# Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: Textile Certification - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/responsible-mohair-standard - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/responsible-mohair-standard.md ## Summary The Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) is an international standard that ensures the welfare of Angora goats and the sustainability of their grazing land,… ## Does ETKO provide Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) certification? Yes. ETKO (Ecological Agriculture Control Organization) offers Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) certification as part of its Textile Certification program. This page describes the standard, how to apply, and related documents. ## What is Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS)? The Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) is an international standard that ensures the welfare of Angora goats and the sustainability of their grazing land,… ## Details # **What is the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS)?** Developed and owned by Textile Exchange, the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) is an international, voluntary standard that focuses on animal welfare and environmental sustainability in mohair production. As a sister standard to the RWS (Responsible Wool Standard), the RMS ensures that Angora goats are raised ethically and healthily, in strict accordance with the "Five Freedoms." It also requires farmers to manage their land in harmony with nature, protecting the ecological balance, and mandates that the resulting mohair is traced through a transparent chain of custody from farm to final product. ## **Key Technical Criteria of RMS Certification** The RMS enforces rigorous rules across the supply chain, from farm to consumer. The technical framework can be summarized as follows: - **Animal Welfare:** Angora goats must be raised in an environment free from hunger, thirst, pain, fear, and distress. - The standard requires that shearing be conducted professionally and without causing harm. Because Angora goats are highly susceptible to cold after being shorn, providing appropriate shelter and protection post-shearing is a strict mandate. - **Land Management and Environmental Impact:** Farmers must adopt sustainable land management practices to protect the biodiversity of pastures, improve soil health, and conserve water resources. - Grazing plans must be implemented to prevent overgrazing, and the use of environmentally harmful chemicals is heavily restricted. - **Chain of Custody:** Like other Textile Exchange standards, the RMS utilizes the Content Claim Standard (CCS) framework. - Once it leaves the farm, RMS-certified mohair is documented and physically tracked through every production stage (scouring, spinning, weaving, manufacturing) using **Transaction Certificates (TCs)**. This strictly prevents it from being mixed with conventional mohair. - **Manufacturing Phase Audits:** Production facilities in the supply chain (e.g., spinning mills) applying for RMS are not audited for chemical use, wastewater management, or social criteria; the audit strictly focuses on the physical chain of custody of the certified material. ## **Why Choose RMS Certification with ETKO?** Transparency in the supply chain of mohair—a luxurious and durable fiber—is now an indispensable criterion for conscious consumers and global luxury brands. ETKO’s internationally accredited expert auditors independently verify the flow of RMS materials within your facility. Obtaining an RMS certificate with ETKO transparently documents that your products are manufactured with respect for ethical values and animal rights, thereby boosting your competitive edge in the market. ## How do I apply for Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) 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 Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) 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/responsible-mohair-standard - 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=responsible-mohair-standard