Global Recycled Standard

scope overview

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) both certify recycled content in products. But GRS requires a minimum of 50% recycled content and including additional environmental and social requirements related to processing and chemical use.

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materials covered

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

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Polyethylene (PE) - HDPE or LDPE

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Polyurethane (PU)

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Polyester

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benefits of GRS

The GRS offers advantages for businesses committed

to sustainability and transparency in the supply chain:

Credible claims

GRS eliminates the risks of self-claims, ensuring the authenticity of recycled content in products

Market access

Enables certified businesses to access new markets and strengthen their reputation in sustainable sourcing

Verified material composition

Ensures that the actual recycled content in a product matches its claims, offering transparency and trust in material sourcing

Restricted chemical use

GRS sets strict requirements on chemical inputs, promoting safer production practices and reducing environmental and health risks

who is this certification for?

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Textile industries

Fiber making, yarn manufacturing (spinning), weaving, knitting, dyeing/finishing

Garment industries

Athletic and non-athletic apparel

Footwear industries

Sneakers, athletic, luxury, as well as other related goods

Plastic industries

Recycler, molding, blowing

certification process 🔍

1. Fill the Application Form

Companies must complete and submit the application form with the necessary details

2. Application Review

The submitted application is reviewed to verify completeness and eligibility

3. Complete the Audit Payment

Upon approval of the application, the company proceeds with the required audit payment

4. Plan the Audit

The audit schedule is arranged based on mutual agreement between QSI and the client

5. Conduct the Audit

An audit is performed to assess compliance with the relevant standards

6. Certification Decision

Based on the audit results, QSI decides whether to:

  • approve, or;
  • reject the certification.

If rejected, companies may follow the appeal procedure

7. Certificate Issuance

If approved, the certification is granted, and the certificate is issued

documents

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FAQs

  • What does the GRS stand for?

    GRS stands for Global Recycled Standard

  • Is there any minimum recycled content in GRS?

    Yes, minimum recycled content in GRS is 20%, but if you are planning to label your product with GRS logo then it has to be 50% as minimum.

  • The GRS logo looks nice, but I think it is not really necessary to be applied to my product, may I just skip it?

    Yes, you may just skip it as it is only an optional item.

  • Can the GRS be applied to more than textile products?

    Yes, the GRS can apply to any recycled material used in a finished product.

  • How do collection, concentration and recycling organizations benefit from the GRS?

    Recycled materials that meet the GRS requirements can be worth more since the requirements have been independently verified. GRS paperwork should also satisfy requests for recycled materials information even from non-certified organizations.

  • What are the audit scopes covered in GRS?

    GRS covers a full audit scope, from production, chemical, environment & social aspect.

  • How is compliance with this standard ensured?

    The standard includes rigorous requirements to achieve and maintain certification including:

    • Onsite audit and surveillance requirements at all levels of the supply chain
    • Recertification requirements

  • Why does this standard include requirements for social, environmental and chemical policies and content?

    The GRS intent is to help companies verify recycled content in their products as well as identify companies in their supply chain with responsible social, environmental and chemical practices.

  • What is meant by the term “chain of custody” referenced in the standard?

    A chain of custody identifies a material as it moves through all the steps of a manufacturing process from its origin to end use. In the case of recycled materials, the manufacturing steps involve the collection, concentration, recycling, production and trading of recycled materials.


    The chain of custody requires maintaining and transferring information about the level of recycled material content in each step. This acts as a monitoring and controlling mechanism throughout the value chain of certified final products.

  • Why does this standard include requirements for social, environmental and chemical policies and content?

    The GRS intent is to help companies verify recycled content in their products as well as identify companies in their supply chain with responsible social, environmental and chemical practices.

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Global Recycled Standard

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