Starting January 1, 2027, the officially approved standard ST RK "Organic Fertilizers. General Technical Requirements for Industrial Production" will come into effect in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The document establishes unified rules for manufacturers aimed at improving the overall quality of domestic products and developing the organic farming ecosystem in the country.

The new standard systematically regulates the processes of industrial processing of livestock waste, particularly manure, poultry litter, composts, vermicompost, and other types of raw materials.

The document pays special attention to the processing of digestate obtained from biogas plants and also establishes specific technological standards for aerobic and vermicomposting processes, anaerobic fermentation in methane tanks, as well as drying and granulation. This will enable domestic enterprises to efficiently utilize production capacities and produce high-quality fertilizers that meet international requirements.

To ensure product safety, the standard provides for strict veterinary and sanitary indicators. The presence of pathogenic microflora, including salmonella and helminth eggs, is completely prohibited in finished organic fertilizers. In addition, the maximum permissible concentrations of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, as well as requirements for the radiation background of products, have been brought into compliance with hygienic standards.

The natural and artificial radiation background of products is also regulated, not exceeding the established hygienic standards. The document defines in detail the requirements for equipping production sites, bioreactors, ventilation systems, and preventing environmental pollution. Furthermore, the standard establishes the procedure for packaging, labeling, transportation, and storage of fertilizers.

The document was developed as part of the direct implementation of the provisions of the Technical Regulation "Requirements for Fertilizer Safety" (Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 26). The requirements of environmental legislation, fire safety, and sanitary-hygienic safety standards have been taken into account.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1275715?lang=ru