Pelletid

Pelletid is a term used to describe a system of unique identifiers assigned to individual wood pellets or pellet lots to enable traceability in the biomass sector. In such a system, each pellet or batch would be linked to a digital record containing production details, quality metrics, and origin.

Implementation would typically involve a compact code printed or labeled on packaging, plus a database that stores attributes such as production facility, date, batch number, feedstock type, moisture content, calorific value, sustainability certificate, and destination. The identifier would enable linkage between physical product and its data throughout the supply chain.

Benefits of a pelletid system include improved supply-chain transparency, easier product recalls, authenticity verification, and better reporting for certifications. It supports regulatory compliance and life-cycle assessments by enabling product-level data to be accessed quickly by traders, suppliers, processors, and customers.

Relation to existing standards and technologies could involve alignment with traceability systems used in the energy and forestry sectors, such as GS1 barcodes or RFID tags, and with biomass standards like ISO 17225. However, pelletid would be a data-model or branding concept rather than a formal, universally adopted standard. Adoption would require agreement on data fields, governance, and data-sharing practices to ensure interoperability and data accuracy across vendors.

As of now, pelletid may appear in industry discussions, product documentation, or as a proposed approach to pellet traceability, but there is no single universal definition or standard governing its use.