Quality recycled organics products are manufactured when an organisation employs strong process control over key points in the production process. Such process control provides assurance that products will consistently conform to design specifications and market requirements.

Process control systems are based on a number of key elements, including on-site monitoring and testing at key stages of production, and product testing by independent laboratories to confirm that a product meets specification.

The Recycled Organics Unit has developed a number of resources for the recycled organics industry to support the consistent production of quality recycled organics products.

These resources include:

• Producing Quality Compost
  Package of information sheets to assist compost manufacturers to produce quality composts and value-added products containing recycled organics.

• Guide to Sampling
  Step-by-step guide to taking a representative sample of product.

• Sample Management Protocol
  Step-by-step guide for handling, storage and packaging samples for laboratory analysis.

• Commercial laboratories
  Contact details for commercial laboratories relevant to the recycled organics industry.

• Product certification agencies
  Contact details for product certification agencies relevant to the recycled organics industry.

• Testing equipment
  List of laboratory testing equipment required for maintaining process control and producing quality product. Supplier contact details are also given.