This Decision recognizes the Fertilizer Testing Laboratory under the South Agricultural Science and Technology Institute as an Agricultural Product Testing Laboratory, specifies the tests to be conducted and the seal to be used. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.
Scope of application
Fertilizer Testing Laboratory under the South Agricultural Science and Technology Institute
Key points
- The Fertilizer Testing Laboratory is recognized as an Agricultural Product Testing Laboratory for the tests listed in Appendix 1.
- The Laboratory's seal has code number 07, with specific form and content as detailed in Appendix 2.
- The seal may only be used to confirm test results issued by the Laboratory.
- This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- The Fertilizer Testing Laboratory will operate according to regulations, ensuring the quality of testing for agricultural products.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the Fertilizer Testing Laboratory recognized for?
The Fertilizer Testing Laboratory is recognized to conduct the tests listed in Appendix 1 and to confirm test results.
What are the characteristics of the Laboratory's seal?
The seal is square, each side measuring 3 cm, divided into two parts with a horizontal line at 2/3 from the top. The upper half reads 'Agricultural Product Testing Laboratory' and code number 07, the lower half reads 'Agriculture'. Ink color is purple.
For what purpose may the seal be used?
The seal may only be used to confirm test results issued by the Fertilizer Testing Laboratory.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.
What tests are recognized?
The recognized tests include determining moisture content, free acidity, total organic carbon, total and effective nitrogen, total and effective phosphorus, total and effective potassium, soluble Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, B content in acid and water, total microorganisms (see Appendix 1).
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Pursuant to …;
ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Regarding the recognition of Agricultural Testing Laboratories
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to Decree No. 73/CP dated November 1, 1995 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Decision No. 139/1999/QD-BNN-KHCN dated October 11, 1999 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on the issuance of the Regulation on the Recognition and Management of Agricultural Testing Laboratories;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Science, Technology and Product Quality Department.
DECISION:
Article 1. Recognize The Fertilizer Testing Laboratory under the South Agricultural Science and Technology Institute as an Agricultural Testing Laboratory for the tests listed in Appendix 1.
Article 2. The Laboratory shall have a seal with the code number 07. The seal shall have the form and content as presented in Appendix 2. The seal may only be used to confirm test results issued by the Laboratory.
Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signature. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Science and Technology and Product Quality Department, the Director of the South Agricultural Science and Technology Institute, and related units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.
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DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Ngo The Dan
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ANNEX 1
LIST OF TESTS RECOGNIZED BY THE FERTILIZER TESTING LABORATORY
(Attached to Decision No. 136/2000/QD-BNN-KHCN dated December 18, 2000 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development)
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Serial number |
NAME OF TEST |
LEGAL BASIS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TEST |
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1 |
Determination of moisture content |
TCVN 5815-1994 |
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2 |
Determination of free acidity |
10 TCN 303-97 |
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3 |
Determination of total organic carbon |
10 TCN 366-99 |
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4 |
Determination of humic acid and fulvic acid carbon |
10 TCN 365-99 |
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5 |
Determination of total nitrogen |
10 TCN 304-97 |
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6 |
Determination of available nitrogen |
10 TCN 361-99 |
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7 |
Determination of total phosphorus |
AOAC 958-01 (1995) |
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8 |
Determination of available phosphorus (2% citric acid) |
TCVN 5815-1994 |
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9 |
Determination of total potassium |
TCVN 5815-1994 |
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10 |
Determination of available potassium |
10 TCN 360-99 |
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11 |
Determination of manganese content |
AOAC 965-09 (1995) |
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12 |
Determination of zinc content |
AOAC 965-09 (1995) |
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13 |
Determination of iron content |
AOAC 965-09 (1995) |
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14 |
Determination of copper content |
AOAC 965-09 (1995) |
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15 |
Determination of water-soluble boron |
AOAC 982-01 (1995) |
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16 |
Determination of boron soluble in water |
AOAC 982-01 (1995) |
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17 |
Determination of total microorganisms |
10 TCN 255-96 |
Appendix 2
FORM AND CONTENT OF THE SEAL OF THE FERTILIZER TESTING LABORATORY
(Attached to Decision No. 136/2000/QD-BNN-KHCN dated December 18, 2000 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development)
A square seal, each side measuring 3.0 cm.
The seal is divided into two parts with a horizontal line at two-thirds from the top.
The upper part contains two lines of text, the first line reads:Testing Laboratory, the second line reads: agriculture.The lower part contains the code number 07 of the Testing Laboratory.
Ink color of the seal is purple.
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TESTING LABORATORY AGRICULTURE |
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07 |
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