The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) verifies that a product contains recycled material and confirms the accuracy of recycled content claims.
What it covers
- Verification of recycled material content (minimum 5%).
- Chain-of-custody tracking from recycled source material to final product.
Important details:
- Does not include environmental or social performance criteria beyond traceability.
- Products containing both recycled and virgin materials are classified as RCS Blended.
- Certification is based on third-party audits and documented material flows.
Issued by: Developed and managed by Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organisation.
Sources
Textile Exchange Standards – https://textileexchange.org/standards
