Would you like to make your supply chain sustainable? TÜV NORD CERT certifies according to ISCC PLUS and REDcert² – for credible, transparent verification.
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Against the backdrop of climate change and decarbonization, systems that promote the sustainability of raw materials in production and processing, as well as the replacement of fossil raw materials with renewable raw materials, are becoming increasingly important. Companies in the chemical industry in particular are developing integrated production systems that have a positive impact on the greenhouse gas balance and the conservation of fossil resources. In this way, companies are fulfilling their responsibility to society and setting themselves apart from the competition in a positive way. Certification makes this visible, and so the demand for appropriate certifications is increasing.
The leading standards in the field of sustainable biofuels are ISCC EU and REDcert EU. They have been on the market for ten years and are now positioning themselves in all other areas of the circular economy with their ISCC PLUS and REDcert² standards.
SCC PLUS certification is aimed at companies that use sustainable raw materials and want to demonstrate their environmental performance transparently. It enables the seamless traceability of sustainable materials throughout the entire supply chain.
Successful certification to ISCC PLUS and REDcert² by TÜV NORD CERT offers the following benefits:
ISCC PLUS Certification – Certfied Sustainability for Food, Feed and the Chemical Industry
With ISCC PLUS, the established ISCC scheme (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) has been extended to cover food, feed and technical and chemical applications. It can be used all over the world to certify, for example, sustainable use of solid biomass and/or recyclates from packaging waste in the chemical industry and also in downstream industrial sectors (e.g. the packaging industry). ISCC PLUS also considers sustainability at all stages of the supply and production chains in the food and feed industries.
REDcert2 Certification – Sustainability Certification For the Chemical Industry and the Food Sector
The REDcert certification system, founded by leading associations and organisations of the German agricultural and biofuel economy, has also reacted to the increasing need for sustainability certifications. REDcert² is now recognised throughout the EU as a certification system for sustainable use of biomass. Thanks to this certification, companies in the chemical industry, and also food and feed producers, can provide evidence of replacement of fossil-based resources by sustainable biomass in their final products. TÜV NORD CERT is approved and registered as a certification body by both ISCC and REDcert and also for ISCC PLUS and REDcert2.
ISCC-PLUS and REDcert2- certification authorise certificate holders to make “Sustainability Claims”. Raw materials and products that are sustainability certified have a higher market value. All organizations who wish to market their products as sustainable need such certification.
This is necessary in order to ensure traceability of the sustainable input materials along the entire supply chain.
Yes, if it wants to claim its products as sustainable.
The certification procedure is similar to that of traditional ISO certifications, for example as far as the management system, responsibilities and necessary documentation are concerned. In addition to this, companies have to develop a so-called mass balance approach for their products. The mass balance identifies the proportion of sustainable raw materials contained in the final item.
Document checklists are available for ISCC. At TÜV NORD you will receive our list of necessary documents which will help you prepare for your certification in a structured way.
When the certificate reaches the end of its validity, recertification takes place. Recertification follows exactly the same procedure as initial certification. In addition, a substantial amount of input and output material is verified.
Yes, otherwise there will be a gap in the chain of custody.
The certificate is valid for 12 months.
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TÜV NORD CERT is an internationally recognized and reliable partner for testing and certification services. Our experts and auditors have in-depth knowledge and are always permanently employed by TÜV NORD. This guarantees independence and neutrality as well as continuity in the support of our customers. The advantage for you is obvious: our auditors accompany and support the development of your company and give you objective feedback.