Important Note: The provisions of the guidance given in these documents are subject to approval and possible change by the Environment Agency of England and Wales, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Northern Ireland Environment Agency and to further guidance from the CCS Technical Advisory Committee. The independent Certifying Bodies appointed by CCS will follow the conditions of PAS 100, the CQP, and SEPA's position, whilst also taking into account the CCS Scheme Rules.

The CCS Position on Technical Requirements document accompanies the CCS Scheme Rules. It outlines the scheme position on specific requirements. The aim of the document is to provide clarification on some of the technical aspects of PAS 100, the CQP and the CCS Scheme Rules (latest versions). The interpretations given in this document have been discussed and agreed with the certification bodies and their inspectors.

Please note the compost sampling guidance below was updated in October 2019 with a link to the revised PAS 100 Compost Analysis Request Form.