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GRS – Global Recycled Standard

GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is an international scheme that certifies not only the recycled content of a textile product, but also its environmental, chemical, and social compliance throughout the entire supply chain. It is a comprehensive tool for companies seeking to demonstrate responsible production with comprehensive traceability.

GRS – Global Recycle Standard
    Global Recycled Standard

    About the standard

    Developed by Textile Exchange, GRS was designed to provide confidence in products containing recycled materials. Unlike other, simpler schemes, GRS requires companies not only to work with certified content but also to demonstrate good practices in key areas: environmental management, working conditions, chemical control, and document traceability.

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    Goal

    GRS not only establishes traceability requirements, but also explores social, environmental, chemical materials management, and quality aspects. Its main objective is to increase the use of recycled materials in a traceable, controlled, and truthful manner. This will help us reduce the harmful impact of production on people and the environment, and ensure that the company operates sustainably.

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    Benefits

    GRS certifies the use of recycled materials and compliance with responsible practices, generating trust in consumers and brands.

    It provides access to markets that require environmental certifications and facilitates negotiations with international buyers.

    Improves control over processes, chemicals, traceability, and working conditions throughout the value chain.

    Why choose Control Union?

    We are one of the leading global textile certification bodies, with over a decade of experience in audits under the GRS and other Textile Exchange schemes. We have auditors trained in textile processes, chemicals, and traceability systems. We support each client from the initial evaluation to the final labeling, offering a clear and streamlined experience, with a local presence and ongoing technical support.

    Requirements to Apply

    The company must use recycled materials certified by an authorized supplier. It must also implement a traceability system that records material inputs and outputs, ensure control of chemical inputs used in the process, meet basic occupational health and safety requirements, and be willing to undergo a full external audit.

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    Application Process

    To start the certification process with Control Union, you only need to follow these steps:

    Application Form – Textiles Certification

    Start your application

    You can contact our team directly or complete the online form.

    Review of your application and initial contact

    Once we receive your information, our team will get in touch to clarify any questions, validate the service scope, and guide you through the next steps.

    Receipt of the financial proposal

    We will send you a detailed technical-commercial proposal, which includes the services to be audited, estimated timelines, and the budget.

    Service confirmation

    Once you return the signed proposal, we formally start the process and schedule the audit according to your timeline and availability.

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    How can we help?

    Would you like more specific information about our certification programs? If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know; we’d be happy to contact you.

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