Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for ...
Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for ... Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for ...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 The Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for Biochar That Is Used in Soil document development process is based on the following guiding principles: Maintain congruence with best practice guidance for standards development such as International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); Strictly adhere to process, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration; Engage the knowledgeable and diverse stakeholder groups active in the biochar industry; Organize independent working groups with broad stakeholder representation, and, Rely on IBI infrastructure and capacity for leadership and administration of the initiative. The complete record of process documentation, including the list of working group members, can be found on the IBI website at: http://www.biochar-international.org/characterizationstandard. Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for Biochar That Is Used in Soil 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Table of Contents OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 Foreword 5 Table of Contents 7 1 Scope 8 2 Terms and Definitions 9 3 Biomass Feedstock Material and Biochar Production 9 3.1 General Feedstock Material Requirements 9 3.2 General Biochar Production and Material Handling Recommendations 9 4 Biochar Material Test Categories and Characteristics 10 4.1 Test Category A – Basic Utility Properties 11 4.2 Test Category B - Toxicant Reporting 13 4.3 Test Category C - Advanced Analysis and Soil Enhancement Properties 15 5 Product Labeling and Documentation 15 5.1 Labeling Instructions 16 5.2 Product Information Requirements 16 5.3 Conformity and Record Keeping 16 5.4 Chain of Custody 16 6 Testing Protocols 17 6.1 Laboratory Standards 17 6.2 Timing and Frequency of Testing 17 6.3 Category B Test Requirements for Unprocessed Feedstocks 18 7 References 19 Appendix 1 – Sample Biochar Label 22 Appendix 2 – Recommended General Sample Analysis Procedures and Protocols for Specific Tests 24 Appendix 3 – Toxicant Assessment and Determination of Thresholds 28 Appendix 4 – Determining a “Material Change” in Feedstock 30 Appendix 5 – The Use of H:C org to Indicate C Stability 33 Appendix 6 – Glossary 36 Appendix 7 – Creative Commons License 42 Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for Biochar That Is Used in Soil 7
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The <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ardized</strong> <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Definition</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>for</strong> Biochar That Is Used in<br />
Soil document development process is based on the following guiding principles:<br />
Maintain congruence with best practice guidance <strong>for</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards development such as<br />
International St<strong>and</strong>ards Organization (ISO), American Society <strong>for</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> <strong>and</strong> Materials<br />
(ASTM), <strong>and</strong> Institute of Electrical <strong>and</strong> Electronics Engineers (IEEE);<br />
Strictly adhere to process, ensuring efficient <strong>and</strong> effective collaboration;<br />
Engage the knowledgeable <strong>and</strong> diverse stakeholder groups active in the biochar<br />
industry;<br />
Organize independent working groups with broad stakeholder representation, <strong>and</strong>,<br />
Rely on IBI infrastructure <strong>and</strong> capacity <strong>for</strong> leadership <strong>and</strong> administration of the initiative.<br />
The complete record of process documentation, including the list of working group members,<br />
can be found on the IBI website at:<br />
http://www.biochar-international.org/characterizationst<strong>and</strong>ard.<br />
<strong>St<strong>and</strong>ardized</strong> <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Definition</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>for</strong> Biochar That Is Used in Soil 6
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