SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022
(Main)Compost and digestate properties when used in fertilising products
Compost and digestate properties when used in fertilising products
This document provides an overview of relevant methods for the properties of compost and solid digestate when used in fertilizing products, including:
— macroscopic impurities;
— oxygen uptake rate;
— self-heating factor.
This document is applicable to the following component material categories: CMC 3, CMC 4 and CMC 5, as specified in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [1].
Eigenschaften von Kompost und Gärrückständen bei Verwendung in Düngeprodukten
Dieses Dokument gibt einen Überblick über relevante Verfahren hinsichtlich der Eigenschaften von in Düngeprodukten verwendetem Kompost und von in Düngeprodukten verwendeten festen Gärrückständen, diese Eigenschaften umfassen:
- makroskopische Verunreinigungen;
- die Sauerstoffaufnahmerate;
- den Selbsterhitzungsfaktor.
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für die folgenden Komponentenmaterialkategorien: CMC 3, CMC 4 und CMC 5, wie in Verordnung (EU) 2019/1009 [1] festgelegt.
Propriétés du compost et du digestat lorsqu'ils sont utilisés dans des fertilisants
Le présent document donne un aperçu des méthodes pertinentes concernant les propriétés du compost et du digestat solide lorsqu'ils sont utilisés dans des fertilisants, notamment :
— les impuretés macroscopiques ;
— la cinétique d'absorption de l'oxygène ;
— le facteur d'auto-échauffement.
Ce document est applicable aux catégories de matières constitutives suivantes : CMC 3, CMC 4 et CMC 5, comme spécifié dans le règlement (UE) 2019/1009 [1].
Lastnosti komposta in digestata, ki se uporabljata v sredstvih za gnojenje
Ta dokument vsebuje pregled ustreznih metod za lastnosti komposta in trdnega digestata, ki se uporabljata v sredstvih za gnojenje, vključno s/z:
– makroskopskimi nečistočami;
– stopnjo porabe kisika;
– dejavnikom samosegrevanja.
Ta dokument se uporablja za naslednje kategorije sestavnih materialov: CMC 3, CMC 4 in CMC 5, kot je določeno z Uredbo (ES) št. 2019/1009 [2].
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Nov-2021
- Publication Date
- 07-Sep-2022
- Technical Committee
- KAT - Soil quality
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 05-Sep-2022
- Due Date
- 10-Nov-2022
- Completion Date
- 08-Sep-2022
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17733:2022 - Soil improvers and growing media - Sampling and sample preparation - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 20-Nov-2024
Overview
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022 specifies standardized methods for determining critical properties of compost and solid digestate when used in fertilizing products. This technical specification is applicable to compost and digestates classified under Component Material Categories (CMC) 3, 4, and 5, as defined by Regulation (EU) 2019/1009. The document outlines approaches for the assessment of macroscopic impurities, the oxygen uptake rate, and the self-heating factor, supporting product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance within the fertilizer industry.
Key Topics
This standard addresses the following essential properties of compost and digestate for their use as fertilizing components:
- Macroscopic Impurities: Guidelines for detecting and measuring materials such as glass, metals, and plastics larger than 2 mm in compost and digestate. This supports ensuring product purity and environmental safety.
- Oxygen Uptake Rate: Methods for determining the aerobic biological activity by measuring oxygen consumption, which is an important indicator of material stability and maturity.
- Self-Heating Factor: Procedures for evaluating the potential for spontaneous heating (self-heating) in compost, which can affect storage, safety, and product quality.
These parameters ensure that compost and solid digestate used in fertilizers comply with EU regulations and industry best practices.
Applications
Proper assessment of compost and digestate properties is relevant to a range of sectors and end-users, including:
- Fertilizer Manufacturers: Enables consistent production and rigorous quality control of compost and digestate-based fertilizing products.
- Regulatory Compliance: Assists in fulfilling the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 concerning the placing of fertilizing products on the EU market.
- Environmental Protection: Minimizes the risk of contaminants (such as plastics, glass, or metal impurities) entering agricultural soils, supporting sustainable farming and circular economy goals.
- Product Certification: Provides a basis for certifying the quality and safety of compost and digestate for agricultural use, enhancing market credibility and consumer trust.
- Laboratories: Standardizes testing methods for impurities, oxygen uptake, and self-heating, promoting analytical consistency and comparability of results across the EU.
These applications support enhanced fertilizer product performance, compliance, and environmental stewardship in modern agriculture.
Related Standards
The following standards are referenced within SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022 and provide essential complementary guidance:
- CEN/TS 17732:2022 – Soil improvers and growing media - Terminology
- CEN/TS 17733:2022 – Soil improvers and growing media - Sampling and sample preparation
- EN 16087-1:2020 – Determination of the aerobic biological activity - Oxygen uptake rate (OUR)
- EN 16087-2:2011 – Determination of the aerobic biological activity - Self-heating test for compost
- CEN/TS 16202:2013 – Sludge, treated biowaste, and soil - Determination of impurities and stones
These related technical standards ensure harmonized terminology, reliable testing procedures, and robust sample processing within the European fertilizer and soil amendment sectors.
By following SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022, organizations ensure compliance, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility in the use and production of compost and digestate-based fertilizing products, supporting best practices in sustainable agriculture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Compost and digestate properties when used in fertilising products". This standard covers: This document provides an overview of relevant methods for the properties of compost and solid digestate when used in fertilizing products, including: — macroscopic impurities; — oxygen uptake rate; — self-heating factor. This document is applicable to the following component material categories: CMC 3, CMC 4 and CMC 5, as specified in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [1].
This document provides an overview of relevant methods for the properties of compost and solid digestate when used in fertilizing products, including: — macroscopic impurities; — oxygen uptake rate; — self-heating factor. This document is applicable to the following component material categories: CMC 3, CMC 4 and CMC 5, as specified in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [1].
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.080 - Fertilizers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 16087-1:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 17733:2022, SIST EN 16087-2:2012, SIST-TS CEN/TS 17732:2022, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16202:2013, oSIST prEN 17730:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17730:2022 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2003/2003, 2019/1009; Standardization Mandates: M/564, M/xxx. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2022
Lastnosti komposta in digestata, ki se uporabljata v sredstvih za gnojenje
Compost and digestate properties when used in fertilising products
Eigenschaften von Kompost und Gärrückständen bei Verwendung in Düngeprodukten
Propriétés du compost et du digestat lorsqu'ils sont utilisés dans des fertilisants
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 17730:2022
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
CEN/TS 17730
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
February 2022
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 65.080
English Version
Compost and digestate properties when used in fertilizing
products
Propriétés du compost et du digestat lorsqu'ils sont Eigenschaften von Kompost und Gärrückständen bei
utilisés dans des fertilisants Verwendung in Düngeprodukten
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 3 January 2022 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Sampling and sample preparation . 5
5 Determination . 6
Bibliography . 7
European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 17730:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 223 “Soil
improvers and growing media”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
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