ISCC Questions Summary - Frequently Asked Questions & Registration and Certification

Registration and certification

Registration and certification

1.Which certification scheme is right for me?

The type of certification depends on your market application. If your target market is biofuels in the EU, the ISCC EU certificate must be applied. ISCC EU is recognized by the European Commission to demonstrate compliance with the EU's sustainability criteria for biofuels set out in the RED. It is widely established and applies to all operators in the biofuel supply chain.

ISCC PLUS covers non-regulated markets for products derived from circular, bio-based and renewable material, eg in the markets of industrial applications, food, feed and biofuels outside the EU. If you are interested in producing Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) eligible under the ICAO CORSIA scheme, please have a look at ISCC CORSIA certification.

1. Which certification program is right for me?

The type of certification depends on your market application. If your target market is EU biofuels, you must apply for an ISCC EU certificate. ISCC EU is the RED for EU biofuel sustainability standards recognized by the European Commission. It is widely established and applies to all operators in the biofuel supply chain.

ISCC PLUS covers products made from recycled, bio-based and renewable materials from unregulated markets, such as industrial applications, food, feed and biofuel markets outside the EU. If you are interested in producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) compliant with the ICAO CORSIA scheme, please refer to ISCC CORSIA certification.

2.Do I have to be in the EU to be certified under ISCC EU?

No, ISCC EU certification is relevant for any company which handles sustainable material that will eventually be sold as biofuel in the EU.

2. Do I have to be in the EU to need ISCC EU certification?

No, ISCC EU certification is available to any business dealing with sustainable materials that will eventually be sold as biofuels in the EU.

3.What are the steps to become certified?

The ISCC certification process includes these main steps:

·Choose a CB and to sign a contract with them.

·Get Registered with ISCC and by filling out the ISCC registration form

·Get audited by your certification body and receive your ISCC certificate

·Handle sustainable material and use ISCC logos and claims

·Your CB will be able to answer specific questions regarding individual certification cases eg, regarding the applicable scopes.

3. What are the steps to get certified?

The ISCC certification process includes the following main steps:

Choose a certification body (CB) and sign a contract with them

Fill in the ISCC registration form to register with ISCC

Obtain an audit from a certification body and obtain an ISCC certificate

·Manage sustainable materials and use ISCC logos and declarations

Your certification body can answer specific questions about individual certification cases, such as scope of application.

4.How do I submit a new ISCC registration?

The first step to become ISCC certified is to choose a certification body (CB) and to sign a contract with them. A list with all recognized CBs is provided on our website. Then you should register with ISCC, by filling out a registration form, which you can find here. After the audit has been conducted successfully, the certificate will be issued from your certification body.

4. How do I submit a new ISCC registration?

The first step to getting ISCC certification is to choose a certification body (CB) and sign a contract with them. Our website provides a list of all accredited certification bodies. You can then register with ISCC by filling out the ISCC registration form. After a successful audit, your certification body will issue a certificate.

5.Can I get certified under several ISCC schemes?

Yes, it is possible to get certified under multiple schemes. There are no limits on the combination. If you are adding an additional certification scheme to the same operational unit, you do not need to apply for a new registration number. Please contact your certification body in this regard for more information about adding a scheme to your certification.

5. Can I be certified under more than one ISCC program?

Yes, it is possible to be certified under more than one scheme. There is no limit to the combinations. If you are adding an additional certification scheme to the same operating unit, you do not need to apply for a new registration number. Please contact your certification body for more information about adding a scheme to your certification.

6.I need to change something in my registration – what should I do?

In order to change data in a submitted registration, please send us an email to [email protected] stating the name of your company, ISCC registration number, and what you would like us to change.

6. I need to change my registration details – what should I do?

To make changes to a submitted registration, please email [email protected] and state your company name, ISCC registration number and the changes you would like us to make.

7.I have recently changed certification bodies – how do I inform ISCC?

Please send us an email to [email protected] stating the name and ISCC registration number of your company and the name of the new certification body and the date the new contract was signed.

7. I recently changed certification bodies – how do I inform ISCC?

Please send an email to [email protected] with your company name, ISCC registration number, new certification body name, and new contract signing date.

8.What is meant by “Total Turnover” in the registration form?

The overall turnover of all products at that legal entity are relevant – not only the turnover of the sustainable material.

8. What does “total turnover” mean in the registration form?

The total turnover of all products of the legal entity – not only the turnover of sustainable materials.

9.Do you recommend certain CBs for specific scopes?

ISCC does not give recommendations on which certification body to choose. However, you can find a list of all cooperating Certification Bodies here on our website. Most of them are active on a global scale with representatives in many regions of the world. You may also browse through the valid ISCC certificates of companies located in your relevant country by entering it the search function below the table in the row “certificate holder”

9. Are there any specific certification bodies recommended for specific scopes?

ISCC does not give recommendations on the selection of certification bodies. However, you can find a list of all the certification bodies it works with on our website. Most of them are globally active and have representatives in many regions of the world. You can also browse companies holding valid ISCC certificates in the relevant country by searching in the "Certificate Holders" search bar.

10.What are the costs associated with ISCC certification?

ISCC provides an overview of ISCC fees for system users, cooperating certification bodies and members of the ISCC Association (ISCC eV). Please note that the costs for the certification audit are not included in the ISCC fees for registration and certification and have to be discussed directly with the certification body.

10. What are the costs associated with ISCC certification?

ISCC provides an overview of ISCC fees for system users, partner certification bodies and ISCC Association members. Please note that certification audit fees are not included in the ISCC registration and certification fees and need to be discussed directly with the certification body.

11.Is it possible to add a storage facility, input material or product to my certification during the certification period?

Yes, this is possible. Please communicate this to your certification body who will then decide if an additional audit is necessary or not. The updated documents will be sent to ISCC and the new certificate uploaded on the ISCC website.

11. Can I add a storage facility, input material or product to my certification during the certification period?

Yes, this is possible. Please inform your certification body of this and they will decide if an additional audit is necessary. The updated file will be sent to ISCC and the new certificate will be uploaded to the ISCC website.

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