PNS/BAFS 183:2023

Organic Soil Amendments and Plant Supplement –

Product Standards and Specifications
 FOREWORD
In 2021, the Batangas Egg Producers Cooperative (BEPCO) submitted a request to the
National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) and was endorsed to the Department of
Agriculture (DA)-Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) to amend the
PNS/BAFS 183:2020 specifically, the acceptable limits of the Total N- P2O4-K2O (NPK).
BEPCO requested to evaluate and review the set levels of Total N- P2O4-K2O (5-10%) and
possible exclusion of the upper limit in PNS/BAFS 183:2020 (PNS OSA). This is noting the use
of chicken manure as fertilizer for vegetables that may exceed the acceptable limits of Total
NPK from a range of 5-10%. Further, BEPCO requested to reconsider the minimum acceptable
limit of 5% for the NPK to align with the fertilizer specifications of the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) for Organic Manure.
 FOREWORD
Similarly, the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) submitted a
request for the review and reformulation of the PNS relevant to organic
agriculture including PNS/BAFS 183:2020. Issues/concerns raised by the OAD
includes 1) product descriptions that are limiting (e.g., undergone substantial
decomposition) and 2) tables on moisture content (MC) by weight for
microbial inoculants. In addition, they requested to reconsider the MC of
microbial inoculants to accommodate innovations such as drying and freeze
drying to prolong the shelf life of microbial inoculants.
 FOREWORD
This Standard includes the following significant changes compared to its
previous version:
a) Inclusion of normative references;
b) Amendment of the Clause 3 Terms and Definitions;

c) Modification on the Total NPK specification for liquid organic plant

supplement;
d) Inclusion of Total N in the specifications for solid and liquid organic
fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic plant supplement;
 FOREWORD
e) Modification on the lower limit of C:N ratio for organic fertilizer (solid) and
organic soil conditioner (solid and liquid);
f) Amendment on the specifications for microbial inoculants;
g) Amendment on the maximum allowable level of microbial contaminants
for solid and liquid organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic
plant supplement;
h) Amendment on the maximum allowable level of heavy metals for solid and
liquid organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic plant
supplement;
i) Modification on the required number of samples for solid and liquid
products and weight of composite solid and liquid samples needed to be
submitted to the laboratory;
 FOREWORD
j) Amendment on the labeling requirements; and
k) Amendment on Annex A (Methods of analysis for organic fertilizer, organic
soil conditioner, and organic plant supplement) and Annex B (Methods of
analysis for the microbial inoculants).

This Standard cancel and replaces PNS/BAFS 183:2020, which has been
technically amended. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the DA- BAFS-Standards Development Division (SDD)
Standardization Guide No. 1: Writing the PNS.
1. SCOPE
This Standard applies to organic fertilizers, organic soil conditioners, microbial
inoculants, and organic plant supplements. The emphasis on how to minimize
contamination from microbiological, physical, and chemical hazards is in
accordance with the relevant provisions under the PNS/BAFS 291:2019 (Code
of practice for the production of organic soil amendments).
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or
all their contents constitute the requirements of this document. The latest
edition of the referenced documents (including any amendments) applies.
Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standard (BAFS) – Department of
Agriculture (DA). (2019). Code of practice for the production of
organic soil amendments (PNS/BAFS 291:2019).
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2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
DA. (2020). National list of permitted substances for organic agriculture
(Department Circular [DC] No. 09, series of 2020).

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3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Standard, the following terms and definitions apply:

1. batch
set of units of a product that is uniform in character and quality obtained from a given
process under practically identical circumstances and produced in a given place within
one defined production period (Republic Act [RA] 10611, 2013)

2. biofertilizer
broad term used for products containing living or dormant microorganisms such as
bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes and algae, alone or in combination, which on application
help in fixing atmospheric nitrogen or solubilize/mobilize soil nutrients (Food and
Agriculture Organization [FAO], 2019)
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.3 contaminant
any substance that can come in contact with organic soil amendments and plant
supplements that compromise its organic integrity (Association of Southeast Asian
Nations [ASEAN], 2014). In the context of this Standard, a contaminant also refers to
any foreign material, unwanted microorganism, or chemical.

3.4 label
display of any written, printed, or graphic representation on the label of a product for
the purpose of promoting its sale or disposal. Information on the label provides the
sellers and the buyers with the safe and effective use of the product for which it is
registered (DA, 2015, modified)
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.5 lot
quantity of produce presented for inspection as one unit, having similar
characteristics regarding type and or variety and origin (Codex Alimentarius
Commission [CAC], 2022)

3.6 organic plant supplement

any compound of organic origin in liquid or solid form, which in low
concentration, promotes or modifies physiological processes in plants. It may
contain beneficial microorganisms, micronutrients, and plant growth
regulators (DA, 2015)
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.7 organic soil amendments
composed of organic substances derived from biomass and applied to or
mixed into the topsoil to improve soil health and plant growth (Traunfeld,
2023, modified). It includes the products within the scope of this Standard, i.e.,
organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and microbial inoculant

3.8 pathogens
biological agents (e.g., bacteria, fungi, protozoa, virus) that may cause diseases
(DA-FPA, 2019, modified)
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.9 raw materials
naturally-occurring materials (including those permitted substances that are
not naturally-occuring as prescribed in the Department Circular No. 09) used
in the production of organic soil amendments and plant supplements (DA-
BAFS, 2019, modified)
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
1. Organic fertilizer – any product in solid or liquid form, derived from
plants and/or animals that have undergone substantial decomposition that
can supply available nutrients to plants with a total Nitrogen (N) - Phosphorus
(P2O5) - Potassium (K2O) content of five to ten percent (5-10%).

2. Organic soil conditioner – any product in solid or liquid form, derived

from plants or animals that have undergone substantial decomposition that
can supply available nutrients to plants with a total N- P2O5 - K2O content of
2.5 to less than five percent (2.5 - <5%).
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
3. Microbial inoculant – biologically-active product containing optimum
population of one or a combination of active strains of bacteria, algae, and
fungi that are useful in different biological activities, such as, but not limited
to: N2-fixation, decomposition of organic residues, and enhancement of
nutrient availability.

4. Organic plant supplement – any compound of organic origin in liquid or

solid form that has a total N-P2O5-K2O content of not less than 0.5% to not
more than 10% for solid and liquid. These include but are not limited to: FPJ
(Fermented Plant Juice), FFJ (Fermented Fruit Juice), FAA (Fish Amino Acid),
FE (Fish Emulsion), Seaweed Extracts, Vermi Tea, Compost Tea, and the like.
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Raw materials
Raw materials to be used for the production of organic soil amendments shall
be in accordance with the list of permitted raw materials for the production of
organic soil amendments and plant supplements as listed in DC No. 9 series of
2020 (National list of permitted substances for organic agriculture).
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
2. Specifications

1. Solid and liquid organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic
plant supplement shall be in accordance with the specifications shown in
Table 1.

Table 1. Specifications for solid and liquid organic fertilizer, organic soil
conditioner, and organic plant supplement (BAFS-DA, BSWM-DA,
SIDC, OCCP-ICSI, UPLB- Biotech, 2023).
 ORGANIC ORGANIC ORGANIC SOIL ORGANIC PLANT
SPECIFICATIONS FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONDITIONER SUPPLEMENT
(Solid) (Liquid) (Liquid and Solid) (Liquid and Solid)
Total N-P2O5- K2O,
% 5 - 10% 5 - 10% 2.5 - <5% 0.5 - 10%

1 - <1.5
Total N, % >1.5 >0.3
>1.5

Organic Matter
>20 >20
(OM), % - -

8:1 - 20:1 8:1 - 20:1

C:N Ratio

Actual Moisture Solid: <35

<35
Content (MC), % - Liquid: none -

No foul odor: No foul odor:

Odor (ammonia, rotting (ammonia, rotting
- -
or fermentation) or fermentation)
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Verification should be done on the raw materials and process if the
total N- P2O5-K2O content of the product exceeds the specified limit in
Table 1. A confirmatory test should be conducted on the product based on
the methods of test for the total N-P2O5-K2O specified in Annex A
(Methods of analysis for organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and
organic plant supplement).

2. For solid organic fertilizer, all specifications in Table 1, except

actual MC, should be on a dry weight basis.
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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For solid and liquid organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic
plant supplement containing microbial inoculants, the genus should be
verifiable and stated on the label.

5.2.2 Microbial inoculants such as biofertilizers and composting

microorganisms depending on their category or genus should be in
accordance with the specifications shown in Table 2 to Table 9.
[Link] Specifications for Rhizobia shall be in accordance with Table 2.

