# Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: Textile Certification - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/recycled-claim-standard-rcs - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/recycled-claim-standard-rcs.md ## Summary The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international standard that verifies the presence and amount of recycled material in a final product, ensuring a… ## Does ETKO provide Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification? Yes. ETKO (Ecological Agriculture Control Organization) offers Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification as part of its Textile Certification program. This page describes the standard, how to apply, and related documents. ## What is Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)? The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international standard that verifies the presence and amount of recycled material in a final product, ensuring a… ## Details # **What is the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)?** Developed by Textile Exchange, the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard used to verify the presence and amount of recycled material in a product. The primary objective of the RCS is to encourage the use of recycled materials and provide independent verification of "recycled content" claims made to consumers. While often compared to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), the key difference is that the RCS **does not** audit environmental, social, or chemical requirements in the production process; it focuses entirely on the source of the recycled material and its traceability. ## **Key Technical Criteria of RCS Certification** The RCS relies on the principles of the Content Claim Standard (CCS) to ensure transparency throughout the supply chain. The technical framework can be summarized as follows: - **Scope and Traceability:** Recycled materials are documented at every step, from the collection stage to the final product, using Transaction Certificates (TCs). This prevents conventional or unverified materials from entering the production chain. - **RCS 100 Logo:** Used when a product contains a **minimum of 95%** to 100% certified recycled material. - **RCS Blended Logo:** Used when a product contains between **5% and 94%** certified recycled material. Products meeting the minimum 5% threshold can be certified under this standard. - **Out of Scope Areas:** Facilities are not required to undergo social or environmental audits (such as wastewater treatment, energy management, chemical restrictions, or labor rights) to obtain an RCS certificate. The system is built entirely on the physical tracking of the material. ## **Why Choose RCS Certification with ETKO?** If your goal is to unequivocally prove that you use recycled materials in your products and avoid any accusations of greenwashing, ETKO's independent auditing mechanism is your strongest assurance. The RCS certification process, guided by ETKO's expertise, verifies material flow in complex supply chains with international validity, bringing transparency and trust to your brand in the global market. ## How do I apply for Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification with ETKO? Submit an online quote request on the ETKO website: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/quote-request ## Application Process At ETKO, we manage your application process transparently, quickly, and clearly. Our process consists of the following steps: 1. **Application and Information Exchange** — We gather preliminary information about your company's structure and production processes. 2. **Proposal and Contract** — We present a detailed proposal for the inspection process and sign a contract upon your approval. 3. **Pre-Audit Preparation** — This is the process of preparing the necessary documentation (chemical inventory, social compliance documents, etc.). 4. **On-Site Audit** — Expert ETKO auditors visit your facility and examine your compliance with the criteria on-site. 5. **Reporting and Certification** — After non-conformities are resolved (if any), the audit report is approved and your certificate is issued. ## Accreditations - GOTS: International Organic Accreditation Service - accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - National Organic Program (NOP): United States Department of Agriculture — NOP accredited certifying agent. - TR Organik & GLOBALGAP & İTU: Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) — Turkey's national accreditation body for conformity assessment. - COSMOS: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - Textile Exchange Standards: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - ISO/IEC 17065:2012: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. ## Countries of operation Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ukraine, Korea, China, Denmark, Germany, Syria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar ## Where can I find Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) regulations and forms? ETKO's document center lists regulations, application forms, and current guidelines for this standard: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/quote-request ## Related pages - HTML: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/recycled-claim-standard-rcs - About ETKO: https://www.etko.com.tr/about - Contact: https://www.etko.com.tr/contact - Document center: https://www.etko.com.tr/documents?category=textile&standard=recycled-claim-standard-rcs