This document is one of the family of standards (ISO 15799, ISO 19204) providing guidance on the
characterization of soils and soil materials in relation to their retention and habitat functions and
uses. It is appropriate to use it in conjunction with the two other standards in this family. It provides
guidance on the choice and evaluation of tests applied for ecotoxicological characterization of soils
and soil materials. Recommendations for test strategies with respect to the protection of ground
and surface waters and the maintenance of the habitat function of soil are included. The tests
recommended represent a minimum test battery that can be complemented by additional tests, or
even be replaced by others, according to the intended uses or protection goals envisaged. The
effect values indicated in this document do not refer to regulation but represent the lowest level at
which an adverse effect is considered likely to occur.
Registration number (WIID)
75901
Scope
This document is one of the family of standards (ISO 15799, ISO 19204) providing guidance on the
characterization of soils and soil materials in relation to their retention and habitat functions and
uses. It is appropriate to use it in conjunction with the two other standards in this family. It provides
guidance on the choice and evaluation of tests applied for ecotoxicological characterization of soils
and soil materials. Recommendations for test strategies with respect to the protection of ground
and surface waters and the maintenance of the habitat function of soil are included. The tests
recommended represent a minimum test battery that can be complemented by additional tests, or
even be replaced by others, according to the intended uses or protection goals envisaged. The
effect values indicated in this document do not refer to regulation but represent the lowest level at
which an adverse effect is considered likely to occur.
