Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 77357
Fertilisers: Microplastics and Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances
Tabled: 15 September 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025
Question
Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat — South Devon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure biosolids used as fertiliser do not contain (a) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and (b) microplastics.
Answer
Emma HardyWe recognise the need to ensure the safe and sustainable use of sludge in agriculture to help clean up our waterways and promote healthy soil. We will continue to work constructively with stakeholders on our ongoing review of the regulatory framework to e...
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