1 Scope

This document specifies test procedures for the determination of effects of contaminated soils or other contaminated samples on the emergence of lettuce seeds.

This document is applicable to contaminated soils, soil materials, compost, sludge and chemical testing. It is also applicable to the measurement of effects of substances deliberately added to the soil and to the comparison of soils of known and unknown quality.

This document is not applicable for volatile contaminants.