Italian National Sustainability Certification Scheme(INS)

 

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.
⚙️ 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
🚗 BiofuelsUsed in transport.
🔥 BioliquidsUsed for electricity and heating.
🌾 BiomassFuels Used for energy generation.
♻️ RFBOsRenewable fuels of biological origin.
🏭 RCFsRecycled 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.

4. Issuance of Certificates
Successful applicants receive sustainability certificates recognized under both national and EU frameworks.


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

BenefitImpact
💶 Access to IncentivesEligibility for national and EU renewable energy incentives.
🧩 Regulatory ComplianceMeets blending mandates and renewable energy targets.
🌍 Market AdvantageEnhances credibility and market access.
🌿 Climate ContributionSupports 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

Why Choose us ?

Trans Certification & Inspection (TRANS) is Certification body in ASIA that recognise as Certification Body for provided Italian National Scheme. Our  services has been covered including all over ASIA Pacific ,We have representative office in China, Indonesia and our headquarters in Malaysia.

Please fill up the form Request For Quotation or call +60139108724 or email us at info@transcert.com.my


For certification
inquiries, contact:
📍Trans Certification & Inspection(Trans Cert)

B30 Level 1,
Jalan IM2/5, Bandar Indera Mahkota,

25150 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
📧Email : mrizal@transcert.com.my
📞Phone : +6013 910 8724