This International Standard is one of a series providing guidance on the characterization of soils and soil
materials in relation to their retention and habitat function and uses. It should be read in conjunction with the
other standards in this series. It provides guidance on the choice and evaluation of tests applied for
ecotoxicological characterization of soils and soil materials. Recommendations for test strategies with respect
to the protection of ground and surface waters and the maintenance of the habitat function of soil are included.
The tests recommended represent a minimum test battery that may be accomplished by additional tests, or
even be replaced by others, according to the intended uses or protection goals envisaged. The effect values
indicated in this International Standard do not refer to regulation, but represent the lowest level at which a
response is supposed to result in an adverse effect.
ISO 11267 Soil quality — Inhibition of reproduction of Collembola (Folsomia candida) by soil contaminants*, 2023-08-10 Update
ISO 11268-1 Soil quality - Effects of pollutants on earthworms - Part 1: Determination of acute toxicity to Eisenia fetida/Eisenia andrei*, 2012-11-01 Update
ISO 11268-2 Soil quality — Effects of pollutants on earthworms — Part 2: Determination of effects on reproduction of Eisenia fetida/Eisenia andrei and other earthworm species*, 2023-01-17 Update
ISO 11269-2 Soil quality - Determination of the effects of pollutants on soil flora - Part 2: Effects of contaminated soil on the emergence and early growth of higher plants*, 2012-01-01 Update
ISO 11348 Water quality — Determination of the inhibitory effect of water samples on the light emission of Vibrio fischeri (Luminescent bacteria test) — Part 3: Method using freeze-dried bacteria AMENDMENT 1
ISO 13829 Water quality - Determination of the genotoxicity of water and waste water using the umu-test
ISO 15176:2002 Soil quality - Characterization of excavated soil and other soil materials intended for re-use
ISO 15685 Soil quality - Determination of potential nitrification and inhibition of nitrification - Rapid test by ammonium oxidation*, 2012-07-01 Update
ISO 15799:2003 Soil quality - Guidance on the ecotoxicological characterization of soils and soil materials
ISO 15952 Soil quality - Effects of pollutants on juvenile land snails (Helicidae) - Determination of the effects on growth by soil contamination*, 2018-06-01 Update
ISO 16240 Water quality - Determination of the genotoxicity of water and waste water - Salmonella/microsome test (Ames test)
ISO 16387 Soil quality — Effects of contaminants on Enchytraeidae (Enchytraeus sp.) — Determination of effects on reproduction*, 2023-03-17 Update
ISO 17155 Soil quality - Determination of abundance and activity of soil microflora using respiration curves*, 2012-10-01 Update
ISO 17402 Soil quality - Requirements and guidance for the selection and application of methods for the assessment of bioavailability of contaminants in soil and soil materials*, 2008-06-15 Update
ISO 20079 Water quality - Determination of the toxic effect of water constituents and waste water on duckweed (Lemna minor) - Duckweed growth inhibition test
ISO 20665 Water quality — Determination of chronic toxicity to Ceriodaphnia dubia*, 2008-12-15 Update
ISO 20666 Water quality — Determination of the chronic toxicity to Brachionus calyciflorus in 48 h*, 2008-12-15 Update
ISO 20963 Soil quality - Effects of pollutants on insect larvae (Oxythyrea funesta) - Determination of acute toxicity
ISO 22030 Soil quality - Biological methods - Chronic toxicity in higher plants
ISO 6341 Water quality - Determination of the inhibition of the mobility of Daphnia magna Straus (Cladocera, Crustacea) - Acute toxicity test*, 2012-10-01 Update
ISO 8692 Water quality - Fresh water algal growth inhibition test with unicellular green algae*, 2012-02-01 Update
ISO 17616:2008 history
2019ISO 17616:2019 Soil quality — Guidance on the choice and evaluation of bioassays for ecotoxicological characterization of soils and soil materials
2008ISO 17616:2008 Soil quality - Guidance on the choice and evaluation of bioassays for ecotoxicological characterization of soils and soil materials