This CEN Report contains an assessment of the safety implications of soil improvers and growing media. This assessment provides a framework in which guidelings have been suggested to protect users (the exposed population in general), the environment (flora, fauna, and ecosystems in a broad sense, including soil and water) and plants that are grown in the soil improver or growing media.

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CEN/TC 223/WG 2 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Safety" and is responsible for: To provide information on the safety of users, the environment and plants with respect to the use of soil improvers and growing media. This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/TC 223/WG 2 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: To provide information on the safety of users, the environment and plants with respect to the use of soil improvers and growing media. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.