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RFNBO Certification

Reliable proof for renewable hydrogen and renewable fuels of non-biological origin

Renewable fuels are becoming increasingly important, while at the same time regulatory requirements for proof, traceability and greenhouse gas data are becoming more stringent. For companies along the value chain of renewable hydrogen and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, it is therefore becoming more challenging to ensure reliable compliance with EU requirements.

With ISCC certification for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), DEKRA provides a robust basis of proof that is recognised throughout the EU. The ISCC EU certification scheme was officially recognised by the European Commission on 19 December 2024 for the certification of RFNBOs.
Do you need robust proof for RFNBOs? We would be pleased to provide you with personal advice on RFNBO certification​.

Your RFNBO certification at a glance

Regulatory requirements for RFNBOs are evolving continuously. Companies that produce, trade or use renewable hydrogen or renewable fuels of non-biological origin derived from it must integrate the requirements of RED II and RED III into their organisational and management structures in a legally compliant manner. In addition to technical requirements, transparency and demonstrable implementation along the value chain are a key focus for authorities and market participants.
As an independent certification body, DEKRA conducts audits under the ISCC EU system for RFNBO. We verify compliance with the respective scope requirements, in particular with regard to traceability (chain of custody), greenhouse gas evidence, documentation along the supply chain, and conformity with the applicable ISCC EU system documents. As an approved certification body, we ensure an independent and impartial assessment.
Certification Process according to ISCC EU
In Detail: About ISCC EU

Your independent partner for RFNBO certification

  • As part of the internationally active DEKRA Group, we provide independent testing and certification services.
  • Thanks to our accreditation as a greenhouse gas validation and verification body (including under ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065), we ensure standards-based conformity assessments.
  • Our experience in complex value chains provides a robust foundation for independent audits and RFNBO certification.
RFNBO certification – Germany
Since early 2025, DEKRA Certification GmbH has been among the first independent certification bodies authorised by the German Environment Agency (UBA) to certify renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) under the 37th Federal Immission Control Ordinance (37th BImSchV). By decision dated 18 February 2026, the UBA confirmed the provisional recognition of DEKRA Certification GmbH as a certification body under the 37th BImSchV. The recognition applies worldwide. Further details are published in the German Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger).