CB defines the scope using the pre-certification guidance
Japan FIT pre-certification
To prepare for the complex audit process of certifying biomass power plants in accordance with Japan’s FIT/FIP requirements, and to build a foundation for future certification with our document-based pre-audit for Economic Operators at pre-FEED or FEED stages.
Japan FITpre-certification
Demonstrate the project’s level of alignment with the requirements for the use of sustainable biomass in renewable electricity generation under Japan’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Feed-in Premium (FIP) schemes, established under the Special Measures Act Concerning the Procurement of Renewable Energy (Act No. 108 of 2011) and guided by Japan’s latest Strategic Energy Plan.
Qualified auditors conduct these document-based pre-audits for projects at the design stage or later to evaluate alignment with the FIT/FIP requirements. The process follows standard ISCC Japan FIT audit procedures and assesses management systems, traceability, chain of custody, GHG emissions, and ecological and social sustainability requirements.
The process results in two Certification Body-issued outputs
Pre-audit report
documented using the ISCC Japan FIT Audit Procedures templates
Pre-certification report
summarising the project’s readiness and plan to improve compliance ahead of a later certification audit
The pre-certification report is submitted to ISCC for approval. Pre-certification provides valuable feedback for Economic Operators, regulating authorities, investors, and other project stakeholders, offering a third-party assessment of certification readiness for sustainable use of biomass in renewable electricity generation under Japan’s FIT/FIP schemes. It does not result in a certificate or certification decision and cannot be used as a basis for sustainability claims.
Roles ofstakeholdersin pre-certification
ISCC
- Defines the guidance outlining the scope and reasonable evidence required from Economic Operators seeking pre-certification.
- Approves the pre-certification report and maintains confidential records.
Certification Body
- Conducts pre-certification in line with ISCC guidance.
- Issues the pre-audit and pre-certification reports.
- Serves as the first point of contact for Economic Operators.
Optional consulting
- Prepare and guide Economic Operators to undergo pre-certification.
Follow up to help close identified gaps and position the project for a successful ISCC Japan FIT official certification audit.
Process for obtaining pre-certification
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Economic Operator provides the available documents for the relevant audit procedure chapter
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CB reviews the documents and clarifies open questions with Economic Operator
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CB prepares and submits report to ISCC, for approval of the pre-certification report
