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The GRS

The GRS is intended for companies that are making and/or selling products with recycled content. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, and labeling. Developed with the textile industry in mind, the GRS may also be applied to products from any industry.

Looking for suppliers?

Are you looking for a supplier certified to the OE standards? We have recently updated our format to include a list of available products. Please note that this information is not available for all companies.
Companies Certified to the Global Recycled Standard (pdf)

Looking to become certified?

If you would like your products to be certified to the GRS standard, contact a certification body currently certifying to the standard and they will direct you through the process.

Looking to certify against the GRS?

If you are a certifying body and would like to become accredited to certify against the GRS, please contact us and we will work with you to begin this process. Integrity@TextileExchange.org

Supporting Documents

		GRS Brochure This can be used to quickly understand the scope of the standard, how it is to be implemented.			GRS Webinar Presentation Presents the GRS in detail.

GRS v3 - in development

We are currently in the process of revising the GRS for Version 3. An International Working Group (IWG) of certification bodies has been created to own the development of the revised standard. The GRS IWG members are: Control Union, ICEA, IMO, Intertek, and SCS Global Services. After the GRS IWG finalizes their recommendations, the standard will be reviewed by OIA's Materials Traceability Working Group. You can read the most recent version of the standard draft below. Please send any questions or comments to Integrity@TextileExchange.org.

Draft GRS V3 - October 16, 2013