Compost Certification Mark

REAL’s compost certification mark is only allowed to be used by compost producers who hold a valid certificate under REAL's Compost Certification Scheme

The first version, shown on the left, is awarded to compost producers who achieve certification to PAS 100, the Compost Quality Protocol, and REAL's Compost Certification Scheme Rules. Compost grades that carry this version of the certification mark can be supplied, stored, and used as ‘products’ (without waste regulatory controls) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The second version, shown on the right-hand side, is awarded to compost producers who achieve certification to PAS 100, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) Regulatory Position Statement for Compost, and REAL's Compost Certification Scheme Rules. Compost grades that carry this version of the certification mark can be supplied, stored, and used as 'products' (without waste regulatory controls) in Scotland.

The instructions for the use of the certification mark form part of the Scheme Rules and can be found here.

If you need an electronic version of the certification mark, please send a request to info@realschemes.org.uk.