Fertilizer Testing
Introduction
Soil is the foundation of agriculture, and its health directly impacts crop productivity, fertilizer efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Regular soil testing enables data-driven decisions for nutrient management, helping farmers and agronomists improve yields, reduce costs, and prevent soil degradation. At Middle East Testing Services LLC (METS Lab), we offer comprehensive soil analysis using advanced techniques, helping clients across the UAE and beyond understand their soil’s nutrient status, salinity, contamination levels, and suitability for agriculture or landscaping
Scope of Testing
- Straight fertilizers (Urea, Ammonium Sulphate, SSP, etc.)
- Compound fertilizers (NPK, DAP, MAP)
- Organic & Bio-fertilizers
- Micronutrient & Chelated fertilizers
- Slow-release and coated fertilizers
- Liquid fertilizers & foliar sprays
- Customized blends (commercial & research-grade)
Key Testing Parameters
NPK ANALYSIS
- Total Nitrogen (N)
- Available Phosphate (as P₂O₅)
- Soluble Potash (as K₂O)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Moisture Content
- pH
- Electrical Conductivity (EC) or Salinity
- Granularity/Particle Size Distribution
- Bulk Density
Secondary Macro Nutrients
- Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S)-ICP-OES/ICP MS
Heavy Metals and Toxic Substances
- Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Arsenic (As), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni)-ICP AES/ICP MS
- Biuret
- Pesticide Residues
Micro Nutrients
- Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Molybdenum (Mo), Chlorine (Cl), Cobalt (Co)-ICP AES/ICP MS
Biological Contaminants
- Pathogenic Bacterial Identification
- Pathogenic Fungal Identification
- Nematodes
Regulatory & Compliance Standards
We comply with
- GSO 1064/2013 and related GCC fertilizer standards
- FAO, ISO 8157, AOAC & ICAR methods
- Lab reports suitable for registration, import/export clearance, and customs release
- Testing as per AOAC and ISO methods
Industries We Serve
- Farmers & Agricultural Consultants
- Landscape Architects & Gardeners
- Environmental Consultants & Soil Scientists
- Research Institutions
- Government & Municipality Projects
- Organic Growers and Soil Amendment Suppliers