This section contains the basic information about the certification in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Regulators’ position statement
Compost Quality Protocol has been developed by the Environment Agency and WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) in consultation with Defra, the Welsh Government, industry and other regulatory stakeholders including the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
The Quality Protocol is applicable in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland adopted the Compost Quality Protocol on 1st July 2010. See the Northern Ireland Environment Agency's position statement here.