# Council Directive of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture (86/278/EEC), Division 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Whenever sludge other than sludge from the treatment plants referred to in Article 11 is used, Member States must first ensure that the heavy metal content of the soil does not exceed the limit values laid down in accordance with Annex IA. For this purpose, Member States shall decide what analyses to carry out, taking account of available scientific data on soil characteristics and homogeneity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1986/278/annex/5/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1986-278/annex-5/division-1
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