- Quality Protocol
A Quality Protocol is a formalised quality control procedure designed by the
Waste & Resources Action Programme , to highlight when awaste ceases to become a waste and becomes a recovered resource. [ [http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/0083_Quality_Protocol_A4.9a49cba6.pdf The Quality Protocol for the Production of Aggregates from Inert Waste] , www.wrap.org.uk, retrieved 16.04.07]The purpose of the Quality Protocol is to provide a uniform control process for producers, from which they can reasonably state and demonstrate that their product has been fully recovered and is no longer a waste. It also provides purchasers with a quality-managed product to common aggregate standards, which increases confidence in performance. Also, the framework created by the Protocol provides a clear audit trail for those responsible for ensuring compliance with Waste Management Legislation. [ [http://www.aggregain.org.uk/quality/quality_protocols/index.html The Quality Protocol] , www.aggregain.org.uk, retrieved 16.04.07]
Work on producing protocols for eight other waste streams should be issued for public consultation in Summer 2007. This includes waste vegetable oil, flat glass, non-packaging plastics, tyres, contaminated soils, pulverised fuel ash and blast furnace slag. [ [http://www.letsrecycle.com/legislation/news.jsp?story=6720 Plans for recycled wood quality protocol abandoned] ,
www.letsrecycle.com , retrieved 16.04.07]ee also
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BSI PAS 100 Composting Standard
*CEN 343 forRefuse Derived Fuel References
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