ISCC PLUS Certification Supply Chain Guide

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

1. Application and document review
2. Pre-assessment and gap analysis
3. Corrective actions implementation
4. Certification audit
5. 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.