Traceability

Viñal and Eucalyptus as traceable charcoal sources

A defined 50% Viñal and 50% Eucalyptus camaldulensis blend gives the buyer a clearer raw-material description than an unspecified mixed-hardwood product. Its traceability value depends on records that connect both species to origin, production, blending, packing and shipment.

  • Buyer guide
  • Prepared by BRICAPAR
In this guide
  • Use consistent botanical naming.
  • Treat the 50/50 composition as a defined product specification.
  • Link origin, production, packing and shipment records.
  • Use EUDR-related language only with a defined scope.

Use consistent botanical names

Viñal is commonly identified as Prosopis ruscifolia. Current taxonomy may identify the species as Neltuma ruscifolia, while Prosopis ruscifolia remains familiar in commercial and regional use. The program documents should state which convention they use and avoid switching names without explanation.

The Eucalyptus species in the program is Eucalyptus camaldulensis.

Composition belongs in the product specification

The product is offered as a defined 50% Viñal and 50% Eucalyptus blend. Buyers should review the product specification, species identity and origin records for the proposed supply.

Traceability needs linkage

Origin documents have little value if they cannot be connected to the product shipped. A practical record system links:

  1. Species and source plot or production area
  2. Harvest or production date and relevant legality evidence
  3. Charcoal production and incoming-lot identity
  4. Storage, blending and packing references
  5. Finished lot and export shipment

Compare performance without borrowing claims

The blend should be tested and trialled as its own product. Performance values from White Quebracho, another Eucalyptus species or an unrelated briquette do not establish the blend’s moisture, ash, fixed carbon, calorific value or cooking behavior.

Use “EUDR-ready” only with a defined scope

The term should mean that the supplier has organized the origin and supply-chain information needed for buyer assessment. It does not constitute certification, guarantee compliance or transfer the EU operator’s duties. The buyer should review the available data fields, supporting records and any identified gaps before approving the claim.

BRICAPAR buyer note: The commercial specification should identify the defined blend and the records available for the proposed supply.

Commercial enquiry

Evaluate the 50/50 traceable blend.

Request product specifications and a summary of the origin and lot-linkage information available for the proposed supply.