News from the Compost Certification Scheme for 2021

The latest news from the compost industry

  • Compost Certification Scheme Newsletter December 2021

    We issued our bi-annual newsletter for the Compost Certification Scheme today. News includes; the CQP review, Research Hub updates, UKAS Accreditiation and Lab T&Cs Revision...

    Posted: 20 December, 2021
    Category: General

  • An exciting opportunity to be involved in organics recycling - REAL is Hiring

    We are looking for a dedicated and self-motivated Research Hub Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the CCS and BCS Research Hub. Reporting to the Head of Certification Schemes, you will work within the Certification Schemes team at REAL...

    Posted: 20 December, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS Update - December 2021

    Please see attached the latest update from CCS, updates include: Couriers and sample transit times CQP Revision Update Compostables Labelling Guidance ...

    Posted: 15 December, 2021
    Category: General

  • REAL issues compostables labelling guidance for public consultation

    REAL has recently developed a guidance document to provide clear information on how to identify independently certified compostable materials. The guidance has been designed for everyone, including consumers and composting or AD site operators...

    Posted: 23 November, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS Update- October 2021

    Please see attached the latest updates from CCS...

    Posted: 27 October, 2021
    Category: General

  • Covid-19 Audit Update - October 2021

    Following a recent review meeting and follow-up discussions with the environmental regulators, we can confirm these updates in relation to audits: The previous agreements with the EA, NRW and SEPA regarding remote auditing are no longer in place...

    Posted: 20 October, 2021
    Category: General

  • Roadmap for the Organics Sector Published

    Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) have published their roadmap for addressing the key challenges facing the organics sector...

    Posted: 21 September, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS Update- September 2021

    Please see attached the latest updates from CCS...

    Posted: 13 September, 2021
    Category: General

  • REAL CCS & BCS 2020 Annual Report

    Renewable Energy Assurance Limited (REAL) has published its fifth annual report for the Compost Certification Scheme, providing an overview of the scheme and summary of scheme developments in 2020...

    Posted: 8 September, 2021
    Category: General

  • Amended 2021 fee comparison document

    The 2020 cost comparison document has been amended following discussions at the most recent CCS Producers' Forum. The document now includes additional supplementary information to advise of other costs that have not been included in the analysis/calculations...

    Posted: 31 August, 2021
    Category: General

  • Covid-19 Audit Update- August

    Following a further review meeting, the agreements with SEPA, NIEA, and NRW regarding audits and Covid-19 have been extended to 30th September. The agreement with the EA will remain in place until 30th September...

    Posted: 2 August, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS Update- July 2021

    Please see attached the latest CQP review update...

    Posted: 30 July, 2021
    Category: General

  • Compost Certification Scheme Newsletter - June

    We issued our bi-annual newsletter for the Compost Certification Scheme today. News includes; the CQP review, Research Hub updates, updates from the Plant Response Test Technical Working Group and our Covid-19 audit position...

    Posted: 9 June, 2021
    Category: General

  • Covid-19 Audit Update June - England

    The agreement with the Environment Agency regarding renewal audits and Covid-19 in England has been extended to 30th September with some additional conditions...

    Posted: 4 June, 2021
    Category: General

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen - REAL is hiring!

    An exciting opportunity to be involved in organics recycling We are looking for a dedicated and self-motivated Research and Communications Assistant to support the Compost and Biofertiliser Certification Schemes...

    Posted: 2 June, 2021
    Category: General

  • REA CQP Event

    We would like to inform all Producers that the REA is holding a workshop for anyone interested in the revision of the Compost Quality Protocol (CQP). The workshop is taking place on 9th June 2021 and will run from 14.00-16.00...

    Posted: 26 May, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS News Update- April 2021

    Please see attached the latest news from CCS...

    Posted: 30 April, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS Scheme Rules version 9 issued today

    Revision of the rules Last year, we reviewed and revised the CCS Scheme Rules. A revised draft version was circulated for consultation to all certified producers, certification bodies, and TAC members...

    Posted: 1 March, 2021
    Category: General

  • CCS Update- February 2021

    Please find attached the latest news for CCS Producers...

    Posted: 26 February, 2021
    Category: General

  • Understanding PAS100 in Full Course- REA

    REA Organics is running 2 x 2 hour webinar courses on 16th & 17th March focused on the PAS 100, Compost Quality Protocol and REAL Compost Certification Scheme...

    Posted: 23 February, 2021
    Category: General

  • Covid-19 Audit Update- February

    In consultation with the Environmental Regulators and the Certification Bodies in January 2021, and in light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, we have agreed the following concerning annual/renewal audits going forwards...

    Posted: 17 February, 2021
    Category: General

  • The first project of the Research Hub is now LIVE!

    REAL are very pleased to announce that the first project of the Research Hub: ‘The development of a Research Library for the Organics Recycling industry’ is complete, and the Research Library, an online platform compiled of research undertaken across the composting and anaerobic di...

    Posted: 26 January, 2021
    Category: General

  • Market Development Working Group Chair Opportunity!

    REAL are seeking to appoint a new Market Development Working Group (MDWG) chair to work alongside the current chair, Anna Becvar...

    Posted: 15 January, 2021
    Category: General