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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:

  • 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 Director of the Organic Materials Schemes, you will work within the Certification Schemes team at REAL. If you think you are well organized, have good attention to detail and enjoy working autonomously and within a team, please do get in touch...

    Posted: 14 January, 2025

  • CCS December 2024 Newsletter

    We issued our bi-annual newsletter for the Compost Certification Scheme today.Read more about the CQP/RF revision, Research Hub updates, and the 2023 Annual Report in the full newsletter here...

    Posted: 20 December, 2024