kSIST FprEN 18298:2026
(Main)Fertilizing products - Determination of specific elements and specific parameters of by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivates and recovered high-purity materials when used as components of fertilizing products
- Abstract
This document is applicable to the component materials by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivatives, or recovered high-purity materials, when used as components of fertilizing products.
This document provides an overview of relevant methods for the determination of specific properties of these components when used in fertilizing products, including:
- for the component materials "by-products":
- determination of the total iron content;
- determination of the total zinc content;
- determination of the total copper content;
- determination of the total cobalt content;
- determination of the total manganese content;
- determination of the dry matter content;
- determination of the total organic carbon content;
- for the component materials "thermal oxidation materials and derivatives":
- determination of the dry matter content;
- for the component materials "recovered high-purity materials":
- determination of the dry matter content;
- determination of the total organic carbon content.
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 01-Apr-2026
- Technical Committee
- KAT - Soil quality
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 05-Nov-2026
- Due Date
- 24-Dec-2026
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 is a draft European Standard from CEN for fertilizing products. It specifies methods for determining selected elements and parameters in by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivates, and recovered high-purity materials when those materials are used as components of fertilizing products. The document is written to support checks against the related requirements in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.
What does kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 specify?
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 covers analytical methods for component materials used in fertilizing products and gives the document structure for using those methods. The main body runs through Clauses 1 to 6, followed by informative Annex ZA and a bibliography.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex ZA | Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 for EU fertilising products |
The scope is limited to three types of component materials:
- by-products
- thermal oxidation materials and derivates
- recovered high-purity materials
For these materials, the document covers total iron, total zinc, total copper, total cobalt, total manganese, dry matter content, and total organic carbon, depending on the material type. In practice, that means the document is used when a producer or laboratory needs a recognized test route for a specific regulatory parameter.
Clause 4 states that sampling and sample preparation are crucial for validity, but they are not part of the document itself. The methods listed in Clauses 5 and 6 may include instructions for those steps where relevant.
What are the key requirements of kSIST FprEN 18298:2026?
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 is mainly a method-reference standard: it tells users which analytical standards to apply for each parameter. The key practical point is that the document does not create new test chemistry in each clause - it points to the methods that must be followed.
Specific elements in by-products
Clauses 5.1 to 5.5 require determination of total iron, zinc, copper, cobalt and manganese in component materials classified as by-products. Each of these measurements is carried out in accordance with prEN 17768:2026 and prEN 17770:2026. In practice, users need a laboratory setup that can digest the sample and then measure total elemental content by the referenced method chain.
Dry matter content
Clause 6.1 requires dry matter content to be determined for by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivates, and recovered high-purity materials in accordance with prEN 17773:2026. This matters because dry matter is a basic control parameter for comparing batches and reporting material composition consistently.
Total organic carbon
Clause 6.2 requires total organic carbon content for by-products and recovered high-purity materials in accordance with prEN 17776:2026. In practice, this is the route used when the carbon fraction needs to be measured for compliance or product characterization.
Link to EU fertilising product requirements
The introduction explains that the document supports measurement of compliance with the relevant requirements in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009. Annex ZA then maps the clauses to the regulatory essential requirements for CMC 11, CMC 13 and CMC 15. For users, that means the test results are intended for conformity work, not just internal quality control.
Relationship to conformity assessment
Annex ZA states that, once cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, compliance with the normative clauses can give presumption of conformity within the scope of the standard. That is the practical value for manufacturers and laboratories working for the EU market.
What terms does kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 define?
The document uses the vocabulary of EN 12944-1 and EN 12944-2 for fertilizer terms.
- By-products - component materials covered in the standard as CMC 11 in the regulatory context.
- Thermal oxidation materials and derivates - component materials covered as CMC 13.
- Recovered high-purity materials - component materials covered as CMC 15.
- Component material categories (CMCs) - the regulatory grouping used in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 for fertilizing-product ingredients.
- Dry matter content - the parameter used to show how much material remains after moisture is removed.
- Total organic carbon (TOC) - the total carbon content associated with organic matter in the sample.
- Sampling and sample preparation - the prerequisite steps that affect whether the analytical result is valid.
- ICP-AES - the instrumental technique named in the referenced method for determining total elements after aqua regia digestion.
Who uses kSIST FprEN 18298:2026?
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 is used by laboratories, fertiliser manufacturers, and conformity assessment teams that need to test component materials for EU fertilising products. It is also relevant to quality managers and buyers who have to specify or verify analytical evidence for by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivates, or recovered high-purity materials.
In practice, users apply it when they need to:
- select the right test method for a specific parameter
- prepare evidence for regulatory compliance
- compare batch results consistently
- support product release, documentation, or market access decisions
Which standards are used with kSIST FprEN 18298:2026?
- EN 12944-1:1999 - provides general fertilizer vocabulary used by the document.
- EN 12944-2:1999 - provides fertilizer-specific terms and definitions used by the document.
- prEN 17768:2026 - gives digestion by aqua regia for subsequent determination of elements.
- prEN 17770:2026 - gives total content determination of specific elements by ICP-AES after aqua regia digestion.
- prEN 17773:2026 - gives the method for dry matter content.
