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Certified wood chips are high-quality biomass used for residential and industrial heating, as well as various energy applications. Ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in production and use requires compliance with strict international technical standards. Certification under ISO 17225-4 and the BiomassPlus scheme sets the benchmark for the industry, guaranteeing a compliant and reliable product.
BiomassPlus and ISO 17225-4: Quality Standards
What is ISO 17225-4?
ISO 17225-4 defines the essential technical requirements for wood chip production, establishing minimum criteria and testing methodologies to ensure product quality.
BiomassPlus®: The Leading Certification Scheme
The BiomassPlus® scheme is based on the ISO standard but applies stricter requirements in certain areas, introducing a “plus” category. This certification applies to various types of woody biomass, including wood chips, briquettes, and firewood. Key benefits include:
- Continuous monitoring: Regular control of key parameters such as moisture content, calorific value, and density.
- Transparency and traceability: End-to-end verification throughout the supply chain, from raw material selection to distribution, ensuring full product traceability.
- Clear classification: The scheme categorizes products based on specific technical criteria, providing consumers and industry professionals with a clear understanding of certified wood chips.
- Independent verification: Audits and laboratory tests conducted by accredited third-party organizations like Agribiomass.
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Why Certify Wood Chips?
Obtaining BiomassPlus® and ISO 17225-4 certification offers multiple competitive and environmental advantages:
- Access to incentives and regional funding: Certified companies are more likely to qualify for public subsidies and renewable energy grants.
- Eligibility for Conto Termico: Certified biofuels are mandatory to qualify for this incentive scheme.
- Improved air quality: In many regions implementing air quality improvement plans, only certified wood, pellets, and wood chips are permitted for domestic combustion.
- Compliance with the Po Basin Agreement: Certification helps meet stricter environmental regulations such as those under the Po Basin Agreement.
- Increased market competitiveness: Certified products attract more demanding customers and ensure consistent quality.
- Traceability and safety: Certification guarantees that wood chips come from controlled sources and meet the required technical standards.
- Participation in public procurement: Certification is
Agribiomass: Your Trusted Certification Partner
Agribiomass is an accredited certification body (by Accredia) with experienced professionals specializing in woody biomass certification. Our certification process includes:
- Application submission: The producer submits a request to initiate the certification process.
- Audit and document review: On-site inspections and documentation analysis.
- Laboratory testing: Analysis of key technical parameters of the wood chips.
- Certification issuance: Once all requirements are met, the BiomassPlus and ISO 17225-4 certification is granted.
- Ongoing surveillance: Regular inspections to ensure continued compliance.
Certification Requirements
To obtain certification, companies must meet stringent criteria:
- Wood chip classification: Compliance with ISO 17225-4 and/or BiomassPlus® standards.
- Approved raw materials: Only virgin, uncontaminated wood is allowed.
- Regular quality checks: Continuous monitoring of quality parameters through periodic inspections.
- Production traceability: Regular audits to ensure compliance.
- Environmental regulation compliance: Adherence to local and national guidelines.
Why Choose Agribiomass?
Choosing Agribiomass for wood chip certification means ensuring a high-quality, internationally compliant, and competitive product. We offer:
Transparency and reliability
A rigorous verification system with optimized audits that reduce time and costs while improving service efficiency.
Proven expertise
A recognized international certification body with over 10 years of experience in biomass certification.
Dedicated customer support
We provide direct and continuous assistance to our clients, addressing any inquiries before, during, and after certification issuance.
Some of our customers
The trust of our customers is our greatest satisfaction. We collaborate with companies in different sectors, offering tailor-made solutions and constant support. Here are some of the companies that have chosen to rely on us.
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