AfOR Compost Certified
The Association of Organics Recycling
Certify compost as a legal product for sale across UK agriculture and retail markets
Key Strengths
- Provides legal 'product' status under UK waste regulations, enabling commercial sale
- Aligned with PAS 100 British Standard and the Environment Agency's Compost Quality Protocol
- Third-party independent verification adds credibility to quality claims
- Supports market access across agriculture, horticulture, and land restoration sectors
- Backed by the leading UK trade body for the biodegradable waste management industry
Ideal For
Best suited for compost producers, organic waste processors, and composting facilities operating in the UK that want to demonstrate their product meets PAS 100 and the Compost Quality Protocol standards. Particularly valuable for businesses selling compost through retail channels, to agricultural users, or for land restoration projects where product status (vs. waste) is legally significant.
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2002
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Program WebsiteThe Association of Organics RecyclingLast verified Mar 11, 2026