Green Gold Label
Standard Overview
Green Gold Label (GGL) is a voluntary international certification program for sustainable biomass and amongst the earliest international biomass certification schemes.
It has acquired a unique track record in the certification and tracking and tracing of sustainable biomass.
Standard Owner
GGL was established in 2002 and is owned by the Green Gold Label Foundation.
For more detail, please visit GGL website.
Recognition
QSI has been verified as Green Gold Label Certification Body.
Market Segments
Biomass for electricity and heat production.
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GGL primarily focuses on two market segments
Biomass for the production of biobased chemicals and other products.
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GGL primarily focuses on two market segments
Certification Scopes
Bioliquids
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GGL certification covers the complete supply chain
from production, processing, transport, to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications
GGL certification covers the complete supply chain
from production, processing, transport, to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications
Agri-residue & Waste Wood Biomass
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GGL certification covers the complete supply chain
from production, processing, transport, to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications
GGL certification covers the complete supply chain
from production, processing, transport, to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications
Woody
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GGL certification covers the complete supply chain
from production, processing, transport, to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications
GGL certification covers the complete supply chain
from production, processing, transport, to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications
GGL Services
GGLS4 – Transaction and product certificate
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In order to sell (claim) GGL-Certified or GGL-Controlled biomass a Participant must meet all relevant requirements from GGLS4 – Transaction and product certificate.
GGLS1 – Chain of Custody criteria
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GGL Participants shall comply with the GGLS1 – Chain of Custody criteria. Generally, the original biomass producer is the first step in the GGL chain of custody. Participants trade and/or convert the material sold as GGL certified (biomass). In case the Participant is partly or completely outsourcing the production of the GGL products and (raw) materials, the involved production units must comply with GGLS1 – Chain of Custody criteria as well and completely. This standard applies to each individual Participant.
Logo Use Requirements
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Approval shall be received from the Certification Body for applying any GGL logos and claims for promotional purposes. Approvals shall be recorded and retained.
A9
The GGL logo shall not be used in relation to any GGL controlled claims and statements.
A8
Any applied percentages shall reflect the actual percentages of certified material included in a product or batch, in case recycled material is included in GGL certified materials information shall be provided on the percentages and quantities of the included recycled materials.
A7
Claims regarding electricity produced from GGL-certified biomass are laid down in GGLS6.
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The minimum size for the GGL logo is 12mm in height.
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The GGL logo artwork may be used only in horizontal alignment.
A4
The GGL logo (above) may be used off product, including on stationery, promotional materials, business cards and brochures.
A3
The registered and copyrighted GGL logo is made available to participants with a valid GGL certificate as shown below.
A2
GGL can only be claimed on products covered by a Transaction Certificate as described in GGLS4.
A1
On product labelling is not permitted.
Explore Common Topics and Answers
Find answers to our commonly asked questions about the services we provide. If you require further information, please contact us.
Yes, applicants for Green Gold Label certification must apply for certification services under the GGLS1 – Chain of Custody Criteria and must be able to meet all applicable requirements through the certification evaluation (audit) process.
The certification process for Green Gold Label depends on the scope, complexity of the certified unit, and resolution of any non-conformities (NCs), if applicable.
The cost depends on the scope and services requested.
GGLS1 – Chain of Custody Criteria
GGLS2 – Agriculture Source Criteria
GGLS4 – Transaction and Product Certificate
GGLS5 – Forest Management Criteria
GGLS6 – Power Company Criteria
GGLS1d – Extension Standard for Supplying the Japanese Market (Japan FIT/FIP)
The Green Gold Label certification is valid for up to 5 years.
Yes, there are additional fees beyond the certification cost, including:
Green Gold Label participant fee, which can be referenced here
Fees for issuing Transaction Certificates and/or Product Certificates. These fees apply for 1 (one) Transaction Certificate and/or Product Certificate issued by QSI.
Yes, it is possible. QSI will determine whether an additional audit is needed.
QSI complies with certification requirements established by the Green Gold Label Foundation.
For more details, please refer to the normative document links below:
- GGL Certification Regulation
- GGL Participant Fee