There is a need for the Scheme Rules to be updated or reviewed on a regular basis and in a transparent manner. The procedure is as follows:
- The rules are reviewed once a year.
- The rules can be reviewed more frequently only under exceptional circumstances and when agreed with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) (e.g., to reflect changes to PAS 100, new legislation, etc.).
- All comments regarding the rules made by composters or any other stakeholders after the rules’ publication should be gathered by REAL and considered during the next review process.
- All comments must be provided in REAL’s consultation template.
- REAL will publish the draft revised version of the rules and send it to scheme participants, and the members of the TAC, CBs, the regulators, and the other stakeholders.
- All responses must be provided in REAL’s consultation template.
- The consultation period must not be shorter than 6 weeks.
- REAL will collate, review, and consult with the TAC responses to the consultation.
- REAL will provide a written response to the consultation which is made publicly available.
- In the event of a dispute, REAL will liaise with the TAC to establish an agreement.
- REAL will send the final draft rules, with comments explaining the reason for each change to UKAS for UKAS to provide a quote for their formal review.
- Once REAL have accepted the quote, UKAS will conduct their review of changes.
- REAL will address UKAS’ comments before finalising and publishing the rules.
- The transitional period may vary depending on the circumstances.
- A reasonable transitional period must be established as soon as possible and clearly stated with the publication of the new rules.
The transitional period may vary depending on the circumstances.
A reasonable transitional period must be established as soon as possible and clearly stated with the publication of the new rules.
You can download the procedures here.