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ISCC PLUS Certificate
Material originChain-of-custody certification for bio-based or circular feedstocks, usually via mass balance allocation rather than physical segregation.
You might see it written as: ISCC PLUS · ISCC
Issued by: ISCC System GmbH via accredited certification bodies
What it proves
Chain-of-custody certification for bio-based or circular feedstocks, usually via mass balance allocation rather than physical segregation.
What it does not prove
- That the specific physical product contains the bio-based or recycled material — mass balance allocates credits across production.
Claims it can support
- Claims Mass Balance Content →
high risk
Evidence checklist
- Minimum authority
- Third-party verified
- Should state
- Certificate Number · Allocation Method · Valid Until
- Date sensitivity
- Expiry matters — check the certificate is current.
Mass balance is legitimate but must be disclosed as such — physical content may be zero.
Source: ISCC System ↗