The British Composting Association[1] worked to establish an industry standard for composts, the BSI PAS 100 certified by the British Standards Institution.
The specification covers the entire process; from raw materials and production methods, through quality control and lab testing ensuring certified composts are quality assured traceable safe and reliable.
Description: Composting (waste), Biodegradability, Degradation, Waste disposal, Waste handling, Quality control, Biological hazards, Pathogens, Toxic materials, Toxins, Contaminants, Pollution control, Environmental management, Management operations, Performance, Marking, Labels, Fertilizers.
[2] PAS stands for Publicly Available Specification