RSBAll applications are subject to public consultation via our two week call for public comments.
This is the first step in the RSB certification process, and allows members of the public to voice any concerns they might have about the sustainability of the operations of the applicant. Comments help inform the RSB before it decides on the applicant’s eligibility as a Participating Operator.
RSB certifies producers of biomass, biofuels and biomaterials.
We offer a simple application procedure, comprehensive online tools and documents to guide you through a successful audit.
Before applying for certification operators should select which type of certification they require.
The RSB worked with partners in the USA to develop a protocol to assist auditors and producers in assessing the volumes of corn stover that can be removed from fields without having a detrimental impact on the ecosystem. Stakeholders involved in the development of the protocol included the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), NRCS Soil Science Division, the USDA Agricultural Research Service as well as US-based industrial and NGO participants.
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