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The Compost Certification Scheme (CCS) provides assurance to consumers, farmers, food producers, and retailers that quality compost produced from composting processes is safe for human, animal and plant health. Quality Compost is the name adopted for the compost that is certified under the CCS for end-of-waste and quality assured status.

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Latest News:

  • Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd appoints new Managing Director

    After an extensive recruitment process, market assurance provider Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd has appointed Jon Harley as their new Managing Director.Jon brings an impressive track record to Renewable Energy Assurance, having held senior leadership roles at Gemserv (now Talan) where he was on their Board and spearheaded their energy delivery programmes and consultancy practice. Most recently, as GM of SSE Energy Solutions, he led major investments in energy infrastructure...

    Posted: 5 February, 2026

  • CCS Update January 2026

    Latest updates from the CCSImplementation of SEPA’s new End-of-Waste PositionImplementation of NRW’s new End-of-Waste PositionCross-border supply of compost between Wales and England...

    Posted: 26 January, 2026