Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE USE OF SEWAGE SLUDGE IN AGRICULTURE

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 18 Jun 1986 · CELEX 31986L0278
Transposition deadline: 18 Jun 1989
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 12 Jun 1986

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/361	Implementing · Decision	Published	Q3 2021

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The Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Directive (86/278/EEC) regulates sludge use on farmland, setting heavy metal limits for soil and sludge and annual application caps. It applies to farmers, sludge producers, and Member State authorities. In force since 1986, it remains current in its 2022 consolidated version.

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