GB4284-2018
Control standards of pollutants in sludge for agricultural use
农用污泥污染物控制标准
GB 4284-2018 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Control standards of pollutants in sludge for agricultural use. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a environmental protection focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2019.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the pollutant control of sludge from municipal wastewater treatment plants when used in agricultural lands. It specifically covers the application of sludge products on farmlands, orchards, and pastures. It does not apply to industrial sludge or untreated municipal sludge.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies sludge products into Class A and Class B based on their pollutant concentrations. It specifies maximum limits for heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, lead, chromium, arsenic, nickel, zinc, and copper, as well as mineral oils, benzo(a)pyrene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). It defines the permitted agricultural land types for each class. For instance, Class A products can be used on all specified agricultural lands, while Class B is restricted to orchards, pastures, and farmlands not growing edible crops. Manufacturers must strictly adhere to these classification rules to ensure environmental safety. The standard also sets sanitary indicators, including mortality rates for roundworm eggs and fecal coliform limits. Additionally, physicochemical requirements for moisture content, pH, particle size, and organic matter are mandated. Furthermore, it regulates the application dosage. The annual cumulative application must not exceed specified limits, and continuous use on the same plot is restricted to a maximum of 5 years.
Testing methods
The standard outlines sampling and analytical methods, referencing various national standards such as GB/T 6679 for solid chemical product sampling and CJ/T 221 for municipal wastewater treatment plant sludge testing. It includes methods for heavy metal analysis using atomic absorption spectrophotometry and hygienic indicator testing per GB 7959.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4284-2018?
It regulates sludge products from municipal wastewater treatment plants intended for agricultural use on farmlands, orchards, and pastures.
What are the key updates in GB 4284-2018 compared to the 1984 version?
The 2018 version introduces Class A and Class B classifications, adds limits for PAHs, includes sanitary and physicochemical requirements, and specifies maximum application dosages and continuous usage years.
How is the sludge tested for compliance?
Testing involves sampling per GB/T 6679 and analyzing pollutants, sanitary indicators, and physicochemical properties using methods outlined in standards like CJ/T 221 and GB 7959.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Environmental protection
- CCS
- P41
- ICS
- 93.030
- Competent department
- Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development
Relationships
Replaces:GB 4284-1984