Information on certification is divided by country to reflect the different regulations prevailing in the UK and the different categories of certification. The category under which a biogas plant applies to join the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme depends on whether the operator is interested in supplying digestate with ‘end of waste’ status to customers in England/Northern Ireland/Wales or Scotland. 

The two categories of certification are 'End of Waste' and 'End of Waste Scotland'.

End of Waste

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the certification criteria are the PAS110:2014, the Quality Protocol (ADQP) and the BCS Scheme Rules. Operators applying to the scheme for quality assurance and 'end of waste' status in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland are applying under the End of Waste (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) category of certification. 

End of Waste Scotland

For biogas plants in Scotland the certification criteria are the PAS110:2014, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's position statement and the BCS Scheme Rules. Operators applying to the scheme for quality assurance and 'end-of-waste' status in Scotland are applying under the End of Waste Scotland category of certification.