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.
REAL has published its ninth annual report for the Compost Certification Scheme, providing an overview of the scheme and a summary of scheme developments in 2024. The report shows that by the end of 2024, there were 173 certified composting processes in the UK and Republic of Ireland: 133 in England, 6 in Northern Ireland, 21 in Scotland, 12 in Wales, and 1 in the Republic of Ireland.Read the full 2025 report here.All the CCS annual reports are available to read here...
Posted: 11 March, 2026
We're looking for a driven and collaborative colleague to join the Organic Materials Schemes team as Policy and Stakeholder Relations Manager. This is a central role in strengthening REAL's influence in relevant policy areas and deepening our relationships with key stakeholders across the sector. The post holder will carry out policy analysis, represent the Schemes at industry events, and work proactively to raise REAL's visibility and influence across government, industry and consumer-facing organisations...
Posted: 10 March, 2026