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Technical documentation
You will find below the various sections of the international version of the ENplus® Handbook (v3.0), with a summary of the content.
National Handbooks and Guidelines are available here and on our local ENplus® websites.
- Part I : General
- General information and overview
- Scope of the ENplus® Certification Scheme
- Definition of terms
- Normative References
- Part II : Certification Procedure
- Provisions for producer certification
- Provisions for trader certification
- Provisions for service provider certification
- Part III : Pellet Quality Requirements
- ENplus® quality classes
- Requirements for wood raw materials
- Requirements for additives
- Part V : Scheme Organisation
This section contains the requirements for organisations responsible for conformity assessment, namely:
- Certification Bodies
- Inspection Bodies
- Testing Bodies
- Part VI : Schedule of Fees
This section contains the schedule of fees for all ENplus® certified/listed organisations:
- Certified Producers
- Certified Traders
- Certified Service Providers
- Listed Inspection bodies
- Listed Testing bodies
- GHG Calculator
Within the ENplus® scheme, the Carbon Footprint (CO2-eq emitted per tonne of pellets produced) of every certified pellet production plant has to be calculated thanks to this tool. The data gathered by the ENplus® Management is for aggregated country statistical purposes only.
- ENplus® Storage Guidelines
The ENplus® storage guidelines describe the requirements to preserve fuel quality and provide safe storage of pellets for both professionals (such as installers) and consumers. It covers the technical properties of pellet stores as well as information on safe and adequate operation of these stores.
- ENplus® Bag Design Guidelines
This document includes mandatory requirements for ENplus® certified pellet Producers and Traders regarding the approval of a pellet bag design showing the ENplus® seal. It is based on and extends the requirements of the ENplus® Handbook, version 3.0, Part 2, relating to the requirements for bag designs showing the ENplus® seal.
The following document provides additional guidance regarding the translation of the bag designs
- ENplus® COVID-19 Guidance
The ENplus® COVID-19 guidelines provides guidance on the implementation of the ENplus® requirements during this period for the companies affected by medical and travel restrictions.
- ENplus® War Zone Guidance
This document provides guidance on the implementation of the ENplus® requirements for the companies affected by the war in Ukraine or any similar situation as described in the Scope section and recognised by the European Pellet Council.
- Certified Producers
This is the Application Form for wood pellet producers willing to become ENplus® certified.
The following Data Sheets will be needed to complete your application :
- Certified Traders
This is the Application Form for wood pellet traders willing to become ENplus® certified.The following Data Sheets will be needed to complete your application :
Pellet traders who wish to enter a Sublicense agreement are required to fill in the following document :
- Certified Service Providers
This is the Application Form for wood pellet service providers willing to become ENplus® certified.
The following Data Sheets will be needed to complete your application :
If your organisation is interested in becoming a licensed Certification, Inspection, or Testing Body for the ENplus® scheme, please contact the Head Office.