The flow chart below is taken from Appendix D of the Compost Quality Protocol (CQP) and is retained for reference. The CQP applies in Northern Ireland. For processes in England, Wales and Scotland, please refer to the relevant national end-of-waste position.
This flow chart gives a useful guide to how the overall process works and the relationships between REAL, UKAS, and the Certification Bodies. It also gives a summary of each organisation’s role and the safeguards that are in place to ensure a fair and impartial assessment system.