Table 2. Minimum reauirements for Rhizobia

Parameter Minimum level
Viable Cell Count 1x106 cfu/g (soIid)1
1x106 cfu/ml liauid
Contaminants No microbial contamination at 10
dilution3
1University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)-National Institute of

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH). (2023).

Minimum viable cell count for rhizobia. [Unpublished raw data].
2Central Luzon State University (CLSU). (2023). Minimum viable cell

count for rhizobia. [Unpublished raw data].

3United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2001).
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM).
hL s://[Link]. ov/food/laborato -methods-food/barn-cha ter-
3-aerobic- late-count

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[Link] Specifications s h a l l b e in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h T a b l e 3.

T a D I e 3. M i n i m u m r e u i r e m e n t s f o r D zo s i s i r i l l u r n
Parar¥seter Minimums le v e l
Viable Cell Count 1x1O^ c f u / g ( s o l i d , p o w d e r e d f o r m ) 1
1x1O^ c e l l s / m l
Contaminants c o n t a m i n a t i o n at
dilution”
We›inLm re c c › n t e n t b we i a ht to
1University of the Philippines L o s B a f i o s ( U P L B ) - N a t i o n a l Institute of
M o l e c u lar Biology a n d B i o t e c h n ol o g y (BIOTECH). (2023)
M i n i m u m viable cell c o u n t tar aeospirillurn. [ U n p u b l i s h e d r a w data].
"Vadav, K. & Chandra K. National Centre of Organic Farming,
Department Agriculture a n d C ooperati on. ( 2 0 1 4 ) Mass
production quality control inoculants.
htt s . / / w e b . a r c h i v e . o r /web/2O1BO6O2O65513id /htt . / / w w w . insa.
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”U ni ted S tates U S F o o d Drug A d m i n i st r a t i on ( F D A ) .
B acteri ol ogical Analytical Manual (BAM).
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3-aerobi c - late-c o u n t
°CentraI L u z o n S t a t e University ( C L & U ) . M i n i m u m moi sture
content for azosoirillurn. ublished r a w data

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[Link] Specifications for Phosphate Solubilizer (Bacteria) shall be in accordance
with Table 4.

Table 4. Minimum re uirements for Phos hate Solubilizer Bacteria

Parameter Minimum level
Viable Cell Count 1x107 cfu/
Contaminants No microbial contamination at 10
dilution2
Moisture content b weiaht 20-40%1
1 ^CentraI Luzon State University (CLSU). (2023). mum viable cell
count for phosphate solubilizer [bacteria]. [Unpublished raw data].
2United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2001).
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM).
htt s://[Link]. ov/food/laborato -methods-food/barn-cha ter-
3-aerobic- late-count

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[Link] Specifications for Phosphate Solubilizer (Fungi) —Spore forming shall be in
accordance with Table 5.

Table 5. Minimum requirements for Phosphate Solubilizer (Fungi) —Spore

formin
Parameter Minimum level
ore Count 1x106 s ores/mL or /
Contaminants No microbial contamination at 10-5
dilution2
1CentraI Luzon State University (CLSU). (2023). Minimum viable cell
count for phosphate solubilizer [fungi]. [Unpublished raw
data].
2United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2001).

Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM).

htt s://[Link]. ov/food/laborato -methods-food/barn-cha ter-
3-aerobic- late-count

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[Link] Specifications for Endophytic Bacteria shall be in accordance with Table 6.

Table 6. Minimum re uirements for Endo ic Bacteria

Parameter Minimum level
Viable Cell Count 1x109 cfu/g1
Contaminants No microbial contamination at 10
dilution2
1University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)-National Institute of
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH). (2023).
Minimum viable cell count for endo ic bacteria. Un ublished

Parameter Minimum level

raw data].
^United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2001).
BacteriologicalAnalytical Manual (BAM).
htt s://[Link]. ov/food/laborato -methods-food/barn-cha ter-
3-aerobic- late-count

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[Link] Specifications for Tflchoderma shall be in accordance with Table 7.

Table 7. Minimum re uirements for Tflchoderma

Parameter Minimum level
Viable S ore Count 1x1O6 s ores/mL or /
Contaminant microbial contamination at 10
dilutions
1Univemity of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)-National Institute of
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH). (2023).
Minimum viable spore count for trichoderma. [Unpublished raw
data].
*United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2001).
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM).
htt s://[Link]. ov/food/laborato -methods food/barn-cha ter-
3-aerobic- late-count

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[Link] Specifications for Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrizhal (VAM) shall be in
accordance with Table 8.

