SS 628:2017
Specification for compost used in agriculture and horticulture
OVERVIEW
Specifies the requirements of local compost for use in agriculture and horticulture. Defines the minimum requirements of the physical, chemical, biological and labelling aspects for local composts derived from the compostable organic material for making informed purchasing decisions. Provides guidance on the sampling, labelling and test methods to be used to verify the quality requirements of a compost product. Also recommends the classification of local compost.
Covers products marketed or distributed as local compost. Applies to organic materials that have been treated by pasteurising or other composting procedures excluding organic fertilisers such as blood, bone, liquid organic wastes, liquid seaweed products and green wastes that have not been subjected to composting.
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2017 |
| No. of Pages | 17 |
| ICS Classification | 13.030.10 Solid wastes 65.020.20 Plant growing 65.080 Fertilizers |
| Committee | Environment and Resources Standards Committee |
| Available for Purchase | Global |
| Adoption | - |