Global Recycle Standard Certification
GRS Certification provides enterprises with a framework and tools to systematically manage and improve the environmental and social performance of their products, marking an important step towards greener and more sustainable development.
Introduction to GRS Certification
GRS (Global Recycle Standard) Certification, is an international third-party certification standard primarily used to verify the recycled material contentinproducts, while ensuring compliance with strict environmental and social standards throughout the production process.
The aim of GRS Certification is to promote sustainable and transparent production methods, encourage the use of recycled materials, reduce dependence on new raw materials and mitigate the negative environmental and social impacts of the production process.
Advantages of GRS Certification
1. Reduces the environmental impact of the production process, including limiting the use of harmful chemicals and managing wastewater and emissions.
2. Ensures compliance with social responsibility standards during production, including protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair working conditions.
3. Promotes the use of safer chemicals in the production process, reducing the emission of harmful substances.
4. Demonstrates the brand's commitment to environmental protection and social responsibility, enhancing consumer trust.
5. Meets market demand for sustainable products, opening up broader market opportunities.
6. Encourages the use of recycled materials, reducing consumption of environmental resources and impact on ecosystems.
7. Improves transparency and traceability in the supply chain.
How to Obtain Certification
Kaixin Certification can provides an accredited certification against the GRS standard. Clients and customers willing to undergo certification needs to complete the application and contract agreement process following which initial or re-certification audits will be carried out. Once the certificate is issued (with a 1 year validity), further surveillance audits will have to be carried out at pre-defined frequencies to maintain the validity of the certificate.
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