Fertiliser Testing (FCO 1985)

Check that your fertiliser meets the nutrient content and other limits in the Fertiliser (Control) Order before it reaches a dealer or an inspector.

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How Fertiliser Testing (FCO 1985) works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

Each step explained

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Overview of Fertiliser Testing (FCO 1985)

Tested by: NABL-accredited partner lab
Regulation: Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985
Typical turnaround: 5–10 working days
Sample needed: 500 g–1 kg

The Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 lays down specifications for every fertiliser that may be sold in India, from urea, DAP and NPK complexes to micronutrient mixtures, water-soluble fertilisers, organic manures and bio-fertilisers. State fertiliser inspectors draw samples from manufacturers and dealers, and a sample declared non-standard can lead to suspension of the licence and prosecution.

Manufacturers, importers and blenders test each batch for nutrient content, moisture and particle size, and for limits such as biuret in urea and heavy metals in organic fertilisers. Bio-fertilisers and bio-stimulants are tested for viable counts and contaminants.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 500 g–1 kg
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed so that it cannot leak or be contaminated in transit

Details to share

Product name, grade and specification sheet
Safety data sheet (SDS)
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Purpose: quality check, dispute, export or regulatory filing

How we handle Fertiliser Testing (FCO 1985)

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
Nitrogen, phosphate and potash	Declared nutrient content
Secondary and micronutrients	Sulphur, calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, iron
Moisture and particle size	Physical specification
Biuret	Limit in urea
Heavy metals	Limits for organic and city compost fertilisers
Viable count and contaminants	Bio-fertilisers

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Can I test before an inspector samples my stock?

Yes, and it is the best way to avoid a non-standard finding. Testing each production batch or import consignment gives you evidence of quality if a dispute arises.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international method or buyer specification that fits your purpose. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

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