Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)
1. What is Roundtable Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)
The RSB Standard is the world’s most trusted certification for sustainable biomaterials and biofuels. Backed by 12 rigorous Principles & Criteria, it ensures your products meet the highest standards in environmental care, social responsibility, and supply-chain transparency.
Whether you’re producing biofuels, bioplastics, or other bio-based products, RSB certification allows you to demonstrate responsibly sourced operations—from farm to finished goods. It’s recognized globally—including by EU, aviation, Japan, and ESG frameworks—and includes a credible GHG reporting system for climate transparency.
Designed with flexibility in mind, RSB supports diverse actors—from smallholder groups to high-tech innovators—using a risk-based, user-friendly approach. By choosing RSB, you signal to regulators, partners, and communities that you’re committed to building a truly sustainable future.
2. What RSB Certification Covers
At TRANS Certification & Inspection Sdn. Bhd. (TRANS), we combine technical expertise with personalized guidance to make RSB certification straightforward and effective for both new and experienced operators.
Here’s why clients choose us:
i. Approved RSB Certification Body – We are authorized to offer RSB certification for all schemes (except GHG verification).
ii. Experienced Auditors – Our team is trained and qualified to conduct thorough, impartial assessments.
iii. Beginner-Friendly Process – We guide you step-by-step, ensuring you understand the requirements and how to meet them.
iv. International Recognition – Our accreditations are recognized worldwide, helping you build trust with customers and regulators.
v. Sustainability Commitment – We don’t just audit; we actively support your journey towards genuine sustainable practices.
4. How to get Certified with RSB certification?
i. Application for Certification with the Scheme owner here
ii. Engaged with Trans to start your RSB certification
iii. Prepare for your audit
iv. Undergo the audit and achieve certification
5. Who should get certified with RSB?
i. Biomass producer : operator producing primary biomass
ii. Point of origin (POO) : generator of residues or waste
iii. First collector : type of trader who collects or receives waste & residues from POO or biomass from biomass producers
iv. Industrial Processor : processes biomass or waste or residues producing intermediary or final products
v. Mechanical operator : subgroup of industrial operators only conducting mechanical or physical processing
vi. Trader : trader buy and sell materials or products, including raw materials, intermediates and final products. Not necessarily have physical ownership of the product
6. Type of RSB certification scheme
The RSB Standard is the world’s most trusted certification for sustainable biomaterials and biofuels. Backed by 12 rigorous Principles & Criteria, it ensures your products meet the highest standards in environmental care, social responsibility, and supply-chain transparency.
Whether you’re producing biofuels, bioplastics, or other bio-based products, RSB certification allows you to demonstrate responsibly sourced operations—from farm to finished goods. It’s recognized globally—including by EU, aviation, Japan, and ESG frameworks—and includes a credible GHG reporting system for climate transparency.
Designed with flexibility in mind, RSB supports diverse actors—from smallholder groups to high-tech innovators—using a risk-based, user-friendly approach. By choosing RSB, you signal to regulators, partners, and communities that you’re committed to building a truly sustainable future.
2. What RSB Certification Covers
- Strong Sustainability Principles – Built on RSB’s 12 Principles & Criteria, covering social responsibility, environmental protection, and sound management systems.
- Wide Scope – Applicable to the full supply chain, from feedstock production to final product.
- Global Recognition – Trusted under major frameworks such as the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), ICAO CORSIA, Japan Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and global ESG guideline
- Lifecycle GHG Accounting – Offers a clear and credible framework for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the entire product lifecycle.
- ISEAL Membership – Ensures integrity, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in the standard-setting process
At TRANS Certification & Inspection Sdn. Bhd. (TRANS), we combine technical expertise with personalized guidance to make RSB certification straightforward and effective for both new and experienced operators.
Here’s why clients choose us:
i. Approved RSB Certification Body – We are authorized to offer RSB certification for all schemes (except GHG verification).
ii. Experienced Auditors – Our team is trained and qualified to conduct thorough, impartial assessments.
iii. Beginner-Friendly Process – We guide you step-by-step, ensuring you understand the requirements and how to meet them.
iv. International Recognition – Our accreditations are recognized worldwide, helping you build trust with customers and regulators.
v. Sustainability Commitment – We don’t just audit; we actively support your journey towards genuine sustainable practices.
4. How to get Certified with RSB certification?
i. Application for Certification with the Scheme owner here
ii. Engaged with Trans to start your RSB certification
iii. Prepare for your audit
iv. Undergo the audit and achieve certification
5. Who should get certified with RSB?
i. Biomass producer : operator producing primary biomass
ii. Point of origin (POO) : generator of residues or waste
iii. First collector : type of trader who collects or receives waste & residues from POO or biomass from biomass producers
iv. Industrial Processor : processes biomass or waste or residues producing intermediary or final products
v. Mechanical operator : subgroup of industrial operators only conducting mechanical or physical processing
vi. Trader : trader buy and sell materials or products, including raw materials, intermediates and final products. Not necessarily have physical ownership of the product
6. Type of RSB certification scheme
| RSB Voluntary Scheme | RSB Regulatory Scheme |
|---|---|
| – RSB Advanced Products – RSB Advanved Fuels |
– RSB JAPAN FIT – RSB ICAO CORSIA – RSB EU RED – RSB UK RFTO |
For more information about RSB Certification, please email at info@transcert.com.my