Technical Note DBPAS 08: Safety of Digestate Biofertiliser for Land Application

Introduction

This Technical Note provides scientific evidence around the safety applying of certified digestate biofertiliser to land.

This document reviews risk assessments that have been undertaken on the use of digestate derived from source segregated food waste in overseas markets to address the risk of the spread of diseases. Scientific evidence informs these assessments, which help establish guidelines and regulations for safe use.