Table 8. Minimum requirements far VAM Fungi (UPLB-BIOTECH,

2023) Parameter Minimum level
Most probable number (MPN) 65 spores/capsule/g

Solid inoculant 25 spores/g (soil-based)

Root inoculant 3,500 Infective Propagules (IP)/g

Contamination level Nematode-free

[Link] Specifications for Ectomycorrhizae shall be in accordance with Table 9.

Table 9. Minimum re uirements for Ectomvcorrhizae BAFS-OAD, 2023

Parameter Minimum level
Viable S ore Count 1O^ s ores/

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5.2.3 For multi-strain inoculants or inoculants containing a consortium of microorganisms,
claims shall be verifiable.
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
3. Contaminants

1. The pathogens in solid and liquid organic fertilizers, organic soil

conditioners, and organic plant supplements shall be in accordance with the
allowable levels shown in Table 11.

Table 11. Maximum allowable level of microbial contaminants for solid

and liquid organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic
plant supplement
 Microbial contaminants Maximum Allowable Level
Total coliforms <1,000 MPN/
E. Coli 100 cfu/
Salmonella Absent in 25
1United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (1993).

Part 503 standards for the use or disposal of sewage sludge.

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR).
htt s://[Link]. ov/currenVtitIe-40/cha ter-I/subcha ter-O/ art-
503
2Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)-Department of
Agriculture (DA). (2023). Philippine National Standard (PNS) on
primary and postharvest food and feed product standard
microbiological criteria. [Unpublished raw data].
3European Parliament and Council. (2019). Regulation (EU) 2019/1009
of the european parliament and of the council of 5 june 2019.
htt s://[Link] [Link]/Ie al-
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5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
5.3.2 The heavy metals in solid and liquid organic fertilizers, organic soil
conditioners, and organic plant supplements shall be in accordance with the
levels shown in Table 12.

Table 12. Maximum allowable level of heavy metals for solid and liquid
organic fertilizer, organic soil conditioner, and organic plant supplement
(DA- BAFS, 2023, modified)
 Heavy Metals Maximum Allowable Level
/k
Arsenic (As) 40 1
inor anic arsenic
Lead Pb 1002
Chromium
Mercu
Cadmium Cd 5*
1European Parliament and Council. (2019). Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of

the european parliament and of the council of 5 june 2019.

htt s://[Link] [Link]/Ie al-
content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32019R1009

^Food and Agriculture Organization (FA ›). (2023). NSP —fertilizer

specifications. htt s://[Link] fa riculture/cro s/thematic-
sitema /theme/sDi/ lantnutrition/fels ecs/en/
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5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
5.3.3 Absence of foreign materials
Plastics, aluminum, wrappers, stones, and other materials shall be totally
removed from the product.
6. SAMPLING METHODS FOR LAB ANALYSIS
All finished products shall be subjected to a lot sampling for laboratory
analysis using the following procedures:

1. Composite sampling of solid products

1. The production documents containing the number of bags per batch

number and bag number shall be presented to the inspector.

2. The inspector shall randomly select the bag number.

6. SAMPLING METHODS FOR LAB ANALYSIS
3. The selected bags shall be emptied into a clean area. All contents of the
selected bags should be thoroughly mixed.

4. Three (3) kilograms of composite samples shall be collected and

distributed equally to the laboratory, organic certifying body (OCB), and
operator.

5. Information relative to the sample taken shall be accurate and complete

to allow traceability of the sample back to the lot from which it was sampled.
6. SAMPLING METHODS FOR LAB ANALYSIS
6.1.6 The required number of samples shall be in accordance with the
number of bags per batch as shown in Table 13.
6. SAMPLING METHODS FOR LAB ANALYSIS
Composite sampling of liquid products

1. The production documents containing the number of containers per

batch number and container number shall be presented to the inspector.

2. The inspector shall randomly select the container number and subject
the selected containers for analysis.

3. Three (3) containers of liquid samples shall be collected and distributed

equally to the laboratory, OCB, and operator.
6. SAMPLING METHODS FOR LAB ANALYSIS
4. Information relative to the sample taken shall be accurate and complete
to allow traceability of the sample back to the lot from which it was sampled.

