◉ Service Background

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a comprehensive, international, and voluntary product standard that establishes criteria for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.

The primary objective of the GRS is to encourage the integration of recycled materials into products and minimize or eradicate the adverse effects associated with their manufacturing.

The aim of the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is to promote the utilization of recycled materials by establishing a voluntary global standard for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody.

◉ Service Content

With the continuous advancement of global sustainable development and low-carbon economy, more and more retailers and consumers begin to pay attention to the rational use of renewable resources. The reuse of materials helps to reduce the dependence on non-renewable resources and reduce the environmental load caused by waste discharge and disposal, promoting the sustainable development of society.

▪ Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

The GRS is designed for utilization with products that have a minimum of 20% recycled material, and each phase of production must obtain certification, starting from the recycling stage and ending at the ultimate vendor in the business-to-business transaction.
Self-declaration, document collection, and on-site visits are mandatory for material collection and concentration sites.

▪ Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)

The usage of the RCS is applicable to any product that incorporates a minimum of 5% Recycled Material
The RCS scope commences from the recycling phase and extends to the vendor in the ultimate business-to-business transaction. 
Material collection and concentration sites are required to undergo self-declaration, document collection, and on-site visits.

While the RCS and GRS share similarities, the GRS is a more stringent standard with a higher minimum content percentage requirement (20%) and additional processing obligations to satisfy (such as social, environmental, and chemical requirements).   
Certification for the Global Recycled Standard does not automatically encompass certification for the RCS. Nonetheless, you may include the RCS in your existing certification scope, and usually, an additional audit is not required since the GRS requirements cover those of the RCS. The recommended approach is for facilities to request simultaneous certification for both GRS and RCS.  

◉ Our Strengths

 ✓ High efficient scheduling: Auditors are located all over the country, they can be arranged flexibly nearby, and the efficiency of scheduling is high.
 ✓ Professional and high-quality service: Experienced auditors, the support team responds quickly, shortens the project TAT, and improves the timeliness of certificate issuance.
 ✓ Strong system support: Professional team to help customers identify risks and ensure compliance.

◉ Service Process