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This is a list of projects currently being worked on by Standards Australia's Standards Development Team.
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Project Title
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Soils for landscaping and garden use
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Composts, soil conditioners and mulches
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The constitution of a Technical Committee consists of the Nominating Organisations that represent various interest groups across the industries. These Nominating Organisations are currently participating in Standards Australia’s Standards Development activity. The Nominating Organisation appoints a representative to represent the views of that organisation’s interest group during the development of a Standard.
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Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc
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Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
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Australian Organics Recycling Association
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Centre for Organic Research and Education
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Department of Environment and Science (QLD)
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EPA Victoria
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For Information
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Horticulture Innovation Australia
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NSW Department of Planning and Environment
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NSW Environment Protection Authority
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Nursery and Garden Industry Australia
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Primary Industries and Regions SA
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Soil Science Australia
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TAFE NSW
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Waste Management Association of Australia
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Standards Australia participates in Standards development with the International standards bodies as listed below.
For further information on ISO relationships please visit ISO’s website www.iso.org
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There are no international relationships for this committee
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Publication Title
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Soils for landscaping and garden use
Specifies requirements for landscape and garden soils. This Standard specifies physical and chemical requirements such as bulk density organic matter, wettability, pH, dispersibility, toxicity, nitrogen drawdown index and permeability for low density, organic and natural soils or soil blends. Documentation requirements include information to be supplied to the consumer and health warnings. Guidance is given on the selection and use of soils.
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Composts, soil conditioners and mulches
Specifies requirements for composts, soil conditioners and mulches. This edition includes requirements for vermicast. It specifies minimum requirements to be met prior to labelling a product as a composted or pasteurized product. 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 and vermicast systems designed to produce a quality product achieved by following an approved process.
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Composts, soil conditioners and mulches
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The Sub Committees within the Technical Committee are listed here.
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CS-037-00-01 Classification of Soil Types
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CS-037-00-02 Test Methods
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CS-037-00-03 Chemical and Organic Contaminant Provisions