5. The required number of samples shall be in accordance with the

number of containers per batch as shown in Table 14.
Table 14. Required number of samples for liquid products (Sri Lanka
Standards Institution SLSI , 2021, modified
Number of containers Containers to be sampled
er batch
<300
301 to 500
More than 500
Nû›TE 1 1 container should be at least 1 L

NZ›TE 2 If the container has less than 1 L of the liquid product, an

uivalent of 1 L com osite sam ie will be collected er batch

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7. METHODS OF ANALYSIS
1. The methods of analysis to test the organic fertilizer, organic soil
conditioner, and organic plant supplement shall be in accordance with the
methods listed in Annex A (Methods of analysis for organic fertilizer, organic
soil conditioner, and organic plant supplement).

2. The methods of analysis for the microbial inoculants shall be in

accordance with the methods listed in Annex B (Methods of analysis for the
microbial inoculants).
Table A.1. Methods of analysis for the specifications of solid and liquid organic
fertilizers, organic soil conditioner, and organic plant supplements
Specifications Methods of Analysis
Total Nitrogen Kjeldahl Method 1
lndophenol Method2
Phosphorus Molybdovanado Phosphoric Acid^
Modified Walkley-Black Method4
Potassium Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
Ammonium Acetate Method6
Dry Ashing/Acid Digestion —
Atomic Absorption
Spectrometry/lnductively Coupled
Plasma’
Sodium Tetraphenyl Borate (STPB)
Titration Potassium tetraphenylborate
gravimetric method^
Total Organic Carbon Modified Walkley-Black Method*
Organic Matter Modified Walkley-Black Method’
Moisture content Gravimetric Method1°

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Table A.2. Methods of analysis for the level of pathogens for solid and liquid organic
fertilizers, or anic soil CDnditioners, and or lant su lements
Patho ens Methods of Anal
Total coliforms MPN Method/ Pour Plate/ Viable plate
coun\1
E. Coli MPN Method/ Pour Plate/ Viable plate
coun\1
Salmonella Conventional/ Selective enrichment
method1

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Table A.3. Methods of analysis for the level of heavy metals for solid and liquid
anic fertilizers, or anic soil conditioners, and or lant su lements
Hea Metals Methods of Anal
Arsenic As Acid Digestion and Quanitation by HG-AAS
Lead Pb or Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical
Chromium /Cr Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)1
Mercu
Cadmium /Cd

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Table B.1. Methods of analysis for the microbial inoculants
Microbial inoculant Methods of Analysis
Rhizobia Viable plate cDunt and determinatiDn of
phenotypic characteristics/Glucose-
peptone test1
Azospirillum Viable plate count and determination of
phenotypic characteristics/Plating Dn
nitro¿gen-free medium and Gram stain2
PhDsphate sDlUbilizer (Bacteria) Viable plate cDunt and determinatiDn of
phenotypic characteristics3
Quantification of phosphate-solubilizing
microbes*
Plating on PikDvskaya medium and Gram
Stain 4
PhDf?phate sDlUbilizer (Fungi)- Viable plate cDunt and determinatiDn of
Spore forming phenotypic characteristics3
Quantification of phosphate-solubilizing
microbes*
Endophytic bacteria Plating on the medium-specific for the
isolate and Gram Stain
DecompDser and Microbial Viable plate cDunt and determinatiDn of
Inoculant (Trichoderma) phenotypic characteristics3
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrizhal Wet sieving, decanting method and
(VAM) Fungi microscopic determination°
Azotobacter Viable plate cDunt and determinatiDn of
phenotypic characteristics3
Plating on Burks mediu»i and Gran› Stain7
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8. LABELLING
1. Label shall be of such design and material that does not deteriorate easily,
become illegible, or get separated from the container under the rigors of
transport, storage, and use. It shall withstand extreme weather conditions.

2. The following is the minimum information on the label of organic soil

amendments and plant supplements:
8. LABELLING
1. Name of product;
2. Name of distributor/manufacturer;
3. Address and contact number of distributor/manufacturers;
4. Date manufactured;
5. Net content;
8. LABELLING
8.2.6 Product information;

a) Major raw materials/ingredients;

b) Genus name (microbial inoculants);
c) Nutrient content (Total N-P2O5-K2O and total N content);
d) Moisture content (for solid organic fertilizer, organic soil
conditioner, and microbial inoculants); and
e) Product description and type.
8. LABELLING
7. Lot/Batch number;
8. Best before (for liquid fertilizers and microbial inoculants);
9. Compatibility with bio-pesticides (optional);
10. Directions for use;
11. Storage and disposal;
12. Warning/precaution; and
13. List of microbial inoculants used for enrichment (as applicable).
BIBLIOGRAPHY:

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