ISCC PLUS Certification Supply Chain Guide
ISCC PLUS certification verifies sustainable production of bio-based and recycled materials, enabling companies to meet market requirements for certified materials.
Certification Scope
ISCC PLUS covers sustainable production, processing, trade, and storage of solid and liquid biomass, bio-based plastics, and recycled materials.
Key Requirements
Chain of Custody
Physical traceability from source to final product through mass balance documentation and site audits.
Sustainability Declaration
Documented verification that materials meet sustainability criteria defined by EU Renewable Energy Directive and other regulations.
Quality Management
Implementation of quality management systems meeting ISO 9001 principles.
Certification Process
- Application and document review
- Pre-assessment and gap analysis
- Corrective actions implementation
- Certification audit
- Annual surveillance audits
Approved Certification Bodies
- SGS
- Bureau Veritas
- TUV Austria
- Control Union
Market Benefits
- Access to EU market requiring certified materials
- Premium pricing for verified sustainable products
- Customer confidence and supplier qualification
- Competitive differentiation
ISCC PLUS certification enables market access and premium positioning for sustainable material suppliers.