Council Directive of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture (86/278/EEC)

Article 3U.K.

1.The sludge referred to in Article 2 (a) (i) may only be used in agriculture in accordance with this Directive.

2.Without prejudice to Directives 75/442/EEC and 78/319/EEC:

  • the sludge referred to in Article 2 (a) (ii) may be used in agriculture subject to any conditions that the Member State concerned may deem necessary for the protection of human health and the environment,

  • the sludge referred to in Article 2 (a) (iii) may be used in agriculture only if its use is regulated by the Member State concerned.