STA Program Update – New Product Application Roll Out in Gateway

To allow Seal of Testing Assurance Program (STA) Participants to access their data in a more robust way, the USCC launched the STA Gateway portal in 2021. Followed by renewals, our next module is New Product Participation Module.! We have moved away from our old processes to submit new Seal of Testing Assurance product applications.This easy and robust application system is exclusively for the Seal of Testing Assurance program. 

Current participants will find it easier to apply for new products and derivatives. First-timers can use the toolset to create company records and access the Gateway’s comprehensive range of tools.

Ready to explore the future of compost product management? Head over to the STA Gateway, and follow the steps below: 

1. Begin by logging into your existing account or by creating a new profile if you’re a first-time user.
2. Once signed in, navigate to the ‘New Product Application’ located on the ‘Welcome’ page dashboard.
3. Access the application and choose your company from the dropdown list or input the name of a new company in the text field. Click ‘Continue.’
4. Verify or enter essential company, facility, and product details by selecting the corresponding tab, filling in the requested information and clicking ‘Save’.
5. Upload a copy of the first page of your facility operating permit, and provide the expiration date and permit regulatory authority name and website, then click ‘Save’.
6. Create the new product you wish to certify for the STA Program. You’ll need to provide details like Finished Wet Tonnage Produced Annually, Feedstock percentages, Compost Method, and Directions For Product Use in the Master Record.
7. Select the CAP lab where your compost product sample is tested and proceed, then click ‘Save’.
8. If you’re interested in enrolling the new product in CCUP in addition to STA, be sure to check the corresponding box.
9. Review and sign the attestation, then click ‘Submit.’
10. Expect an STA Program administrator to get in touch with you regarding your application status, any applicable fees, and guidance on accessing your certificate.

If you have any questions, you can contact us via sta@compostingcouncil.org