Application for Certification of Pellet Traders (Version 2.0, )

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1 Please send the application electronically to and the signed paper to: EPC c/o AEBIOM - European Biomass Association Renewable Energy House Rue d'arlon 1040 Brussels, Belgium 1. Client Data Company name: Address: Contact person: Phone: Fax: Web: 2. Selling Points (Please indicate name and address, if more than three attach a list of your outlets) 3. Quality Manager Name: Phone: Proof of competence (attach proof) two years of work experience in the wood pellet sector university degree master craftsman certificate training in quality management 4. Origin of Traded Pellets own production external supplier ENplus-ID of suppliers: Page 1 of 4

2 5. Trade Volume Approximate amount of traded pellets in the current year A1 bulk: tons A1/A2 bagged: tons A2 bulk: tons 6. Technical Equipment (including equipment from external service providers) Number of delivery vehicles: (only indicate vehicles with blowing equipment) Number of storage facilities: Page 2 of 4

3 Terms and Conditions for Licensing and Use of the ENplus Sign a) Preface The European Biomass Association (hereafter named AEBIOM) provides producers and traders of wood pellets (hereafter named applicant) with a certification system through which these can provide proof for the special quality of the pellets resp. the appropriate handling of wood pellets according to the Handbook for the certification of wood pellets for heating purposes (hereinafter named Handbook) of the European Pellet Council (hereafter named EPC). The Handbook is part of the contract in its current version published on the internet site The certification program is implemented by the EPC being organized within AEBIOM. Hereafter the names EPC and AEBIOM are used synonymous. Through the certification system, applicants can apply for the certificate ENplus for the classes ENplus-A1 and ENplus-A2 and after the application is approved, the respective certification sign (see Handbook) can be used to identify their products and for marketing purposes. In signing this application, the applicant acknowledges the terms for the use of the certification sign and the provisions of the current version of the Handbook that determine the relationship between certificate holder and AEBIOM. The current version of the schedule of fees for the ENplus certification program, published on the internet page is also an integral part of the contract. Based on this, the applicant submits an offer to EPC for entering into a contract on the use of the certification sign. In sending the certificate document and the approved and countersigned application form, the EPC accepts the offer and the contract is concluded. The General terms and conditions of the applicant will not be part of the contract. The information and documentations described in the Handbook have to be annexed to the Application. AEBIOM decides on the application according to the provisions of the Handbook within the established time after complete documentation has been received. The contract on the use of the certification sign is valid until the end of a three years certification period. The beginning of the certification period is determined by AEBIOM. The contract is extended automatically at the beginning of a new certification period. The contract can be cancelled with a three month period of notice at the end of a legal year. b) Certification The applicant acknowledges all duties and obligations established in the Handbook. This includes, among others, payment of the fee established in the current version of the schedule of fees for the ENplus certification program, compliance of the provisions of the Handbook and authorises AEBIOM to instruct accredited testing bodies with extraordinary inspections in the cases described in the Handbook and impose the sanctions established in the Handbook, including withdrawal of the right to use the certification sign. The certification is valid only during the time established by this contract. If the contract is extended because a new certification period begins, the applicant receives a new certificate document. c) Confidentiality and non-disclosure EPC hereby agrees to non-disclosure of all business-related information, received through contact with the applicant in the course of or before certification, if this information is not available elsewhere, if the applicant releases EPC from its non-disclosure obligation or if obliged by law to forward this information. The applicant hereby accepts to treat all documents given by AEBIOM with confidentiality, if these are not publicly available or intended for publishing. Page 3 of 4

4 d) Obligations of the Applicant The applicant hereby undertakes to provide all relevant documents and information to AEBIOM and their contractual partners, as required by the Handbook in the course of the certification process especially to the accredited certification body and accredited inspection bodies declared in the Handbook, as well as to provide access to the areas and installations that must be visually inspected in the course of the certification process. e) Use of the Certification Seal The individual certification seal assigned by EPC will be used by the applicant according to the regulations in the Handbook. Using the ENplus logo without combination with the ENplus ID is only allowed with permission from EPC. This permission is not necessary for the use of the ENplus publicity banners provided officially by EPC. f) Liability The applicant exempts AEBIOM from all claims from third parties that are made because of product defects or service deficiency. AEBIOM is only liable to the applicant as long as there is no violation of essential contractual duties or injury to life, limb or health only for intent or gross negligence. In case of culpable violation of essential contractual duties that do not rest on intent or gross negligence, liability is limited to the reasonably foreseeable damages typically associated with this contract. Damage claims for contractual termination of the use contract, withdrawal or suspension of the right for use of the certification are excluded. g) Place of Jurisdiction Place of jurisdiction is Brussels. The terms are subject to Belgium law. h) Final Provisions Rights and obligations from this contract can only be passed on to a third party upon agreement of the respective contract partner. In the case of a universal succession or a legal succession according to the transformation act the rights and obligations of the contract are passes without agreement. Amendments or supplements to this contract are to appear in written form to become valid and have to be expressly designated as such. Your personal data are stored according to Belgian law and are used in automated processes. They are used only for processing this contract.. Place, Date Signature/Stamp Applicant Filled in by AEBIOM: Application approved Application rejected Place, Time. Signature/Stamp AEBIOM Page 4 of 4

5 Data Sheet - Vehicle Vehicle No. own fleet freight forwarder Owner: Address: Vehicle License plate No.: No. of axles: Brand/Type: _ Pay load: t Weighing system Calibration valid until: Compressor Type: _ Capacity: m 3 /h Air cooling: yes no Residue monitoring system: yes no Hose Type: Diameter: mm Suction blower Type: Capacity: m 3 /h Trailer: yes no License plate no.: Load capacity: t Weighing system: yes no Calibration valid until: Device to add coating oils: yes no max. dose: l/t Pellets Attach photo of vehicle

6 Data Sheet Pellet Storage Storage No. own storage external service provider Operator: Address: Storage Representative Name: Phone: Storage Type: silo flat store Storage capacity: t Number of different batches that can be stored: Transhipment facilities: wood pellets only other bulk goods too Cleaning/Sieving Device Type: sieve wind sifter / air classifier Brand/Type: Sieve surface: m 2 Aperture: Capacity: mm t/h The cleaning/sieving device must guarantee a reduction of 10% fines to below 1%. Attach photo of storage and sieving facility