Soil quality - Guidance on the ecotoxicological characterization of soils and soil materials (ISO/DIS 15799:2025); German and English version prEN ISO 15799:2025
Abstract
This document is one of a family of International Standards providing guidance on soils and soil materials in relation to certain functions and uses including conservation of biodiversity. It applies in conjunction with these other standards. It provides guidance on the selection of experimental methods for the assessment of the ecotoxic potential of soils and soil materials (e.g. excavated and remediated soils, refills, embankments) with respect to their intended use and possible adverse effects on aquatic and soil dwelling organisms. NOTE This is a reflection of the maintenance of the habitat and retention function of the soil. In fact, the methods listed in this document are suitable for usage in a TRIAD approach, i.e. for an ecological assessment of potentially contaminated soils (see ISO 19204). This document does not cover tests for bioaccumulation. The ecological assessment of uncontaminated soils with a view to natural, agricultural or horticultural use is not within the scope of this document. Such soils can be of interest if they can serve as a reference for the assessment of soils from contaminated sites. The interpretation of results gained by applying the proposed methods is not in the scope of this document.
Begin
2024-11-11
WI
00444267
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 15799
Project number
11905034
Responsible national committee
NA 119-08-04 AA - Biological methods
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 444/WG 4 - Biological characterization
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 190/SC 4/WG 5 - Ecotoxicological aspects
draft standard
Soil quality - Guidance on the ecotoxicological characterization of soils and soil materials (ISO/DIS 15799:2025); German and English version prEN ISO 15799:2025
2026-01
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