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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
CL.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
CL.EC.1.a
CL.EC.1.b
CL.EC.1.c
CL.EC.1.d
CL.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
CL.EC.1.1.a
CL.EC.1.1.b
CL.EC.1.1.c
CL.EC.2
Standards
In the case of packaging breakages potential pollutants must be transferred to a suitable container. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CL.EC.2.a
CL.EC.2.b
CL.EC.4 Key
Standards
PPPs must be appropriate for their intended use. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CL.EC.4.a
CL.EC.4.b
CL.EC.4.c
CL.EC.4.1
Standards
PPPs are mixed/handled in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution. (Revised)
CL.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
CL.EC.5.a
CL.EC.5.b
CL.EC.5.c
CL.EC.6
Standards
PPP application must be undertaken by competent operators.
How you will be measured
CL.EC.6.a
NPTC/Lantra certificates
CL.EC.7
Standards
All PPP application equipment must be maintained and tested. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CL.EC.7.a
CL.EC.7.b
- NSTS Certificates
- Calibration records
CL.EC.8
Standards
Records must be kept of all PPP applications. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CL.EC.8.a
CL.EC.8.c
PPP application records
CL.EC.8.1
Standards
Where PPPs are used on crops an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is completed. (Upgraded)
IPM plan
CL.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
CL.EC.9.a
CL.EC.9.b
CL.EC.9.c
CL.EC.9.d
CL.EC.9.e
CL.EC.9.f
CL.EC.9.g
CL.EC.9.h
CL.EC.9.i
- Exemptions/permits
- Manure Management Plan (or records detailing required information)
CL.EC.10
Standards
All manufactured fertiliser application equipment must be maintained and calibrated at least annually. (Revised)
Calibration record
CL.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
CL.EC.11.a
CL.EC.11.b
CL.EC.11.c
CL.EC.11.d
- Waste transfer notes
- Waste Carrier name and registration number
CL.EC.12
Standards
Systems are in place to manage waste responsibly. (New)
How you will be measured
CL.EC.12.a