobalt (Co) if present.
Copper.
3a.	Copper salt.	Chemically obtained product containing a mineral salt of copper as its essential ingredient.	20%water-soluble Cu.	The designation must include the name of the mineral anion.	Water-soluble copper (Cu).
3b.	Copper oxide.	Chemically obtained product containing copper oxide as its essential ingredient.	70% total Cu. Particle size: at least 98% passing through a 0.063 mm sieve.		Total copper (Cu).

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
3c.	Copper hydroxide.	Chemically obtained product containing copper hydroxide as its essential ingredient.	45% total Cu. Particle size: at least 98% passing through a 0.063 mm sieve.		Total copper (Cu).
3d.	Copper chelate.	Water-soluble product obtained by combining copper chemically with a chelating agent.	9% water-soluble Cu, at least ⁸/₁₀ of the declared value of which has been chelated.	Name of the chelating agent.	Water-soluble copper (Cu) chelated copper (Cu).
3e.	Copper-based fertiliser.	Product obtained by mixing types 3a and/or 3b and/or 3c and/or a single one of type 3d and, if required, filler that is neither nutrient nor toxic.	5% total Cu.	The designation must include: (a) the name(s) of the copper components; (b) the name of any chelating agent if present.	Total copper (Cu). Water-soluble copper (Cu) if this accounts for at least of the total copper. Chelated copper (Cu) if present.

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
3f.	Copper fertiliser solution.	Product obtained by dissolving types 3a and/or 3d in water.	3% water-soluble Cu.	The designation must include: (a) the name(s) of the mineral anion(s): (b) the name of any chelating agent if present.	Water-soluble copper (Cu). Chelated copper (Cu) if present.
3g.	Copper oxychloride.	Chemically-obtained product containing copper oxychloride [Cu₂Cl(OH)₃] as an essential ingredient.	50% total Cu. Particle size: at least 98% passing through a 0.063 mm sieve.		Total copper (Cu).
3h.	Copper oxychloride suspension.	Product obtained by suspension of type 3g.	17% total Cu.		Total copper (Cu).
Iron.
4a.	Iron salt.	Chemically obtained product containing a mineral iron salt as its essential ingredient.	12% water-soluble Fe.	The designation must include the name of the mineral anion.	Water-soluble iron (Fe).

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
4b.	Iron chelate.	Water-soluble product obtained by combining iron chemically with a chelating agent.	5% water-soluble Fe, at least ⁸/₁₀ths of the declared value of which has been chelated.	Name of the chelating agent.	Water-soluble iron (Fe). Chelated iron (Fe).
4c.	Iron fertiliser.	Product obtained by dissolving types 4a and/or one of type 4b in water.	2% water-soluble Fe.	The Designation must include: (a) the name(s) of the mineral anion(s). (b) the name of any chelating agent if present.	Water-soluble iron (Fe). Chelated iron (Fe) if present.
Manganese.
5a.	Manganese salt.	Chemically obtained product containing a mineral manganese salt (Mn II) as its essential ingredient.	17% water-soluble Mn.	The designation must include the name of the combined anion.	Water-soluble manganese (Mn).

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
5b.	Manganese chelate.	Water-soluble product obtained by combining manganese chemically with a chelating agent.	5% water-soluble Mn, at least ⁸/₁₀ths of the declared value of which has been chelated.	Name of the chelating agent.	Water-soluble manganese (Mn). Chelated manganese (Mn).
5c.	Manganese oxide.	Chemically obtained product containing manganese oxide as essential ingredients.	40% total Mn. Particle size: at least 80% passing through a 0.063 mm sieve.		Total manganese (Mn).
5d.	Manganese-based fertiliser.	Product obtained by mixing types 5a and 5c.	17% total Mn.	The designation must include the name of the manganese components.	Total manganese (Mn). Water-soluble manganese (Mn) if this accounts for at least ¼ of the total manganese.
5e.	Manganese- based fertiliser solution.	Product obtained by dissolving types 5a and/or one of the type 5b in water.	3% water-soluble Mn.	The designation must include: (1) the name(s) of the mineral anion(s), (b) the name of any chelating agent if present.	Water-soluble manganese (Mn). Chelated manganese (Mn) if present.

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
Molybdenum.
6a.	Sodium molybdate.	Chemically obtained product containing sodium molybdate as its essential ingredient.	35% water-soluble Mo.		Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo).
6b.	Ammonium molybdate.	Chemically obtained product containing ammonium molybdate as its essential ingredient.	50% water-soluble Mo.		Water-soluble moylbdenum (Mo).
6c.	Molybdenum-based fertiliser.	Product obtained by mixing types 6a and 6b.	35% water-soluble Mo.	The designation must include the names of the molybdenum components.	Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo).
6d.	Molybdenum-based fertiliser solution.	Product obtained by dissolving types 6a and/or one of the type 6b in water.	3% water-soluble Mo.	The designation must include the name(s) of the molybdenum component(s).	Water-soluble molybdenum (Mo).

