What is PD CEN/TS 17732 - Terminology for soil improvers and growing media about?
PD CEN/TS 17732 is a European Standard that covers terminology for soil improvers and growing media that enables standardization of terms, definitions and language related to soil improvers and growing media. PD CEN/TS 17732 specifies terminology for soil improvers and growing media.
Annex A contains an overview of all terms defined in PD CEN/TS 17732 which is presented in alphabetical order.
Who is PD CEN/TS 17732 - Terminology for soil improvers and growing media for?
PD CEN/TS 17732 on terminology for soil improvers and growing media is useful for:
- Regulatory bodies
- Dealers and importers of soil improvers and growing media
- Suppliers of soil improvers and growing media
- Local and national authorities
- Regulatory bodies
- Testing labs for soil improvers and growing media
- Soil inspection services
- Quality assurance services
- Manufacturers of soil improvers and growing media
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17732 - Terminology for soil improvers and growing media?
Soil improvers are substrates that help to improve the structure and fertility of the soil. Soil improvers are mixed into the top layer of the garden, in the root zone of the plants. Growing media are mixes of components that give plants water, air, nutrients, and support.
PD CEN/TS 17732 provides you with a mutual and consistent understanding and use of uniform terms in processes and frameworks dealing with the management of risk.
PD CEN/TS 17732 provides you guidance on terms relating to products components, processing and manufacturing that facilitates effective communication across all value chain.
PD CEN/TS 17732 provides you guidance on terms relating to sampling, chemical properties, physical and biological properties, physical and physio-chemical properties, enabling you to effectively communicate and ensure accuracy in the testing process.
Guidance in PD CEN/TS 17732 enables you to standardize the vocabulary relating to soil improvers and growing media to accurately understand relevant text, correspondences and communication.