- prEN 17776:2026 - gives the method for total organic carbon content by dry combustion.
What does the kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 document contain?
The document is short and method-oriented. It sets the scope, names the vocabulary standards, and then points users to the test methods needed for each parameter.
Clause 4 gives the general rule on sampling and sample preparation, while Clauses 5 and 6 identify the analytical routes for specific elements, dry matter content, and TOC. Annex ZA provides the regulatory mapping to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, including the CMC 11, CMC 13 and CMC 15 links. The bibliography lists the EU regulation that the standard is designed to support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fertilizing products - Determination of specific elements and specific parameters of by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivates and recovered high-purity materials when used as components of fertilizing products". This standard covers: This document is applicable to the component materials by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivatives, or recovered high-purity materials, when used as components of fertilizing products. This document provides an overview of relevant methods for the determination of specific properties of these components when used in fertilizing products, including: - for the component materials "by-products": - determination of the total iron content; - determination of the total zinc content; - determination of the total copper content; - determination of the total cobalt content; - determination of the total manganese content; - determination of the dry matter content; - determination of the total organic carbon content; - for the component materials "thermal oxidation materials and derivatives": - determination of the dry matter content; - for the component materials "recovered high-purity materials": - determination of the dry matter content; - determination of the total organic carbon content.
This document is applicable to the component materials by-products, thermal oxidation materials and derivatives, or recovered high-purity materials, when used as components of fertilizing products. This document provides an overview of relevant methods for the determination of specific properties of these components when used in fertilizing products, including: - for the component materials "by-products": - determination of the total iron content; - determination of the total zinc content; - determination of the total copper content; - determination of the total cobalt content; - determination of the total manganese content; - determination of the dry matter content; - determination of the total organic carbon content; - for the component materials "thermal oxidation materials and derivatives": - determination of the dry matter content; - for the component materials "recovered high-purity materials": - determination of the dry matter content; - determination of the total organic carbon content.
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.080 - Fertilizers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
kSIST FprEN 18298:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2019/1009; Standardization Mandates: M/564, M/564 Amd 1, M/564 Amd 2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 18298:2026
01-marec-2026
[Not translated]
Fertilizing products - Determination of specific elements and specific parameters of by-
products, thermal oxidation materials and derivates and recovered high-purity materials
when used as components of fertilizing products
Düngeprodukte - Bestimmung spezifischer Elemente und spezifischer Parameter von
Nebenprodukten, thermischen Oxidationsstoffen und Derivaten sowie von
zurückgewonnenen hochreinen Stoffen bei Verwendung als Bestandteile in
Düngeprodukten
Fertilisants - Dosage des éléments spécifiques et détermination des paramètres
spécifiques des sous-produits, des matières obtenues par oxydation thermique et leurs
dérivés et des matières de grande pureté valorisées lorsqu’ils sont utilisés comme
composants dans les fertilisants
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 18298
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
oSIST prEN 18298:2026 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
oSIST prEN 18298:2026
oSIST prEN 18298:2026
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 18298
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2026
ICS 65.080
English Version
Fertilizing products - Determination of specific elements
and specific parameters of by-products, thermal oxidation
materials and derivates and recovered high-purity
materials when used as components of fertilizing products
Fertilisants - Dosage des éléments spécifiques et Düngeprodukte - Bestimmung spezifischer Elemente
détermination des paramètres spécifiques des sous- und spezifischer Parameter von Nebenprodukten,
produits, des matières obtenues par oxydation thermischen Oxidationsstoffen und Derivaten sowie
thermique et leurs dérivés et des matières de grande von zurückgewonnenen hochreinen Stoffen bei
pureté valorisées lorsqu'ils sont utilisés comme Verwendung als Bestandteile in Düngeprodukten
composants dans les fertilisants
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If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Sampling and sample preparation . 6
5 Determination of specific elements . 6
5.1 Total iron content in component materials “by-products” . 6
5.2 Total zinc content in component materials “by-products” . 6
5.3 Total copper content in component materials “by-products” . 6
5.4 Total cobalt content in component materials “by-products” . 6
5.5 Total manganese content in component materials “by-products” . 6
6 Determination of specific parameters . 6
6.1 Dry matter content in component materials “by-products”, “thermal oxidation materials
and derivates” and “recovered high-purity materials” . 6
6.2 Organic carbon content in component materials “by-products” and “recovered high-purity
materials” . 7
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 making available on the market of EU
fertilising products aimed to be covered . 8
Bibliography . 10
oSIST prEN 18298:2026
prEN 18298:2026 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 18298:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 260 “Fertilizers
and liming materials”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
oSIST prEN 18298:2026
prEN 18298:2026 (E)
Introduction
An EU fertilizing product consists solely of component materials complying with the requirements for
one or more of the component material categories (CMCs), as specified in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009
[1]. This regulation lays down the rules on the making available on the market of EU fertilizing products
and the specific safety and quality requirements for the CMCs.
By-products within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC have been classified as CMC 11, thermal
oxidation materials or derivates as CMC 13 and recovered high purity materials as CMC 15, in Regulation
(EU) 2019/1009 [1].
In this document the normative references of the test methods to be used for these CMCs are defined in
order to measure the compliance with the related requirement in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [1].
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