Recycled Claim 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 RCS

The RCS 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 RCS stand for?

    RCS stands for Recycled Claim Standard.

  • Is there any minimum recycled content in GRS?

    Yes. RCS is devided into two grades, blended & 100. For RCS Blended, content ranges from 5-95%, while RCS 100 shall more than 95%.

  • The RCS 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.

  • What is the purpose of the RCS label?

    The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) label enables to market textiles made from recycled raw materials.

  • How to get the RCS label?

    The labelling by an independent certification body validates the conformity of your practices according to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS).


    RCS can be applied to all products containing at least 5% recycled material.

  • What are the audit scopes covered in GRS?

    RCS covers only production aspect, and does not include any chemicals that may be used in it.

  • Is RCS mandatory for all supply chains?

    No, it is mandatory if only the entitiy is in material recycling phase & desires to make a claim. 

  • My company has been certified for another recycled program (e.g. SCS's RCC), is it still mandatory to undergo RCS full audit if I want to be certified?

    According to the Accepted Equivalent Standards V2.0 released by Textile Exchange, the only recognized standard for RCS input is only GRS.

  • What are the key guarantees of RCS?

    The RCS label guarantees:

    • Traceability of recycled raw materials
    • Transparent communication, clear labelling
    • Stakeholder engagement

Application Form

Recycled Claim Standard

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