AS 4454-1999

Specifies requirements for composts, soil conditioners and mulches. The Standard specifies minimum requirements to be met prior to labelling a product (soil conditioner, mulch or manure) as pasturised or composted. It also specifies physical and chemical requirements and documentation which includes information to be supplied to the consumer and health warnings. Guidance is given on best practice for composting systems designed to produce a quality product achieved by following an approved process.