EA consult on changes to Compost Quality Protocol
The Compost Quality Protocol defines the point at which compost ceases to be waste. The Quality Protocol has recently been reviewed by the Environment Agency. A revised version of the document can be viewed by clicking under "Related Docs".
In short, the proposed changes:
- Bring the QP layout in-line with the layout of other Quality Protocol documents;
- Require that compost does not require any further processing, including maturation, for used in a designated market;
- Require QP compost to meet any additional customer specifications which involve further processing;
- Explains that only anaerobic digestate complying with the AD Quality Protocol may be input to a process complying with the CQP;
- Include forestry as a designated market sectors;
- Requires producers to keep records for a minimum of six years.
In our response we questioned the definition of "additional customer specifications" and "further processing" since these could make it difficult for composters to produce a compost that meets the "end-of-waste" criteria. We highlighted our confusion around use of the terms "reprocessing" and "further processing". We also questioned the need for producers to keep records for a minimum of six years.
View the NFU consultation response by clicking under "Related Docs".
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