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ISCC for Industrial Applications

Circular Economy & Bioeconomy

Public awareness of the need to stop using fossil oil and gas to produce chemicals and plastics we rely on rises – recognising that these useful substances need to become fully decoupled from the consumption of finite resources. More and more companies are now replacing fossil feedstock with recycled and renewable raw materials for their production and in doing so stopping waste going to landfill and instead converting it into a valuable product. ISCC is committed to support the shift towards the circular economy and bioeconomy. Companies can manifest their contributions via the use of the credible ISCC PLUS system. Recycled or bio-based products that are certified to the ISCC PLUS standard provide companies, brand owners and consumers with the assurance that high sustainability requirements are met.

More about Circularity

Want to Go Circular?

Have a look at the presentation “ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy”*

*This presentation may be used by stakeholders for information purposes about the ISCC system. ISCC must be credited as the source, any modification is prohibited. Distribution is only allowed via this website link. ISCC cannot take responsibility for subjective interpretations of the content. In case of doubt, please contact ISCC.

Products Covered Under ISCC PLUS Certification in the Plastics, Packaging and Chemicals Market

  • Covers
  • Packaging films
  • Packaging
  • Flooring
  • Diapers
  • Medical equipment
  • Boxes
  • Cups
  • Transport film
  • Office material
  • Colours
  • Construction material
  • Toys
  • Lighter
  • Textiles

Applicable ISCC Certification Scheme

ISCC PLUS

ISCC’s Recognitions

ISCC demonstrates compliance with recognitions for industrial applications and other markets.

To the Recognitions

ISCC Events on the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy

ISCC Technical Stakeholder Meeting

The ISCC Technical Stakeholder Committee ‘Circular Economy and Bioeconomy’ provides a platform for stakeholders to engage in a constructive dialogue on the sustainability certification of recycled and bio-based materials.

6 June 2023, Virtual Meeting

ISCC Technical Stakeholder Meeting “Circular Economy and Bioeconomy”

ISCC PLUS Training

The training is hold multiple times during the year and covers the certification of diverse supply chains, chain of custody options, mass balance and attribution options in the chemical and downstream industry, logos and claims, and verification and audit processes.

20 – 21 September 2023

ISCC PLUS Training

Further Information

ISCC PLUS Certification Guideline


ISCC PLUS Certification Guideline_042023 2.0 MB

Find relevant information condensed in this guideline, from sustainability principles, feedstocks, chain of custody options, logos and claims and the certification process to frequently asked questions.

*This guideline may be used by stakeholders for information purposes about the ISCC system. ISCC must be credited as the source, any modification is prohibited. Distribution is only allowed via this website link. ISCC cannot take responsibility for subjective interpretations of the content. In case of doubt, please contact ISCC.

ISCC PLUS System Document (v3.3, valid from 31 August 2021 until 05 March 2024)

English 1.7 MB Japanese 4.1 MB

ISCC PLUS System Document (v3.4, valid from 01 September 2023, mandatory from 06 March 2024)

English 1.8 MB

This document presents the ISCC PLUS certification system, including governance, system basics and the certification scopes. In case of any inconsistency between the English version and the Japanese translation, the English language version shall prevail and be deemed binding on parties involved.

Certification Examples

ISCC PLUS certified companies are leading the way in using renewable and recycled raw materials. All of them contribute in different ways, as waste collectors, processors, converters and brand owners. This concerted effort in all segments shows it is feasible to use circular and renewable materials for products essential to modern life.

ISCC PLUS certified packaging for the products we love

ISCC PLUS certification for the complete supply chain is increasing, to provide reassurance about the sustainable content of the packaging. The industry is rising to the challenge with numerous facilities already or soon to be certified. Unilever, REN Clean Skincare, Aptar, Jindal Films, SABIC, Borealis, Neste and others have all publicised their involvement with ISCC.

Unzipping Polyester for a Cleaner Future

High-quality products with recycled material are especially important for the cosmetics industry, as this industry not only has an increased demand for plastic packaging, but also discerning and environmentally conscious buyers. Qualiform, one of the world’s top producers of luxury cosmetic packaging, has recognised the need for innovative solutions.

Vynova: Launch of bio-attributed PVC resins

Vynova has launched a range of bio-attributed PVC resins in early 2020. The new PVC portfolio is certified to the ISCC PLUS Standard using a mass balance system and a great demonstration of Vynova’s strong commitment to sustainability in the value chain. Working with converters from industry sectors that cover the whole range of PVC products, Vynova aims to establish a fully certified supply chain within a year.

Addressing the growing demand for certified food-grade recycled plastic packaging

With unstable oil prices and regulatory changes the demand for recycled plastic for food packaging is growing fast. The hurdles that companies face include integration of new technologies, better waste infrastructure and science based regulation. Nestle is one of the companies that shows us an example of a pathway to dealing with this challenges with the use of ISCC certified food-grade recycled HDPE.

Addressing the growing demand for certified food-grade recycled plastic packaging

Dealing with polymer waste not suited for recycling can be a real challenge. Quantafuel uses a innovative technological process to deal with that type of waste, transforming it in useful chemical components that can be put to use into the circular economy.

Going global with circular packaging

Berry is pushing forward in its commitment to be a leader in recycled plastic packaging and promoting the certification of more than 100 sites with the mass-balance approach to guarantee the origin and quality of their products. With this, Berry aims have more ISCC PLUS certified plants than any other company in the world.

ISCC certified hemp and hemp fibre

In June 2016, hemp straw and fibres produced by the Dutch company HempFlax B.V. received the established ISCC PLUS certificate, the first natural fibre worldwide to achieve this. As the first hemp producer, HANF FARM GmbH (Germany) received the ISCC PLUS certification for their hemp seeds, hemp leaves and flowers in January 2016.
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