Guidelines for compost quality : En108-4/25-2005E-PDF

These revised guidelines apply to compost that is sold, given away, or used on-site, but not to compost-based products such as potting soil mixes. The guidelines are based on four criteria: concentrations of trace elements such as arsenic, copper, and lead; concentrations of foreign matter; the presence of pathogens; and the maturity/stability of the compost. The guidelines are intended to provide national consistency in compost standards, and come into effect only if adopted by the regulatory authority.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment.
Title Guidelines for compost quality
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Publishing information Winnipeg - Manitoba : Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment c2005.
Description 26p.glossary, references, tables
Catalogue number
  • En108-4/25-2005E-PDF
Departmental catalogue number PN 1340
Subject terms Fertilizers
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