Compost production/import – Records

General information

Compost producers and/or importers must keep records on:

  • Type, quantity, origin of the wastes taken over
  • Designation of the compost batch
  • Used wastes and additives
  • Separated parts in the composting process
  • Epidemiologic assessment
  • Finished compost
  • Buyers of composts

Caution

Producers and/or importers of compost must continue to keep records on the compost handed over to customers.

Deadlines

The records shall be kept continuously.

Competent authority

Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology ( BMK)

Procedure

There is no special procedure to be followed.

Required documents

Proof and documents according to Annex 6 of the Kompostverordnung

Costs and fees

No costs accrue for making it available.

Legal bases

Last update: 23 January 2024

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