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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
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Aim:
ENVIRONMENT
TH.EC.1 Key
Standards
Potential pollutants must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution to crops, feedstuffs, animals, soils, groundwater and watercourses. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.1.a
TH.EC.1.b
TH.EC.1.c
TH.EC.1.d
TH.EC.1.1
Standards
Organic manures must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution to crops, feedstuffs, animals, soils, groundwater and watercourses. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.1.1.a
TH.EC.1.1.b
TH.EC.1.1.c
TH.EC.2
Standards
In the case of packaging breakages potential pollutants must be transferred to a suitable container. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.2.a
TH.EC.2.b
TH.EC.4 Key
Standards
PPPs must be appropriate for their intended use. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.4.a
TH.EC.4.b
TH.EC.4.c
TH.EC.4.1
Standards
PPPs are mixed/handled in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
TH.EC.5 Key
Standards
PPPs must be applied in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.5.a
TH.EC.5.b
TH.EC.5.c
TH.EC.6
Standards
PPP application must be undertaken by competent operators.
How you will be measured
TH.EC.6.a
NPTC/Lantra certificates
TH.EC.7
Standards
All PPP application equipment must be maintained and tested. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.7.a
TH.EC.7.b
- NSTS Certificates
- Calibration records
TH.EC.8
Standards
Records must be kept of all PPP applications. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.8.a
TH.EC.8.c
PPP application records
TH.EC.8.1
Standards
Where PPPs are used on crops an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is completed. (Upgraded)
IPM plan
TH.EC.9 Key
Standards
Manufactured fertilisers and organic manures must be applied in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.9.a
TH.EC.9.b
TH.EC.9.c
TH.EC.9.d
TH.EC.9.e
TH.EC.9.f
TH.EC.9.g
TH.EC.9.h
TH.EC.9.i
- Exemptions/permits
- Manure Management Plan (or records detailing required information)
TH.EC.10
Standards
All manufactured fertiliser application equipment must be maintained and calibrated at least annually. (Revised)
Calibration record
TH.EC.11 Key
Standards
All wastes which cannot be utilised are disposed of in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.11.a
TH.EC.11.b
TH.EC.11.c
TH.EC.11.d
- Waste transfer notes
- Waste Carrier name and registration number
TH.EC.12
Standards
Systems are in place to manage waste responsibly. (New)
How you will be measured
TH.EC.12.a