Glossary: Regulatory

Quality Protocol (QP)

In-depth regulatory definition and operational context for Quality Protocol (QP) under 2026 mandates.

Defra and EA frameworks that define when specific waste streams achieve 'End of Waste' status.

Technical Guidance & Context

Quality Protocols dictate the exact processing standards required for materials (like compost or recycled aggregates) to be fully recovered. Once they achieve 'End of Waste' status, they are classified as products and no longer need to be tracked as waste.

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Related Regulatory Terms

EWC Code

The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) is a six-digit code used to classify waste and determine its destination in the UK and EU. Correct EWC classification is a legal requirement under the Duty of Care.

Annex VII

An Annex VII form is the required documentation for 'Green List' waste shipments moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.

Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (DWT)

Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) is the UK’s statutory move from paper-based waste records to a centralised digital system under the Environment Act 2021. It replaces traditional Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs) and Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCNs).