◉  ISCC Introduction
ISCC, a globally applicable sustainability certification system, covers all sustainable feedstocks, including biomass, biowastes and residues from agriculture, forestry and aquaculture, non-biorenewable materials, recycled materials and renewables. Originating from Germany, ISCC leads certification system in supporting no-deforestation, environmental, sustainable and traceable supply chains. The ISCC system has been developed through an open multi-stakeholder process and strives for a world where biomass and other raw materials are produced in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner.
With the popularity of sustainability and carbon emission issues, ISCC certification has been requested by increasing customers. So far, ISCC has more than 8000 customers, 230 memberships, and issued more than 45000 certificates overseas, which covers over 130 regions, among the world’s largest certification system.
 

◉  Service Scope
CTI Certification was approved to provide 2 certification system, ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS. 
 

ISCC EU:
ISCC EU is a leading certification system that has been fully recognized by the European Commission, which is compliant with Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) and applicable for sustainable production of Biofuels and Biomass, the market and trading chains of biomaterials and biofuels for both food and non-food applications. ISCC EU is mandatory requirement for entering the EU energy market.
The products type of ISCC EU certification includes: 
• Biofuels, such as Biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane.  
• Biobased chemicals, such as biobased polyester and polyurethane. 
• Food and feed ingredients, such as soy, palm oil, and corn. 
• Wood and pulp, such as softwoods like cedar and spruce, paper and pulp. 
• Biofuels and thermal energy, such as biomass fuels and biothermal energy, etc.
 

ISCC PLUS:
ISCC PLUS certification is a voluntary scheme that complements the ISCC EU certification system by adding certification of the sustainable production of raw materials in the household sector, such as chemicals, food and household products. ISCC PLUS is applicable for biomass and non-biomass raw material producers, as well as different segments of the supply chain, such as cultivation, harvesting, processing, storage, transportation, and sales. 
The products type of ISCC PLUS certification includes: 
Sealing, packaging film, packaging, flooring, diapers, medical equipment, boxes, cups, office supplies, pigments, building materials, toys, lighters, textiles, etc.
 

Application: 
ISCC EU: 
Biofuels regulated by RED and FQD. 
ISCC PLUS: 
Circular and bio-based products, renewables, food, feed, biofuels outside the EU (in markets not regulated by RED and FQD)  
 

Certification Condition: 
• Be approved to collect, process, trade in recycled wastes, residues, and other products. 
• Have workers responsible for implementation of standards. 
• Not on the blacklist of the EU recognition system. 
• Commit to adhering the requirements of ISCC. 
 

Certification Process: 
1.    Choose a Certification to Your Market 
Since there are different certification systems for various markets, choosing an appropriate. certification system to your products should be first step. 
2.    Choose a Certification Body 
Choose a certification body (CB) and sign a contract with them.  
3.    Register with ISCC 
Register with ISCC by completing the registration form. ISCC will check each registration submission and contact the applicant if additional information is needed. This process may take few days to finish. It is advisable to register as soon as possible after signing the contract with the certification body.
4.    Get Audited by Your Certification Body 
4.1 Internal Audit: 
Set up an audit team - Identify missing information - Compliment missing information - Conduct an internal audit. 
4.2 Certification Audit: 
Accept the Audit from the Certification Body 
• Provide all necessary proofs, documents and data as well as access to relevant locations. 
• Receive the audit report and a list with corrective measures, if necessary. 
• Implement the corrective measures within 40 days (if applicable). 
Please note: The certificate can only be issued after the timely implementation of the corrective measures mentioned in the respective list. Please note: The certificate can only be issued after the timely implementation of the corrective measures mentioned in the respective list. 
4.3 Issue Your Certificate 
The Certification Body forwards audit documents including certificate to you and submits them in the ISCC HUB. Once submitted in the ISCC HUB, the certificate information and respective certificate pdf and Summary Audit Report pdf are published immediately on the ISCC website (link to valid certificate website) 
5.    Get Your Certification 
Once you finish the above steps, you are allowed to purchase, produce and trade ISCC sustainable material. The certification will be published on the ISCC website after the certification and report are checked. 
 

◉  Certification Significance 
ISCC is the first globally applicable certification system that can verify the sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction based on all kinds of biomasses and bioenergy sources, which is recognized by all 27 members of the EU Commission. 
The main benefits of ISCC certification includes: 
• Reduce the emission of greenhouse gas. 
• Using land in a sustainable manner.  
• Protecting nature and biosphere. 
• Developing a resilient social system. 
• Supporting public transportation by renewable energy. 
 

◉  Our Service Strengths 
Comprehensive qualifications: CTI Certification has been approved by numerous authorities worldwide in the field of sustainable development. 
Abundant experience: As the earliest third-party professional organization in sustainable development in China, with solid efforts during over 10 years, we provide sustainable development services to numerous famous enterprises in the whole world. 
Professional team: We established an expert team mainly consisting of postgraduates with overseas work experience in the field of sustainable development. 
One-stop service: We offer an all-in-one solution to the goals of carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality.