The scheme makes it easy for people to find the cleanest fuels for burning at home. Using fuels that are certified and labelled as Ready to Burn also means it’s easy to comply with Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020 that outlaw the sale of wet wood and house-coal, which are the most polluting fuels.
Since 1st May 2021, the government has been phasing out the sale of wet wood sold in small volumes (under 2m3) in England. This legislation forms part of the UK commitment in the Clean Air Strategy to reduce emissions of damaging air pollutants by 2020 and 2030.
Wood products sold in volumes over 2m3 do not need to be certified as Ready to Burn, but they must be sold with advice on drying and an explanation of the issues of burning wet wood.