RWS – Responsible Wool Standard
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) provides an opportunity for farmers to demonstrate their best practices to the public, and a means for brands and consumers to have the certainty that the wool products they buy and sell are in line with their values. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.
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About the standard
Responsible Wool Standard
The RWS is a voluntary global standard with recognized certification that focuses on the welfare of sheep and the land they graze on. It offers transparent, third-party verification of on-farm practices, enabling brands to confidently make responsible sourcing claims for their wool products.
Accreditation
The standard was developed by an international working group through an open and transparent process. Control Union was involved in the standard development from the very beginning as a member of the technical group. CU carried out RWS audits all over the world. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.
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How you benefit
The RWS was developed by an international working group through an open and transparent process. Control Union has been involved from the outset as part of the technical committee, contributing to the development of the standard and carrying out RWS audits across the globe. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this certification under registration no. CP 004-01, ensuring we can deliver trusted, high-quality auditing services worldwide.
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