Overview
The Italian National Certification System ensures that all renewable and low-carbon fuels used in Italy meet strict sustainability, traceability, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction standards. Established under the Inter-Ministerial Decree of 7 August 2024, it aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directives (RED II & RED III) and is jointly managed by:- MASE – Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security
- MASAF – Ministry for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry
Objectives
Goal Description
 Sustainability |
– Promote the responsible production and use of renewable fuels. |
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 Compliance |
– Ensure adherence to EU sustainability and GHG reduction criteria. |
 Energy |
– Transition Support Italy’s shift toward a low-carbon energy system. |
 Transparency |
– Strengthen traceability across the renewable fuel supply chain. |
Scope of the Certification System
| Fuel Type Application | |
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 Biofuels |
Used in transport. |
 Bioliquids |
Used for electricity and heating. |
 Biomass |
Fuels Used for energy generation. |
 RFBOs |
Renewable fuels of biological origin. |
 RCFs |
Recycled carbon fuels from waste and non-renewable sources. |
Certification Process
1. Application & Registration Operators, producers, and suppliers register with the National Register of Biofuels and Other Renewable Fuels (managed by MASE).2. Accredited Certification Bodies Independent bodies accredited by Accredia verify compliance with sustainability and traceability standards.
3. Sustainability Verification Fuels must:
- Meet GHG emission reduction thresholds.
- Avoid sourcing from high-biodiversity or high-carbon-stock land.
- Comply with environmental and social sustainability standards.
5. Recognition of Voluntary Schemes EU-approved voluntary schemes that meet or exceed national standards are accepted, providing flexibility for internationally certified operators.
Monitoring & Reporting
Certified operators must:
Submit annual sustainability and production reports.
Maintain full traceability documentation.
Undergo periodic audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
Benefits of Certification
| Benefit | Impact |
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 Access to Incentives |
Eligibility for national and EU renewable energy incentives. |
 Regulatory Compliance |
Meets blending mandates and renewable energy targets. |
 Market Advantage |
Enhances credibility and market access. |
 Climate Contribution |
Supports Italy’s decarbonization and energy transition goals. |
Governance & Oversight
Supervised by MASE, in coordination with MASAF and other authorities, ensuring:- Transparency
- Consistency
- Alignment with EU sustainability frameworks
| For certification inquiries, contact: |
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Trans Certification & Inspection(Trans Cert)
B30 Level 1, Jalan IM2/5, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia |
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Email : mrizal@transcert.com.my |
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Phone : +6013 910 8724 |