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Global Gap, worldwide organisation, sets up a food crops quality assurance program which is excluding the use of sludge as fertiliser (080303_Global Gap_Control Points and Compliance Criteria_V2_0_Mar08_280208). EFAR has writed a draft document highlighting the benefits and risk management of Biosolids land application.(Biosolids Recovery V1) This document is submitted to several worlwide organisations.

FAQ

1.1 What are Biosolids ?

1.2 What is the difference between Biosolids and sludge ?

1.3 Why do we have biosolids ?

1.4 How much bisolids are produced ?

2.1 Why are Biosolids spread on agricultural soils?

2.2 What are the alternative outlets to Biosolids landspreading ?

2.3 Can we use Biosolids for any crop production?

2.4 Do the nutrients contained in Biosolids have the same effects as those of mineral fertiliser?

2.5 How can one reduce the odors released during landspreading?

3.1 How is Biosolids quality controlled?

3.2 Should we fear the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in Biosolids?

3.3 Are there any inerts (plastics rubble…) or hydrocarbons into the Biosolids ?

3.4 Are there any medicinal substances (hormones antibiotics..) into the Biosolids ?

3.5 Can soils and crops receiving Biosolids be contaminated by heavy metals?

3.6 Are we absolutely sure that the landspreading of Biosolids is safe?

4.1 Why do some countries prohibit the landspreading of Biosolids?

4.2. What is the position of the food industry regarding Biosolids landspreading?

4.3 Are farmers in favor of the use of Biosolids in agriculture?

ORIGIN BIOSOLIDS

1.1 What are Biosolids?

1.2 What is the difference between Biosolids and sludge?