Technical proposals for processed manure as a component material for EU fertilising products

The Fertilising Products Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 lays down rules on the making available on the market of EU fertilising products. The European Commission may, under certain conditions, adopt delegated acts for new to add products derived from animal by-products within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. This JRC report develops and brings forward evidence-based criteria proposals for processed manure considering aspects beyond those to prevent and minimise risks to public and animal health as per Regulation (EU) 2023/1605. The criteria proposals describe technical criteria to ensure that EU Fertilising Products containing processed manure (i) have a demonstrated agronomic efficiency, (ii) do not cause risks to the environment and/or human health, and (iii) can be expected to be subject to significant trade on the EU market. The criteria proposals form the technical basis to adopt a delegated Regulation to amend and introduce the requirements for processed manure when used as a component for EU Fertilising Products.