Start of the comment period for revised NL-BSB BRLs under the Soil Quality Regulation 2022

In the context of the entry into force of the Soil Quality Regulation 2022 (Rbk 2022), the National Assessment Guidelines BRL 5070, 5071, 5076, 5077, and 5080 have been revised. These revised BRLs will be published for comment starting July 29, 2025, with a comment period running until September 22, 2025.

The revision is necessary to align the BRLs with the requirements and terminology of the Rbk 2022. The draft versions have been prepared by the relevant Expert Committees and are now offered for comment to stakeholders.

BRLs:

  • BRL 5070: Precast concrete products;
  • BRL 5071: Precast fiber cement products;
  • BRL 5076: Precast polymer concrete products;
  • BRL 5077: Precast concrete products or concrete mortar based on an alkali-activated binder;
  • BRL 5080: Precast products based on a CO2-activated binder.

Main changes

The main changes in the revised BRLs are as follows:

  1. Alignment with amended regulations
    The BRLs have been adjusted to meet the requirements of the Rbk 2022, including updated references to legal provisions and new definitions.
  2. Standardization of structure and terminology
    All BRLs have been harmonized in terms of chapter layout and terminology used, enhancing readability and applicability.
  3. Tightening of quality assurance requirements
    The requirements for internal quality control and admission testing have been tightened in accordance with Article 4.18 of the Rbk 2022.
  4. Clarification of the recognition procedure
    The explanation of the application for recognition at the Ministry of I&W has been expanded, including references to Article 4.22 of the Rbk 2022.
  5. Conditions for issuing a recognized quality declaration
    Once recognized, producers must issue a recognized quality declaration upon delivery of a batch, along with a delivery note, so that the environmental quality of the batch is clear to the user.

Submitting responses

Responses to the draft BRLs can be submitted until September 22, 2025, via the Word-format response form available on the website with this press release.

For questions or further information, please contact:

Bart van der Vegte
E: bart.van.der.vegte@kiwa.com
T: +31 88 998 4436

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