Who are WFQA - WHEN AND WHY WFQA WAS SET UP
The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) scheme for Ireland is an all island scheme established to increase consumer confidence in wood fuel products sold in Ireland.
The WFQA scheme certifies suppliers of wood fuels including firewood, chip, pellet, and briquette. Certification is to the quality standard I.S. EN ISO 17225 Solid biofuels — Fuel specifications and classes. The standard is used throughout the globe for specification, trade and regulatory purposes in relation to woodfuels. The WFQA is governed by a steering committee made up of representatives of the WFQA membership, IrBEA industry members, DAFM, SEAI and a consumer representative. WFQA members are audited and certified annually on the basis of conformity to EN ISO 17225. Certification with the WFQA satisfies the certification requirements for wood fuels under the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) & the Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022. IrBEA manages and administers the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) Scheme.
Our Ethos
Promoting and supporting the use of dry, well graded, clean and sustainably sourced wood fuels, combusted in efficient appliances, is the overall aim of the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance scheme.
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