grs

GRS – Global Recycled Standard

The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01. CU Inspections & Certifications India Pvt Ltd is accredited by IOAS for the scope of product certification. Contract Number: 81.

Click here for more info about our accreditation by IOAS for the scope of product certification
GRS – Global Recycle Standard
    Global Recycled Standard

    About the standard

    Originally developed by Control Union Certifications in 2008 and later transferred to Textile Exchange in 2011, the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) was created to meet the needs of businesses aiming to verify both the recycled content in their products.Both finished and intermediate ones. Moreover to verify the responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices applied throughout production.

    Publications

    Accreditation

    The objectives of the GRS are to define requirements to ensure accurate content claims and good working conditions, and that harmful environmental and chemical impacts are minimised. This includes companies in ginning, spinning, weaving and knitting, dyeing and printing and stitching in more than 50 countries. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.

    More information about the standard
    Global Recycled Standard

    How you benefit

    The benefits of getting certified by Control Union

    Through third-party verification, we motivate your (quality) claim independently towards your clients. Furthermore, traceability and contamination risks can be managed better by certifying your management system and/or your product.

    With 200+ certification programs, we are able to conduct combination audits saving time and expenses for our customers.

    As a result, you will benefit from a ‘front runner’ position in the eyes of investors, rating agencies and other analysts and have an improved stakeholder communication.

    Our network of offices in more than 80 countries allows us to make certification more efficient and cost-effective, while upholding the same stringent professional auditing and certification procedures.

    CUISC2025 Teaser

    How can we help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service or do you have any questions about the certification program? Let us know. We are glad to help.

    Contact us