Recycled Content Standard Certification
RCS certification aims to verify the actual content of recycled materials in products and the traceability of their supply chain, promoting resource recycling and environmental protection.
Introduction to RCS Certification
The Recycled Content Standard (RCS) Certification, developed by Textile Exchange, is a certification designed to verify the proportion of recycled materials in products and ensure traceability throughout the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods. This certification helps companies validate the environmental attributes of their products, enhancing their market competitiveness, while also promoting efficient resource utilization and sustainable environmental development. RCS certification applies to various products containing recycled components, such as textiles and apparel. By obtaining RCS certification, companies can demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection to consumers.
Advantages of RCS Certification
1. Ensures the authenticity of the proportion of recycled materials in products, building consumer trust.
2. Demonstrates a company's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
3. Clearly labels recycled content, differentiating products from competitors and meeting market demand.
4. Encourages the use of recycled materials, reduces resource waste, and supports the development of a circular economy.
How to Obtain RCS Certification
Kaixin Certification can provides an accredited certification against the RCS 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.
Textile Exchange Website: textileexchange.org