CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme Official Documentation

The CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme documents below are authoritative and should be used by System Users for the purpose of certification.

Section 1 – Scheme basics

Scheme Description & Governance

V1.8. – Oct 2025

Scope, governance and overall architecture of the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme, officially recognised by the European Commission since December 2024.

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Certification Process & Procedures

V1.7. – Nov 2025

Requirements and procedures that Economic Operators must follow to obtain and maintain certification under the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme.

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Section 2 – Requirements documents

GHG Emissions & Sustainability

V1.6. – Oct 2025

Methodology and rules for calculating and verifying GHG emissions and reductions for RFNBO volumes, including electricity sourcing requirements.

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Traceability & Chain of Custody

V1.6. – Oct 2025

Methodology and rules for calculating and verifying GHG emissions and reductions for RFNBO volumes, including electricity sourcing requirements.

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Risk Management

V1.7. – Oct 2025

Protocol for identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to ensure consistent and transparent implementation of the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme.

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Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations

V1.3. – Oct 2025

Comprehensive glossary of terms, definitions and abbreviations used across the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme.

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Requirements for Certification Bodies & Auditors

V1.7. – Oct 2025

Requirements for Certification Bodies to work with CertifHy, duties of Cooperating Certification Bodies, and Auditor qualifications.

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Section 3 – Claims, Usage & Fees

Grievance, Whistleblowing and Appeals Procedure

V1.7. – Oct 2025

Procedure for handling grievances, whistleblowing and appeals to safeguard the integrity and reliability of the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme.

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CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme System – Terms of Use

V1.1. – Dec 2024

Terms of Use governing access to and use of the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme System by Economic Operators.

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Logos, Labels & Claims

V1.6. – Oct 2025

Rules governing the use of CertifHy logos, labels and compliance claims by certified Economic Operators.

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Fees and Pricing List

V1.1. – Jan 2025

Current fees, pricing and discounts applicable to the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme, Stakeholder Platform and Academy.

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