Number	Type designation	Data on method of production and essential ingredients	Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight) Data on the expression of nutrients Other requirements	Other data on the type designation	Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria
1	2	3	4	5	6
Zinc.
7a.	Zinc salt.	Chemically obtained product and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of zinc.	15% water-soluble Zn.	The designation must include the name of the mineral anion.	Water-soluble zinc (Zn).
7b .	Zinc chelate.	Water-soluble product obtained by combining zinc chemically with a chelating agent.	5% water-soluble Zn, at least ⁸/₁₀ths of the declared content of which has been chelated.	Name of the chelating agent.	Water-soluble zinc (Zn). Chelated Zinc (Zn).
7c.	Zinc oxide.	Chemically obtained product and having as its essential ingredient zinc oxide.	70% total Zn. Particle size: at least 80% passing through a 0.063 mm sieve.		Total zinc (Zn).
7d.	Zinc-based fertiliser.	Product obtained by mixing types 7a and 7c.	30% total Zn.	The designation must include the name of the zinc components present.	Total zinc (Zn). Water-soluble zinc (Zn) if this accounts for at least ¼ of the total zinc (Zn).

Number

Type designation

Data on method of production and essential ingredients

Minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight)

Data on the expression of nutrients

Other requirements

Other data on the type designation

Nutrient content to be declared Forms and solubilities of the nutrients Other criteria

7e.

Zinc-based fertiliser solution.

Product obtained by dissolving types 7a and/or one of type 7b in water.

3% water-soluble Zn.

The designation must include: (1) the name(s) of the mineral anion(s):

(b) the name of any chelating agent if present.

Water-soluble zinc (Zn).

Chelated zinc (Zn) if present.

MINIMUM TRACE-ELEMENT CONTENT, PERCENTAGE WEIGHT OF FERTILISER.

CHAPTER B.

SOLID OR FLUID MIXTURES OF TRACE ELEMENTS.

	Where the trace element is present in a form that is
	exclusively mineral	chelated or complexed
For a trace element
Boron (B)	0.2	0.2
Cobalt (Co)	0.02	0.02
Copper (Cu)	0.5	0.1
Iron (Fe)	2.0	0.3
Manganese (Mn)	0.5	0.1
Molybdenum (Mo)	0.02	--
Zinc (Zn)	0.5	0.1

Minimum total of trace elements in a solid mixture: 5% by mass of the fertiliser.

Minimum total of trace elements in a fluid mixture: 2% by mass of the fertiliser.

CHAPTER C.

EEC FERTILISERS CONTAINING MAJOR AND/OR SECONDARY ELEMENTS WITH TRACE ELEMENTS APPLIED TO THE SOIL.

	For crops of grassland	For horticulture use
Boron (B)	0.01	0.01
Cobalt (Co)	0.002	--
Copper (Cu)	0.01	0.002
Iron (Fe)	0.5	0.02
Manganese (Mn)	0.1	0.01
Molybdenum (Mo)	0.001	0.001
Zinc (Zn)	0.01	0.002

CHAPTER D.

EEC FERTILISERS CONTAINING MAJOR AND/OR SECONDARY ELEMENTS WITH TRACE ELEMENTS FOR LEAF SPRAYS.

Boron (B)	0.01
Cobalt (Co)	0.002
Copper (Cu)	0.002
Iron (Fe)	0.02
Manganese (Mn)	0.01
Molybdenum (Mo)	0.001
Zinc (Zn)	0.002

CHAPTER E.

LIST OF AUTHORISED ORGANIC COMPLEXING AGENTS FOR TRACE ELEMENTS.

Definition of complexed trace elements:

Within the meaning of this Directive complexed trace elements are defined as combinations where the metal is present in the form of:

--1 chelated product.

--1 complexed product.

Authorised products:

1. Chelating agents:

Sodium, potassium or ammonium acid or salts of:
Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid:	EDTA	C₁₀H₁₆O₈N₂
diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid:	DPTA	C₁₄H₂₁O₁₀N₁
ethylene diamine -- di (O-hydroxyphenyl acetic) acid:	EDDHA	C₁₈H₂₀O₆N₂
hydroxy-2 ethylene diamine triacetic acid:	HEEDTA	C₁₀H₁₈O₇N₂
ethyldiamine-di (O-hydroxy P-methyl phenyl) acetic acid:	EDDHMA	C₂₀H₂₄N₂O₆
ethylene diamine di (5-carboxy-2-hydroxyphenyl) Acetic Acid	EDDCHA	C₂₀H₂₀O₁₀N₂

2. Complexing agents^(1).

⁽¹⁾List to be drawn up.

GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 27th day of May 1994.

JOE WALSH,

Minister for Agriculture, Food and

Forestry.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

The Regulations (a) provide for the marketing of slow-release nitrogenous fertilisers, fertiliser containing the trace elements boron and copper, and fertiliser solutions of magnesium nitrate, and of a mixture of magnesium and sulphur, and (b) amend the Annexes to Council Directive 76/116/EEC.

Irish Statutory Instruments

S.I. No. 162/1994 -- European Communities (Marketing of Fertilisers) Regulations, 1994.