Accreditation

Please note that Textile Exchange is not accepting open applications from certification bodies (CB) until further notice.

We are focused on strengthening our assurance system as part of the standards transition development. The shift to a unified standard requires a review of our policies and processes, which presents an opportunity for our team to ensure effective implementation of our standards while minimizing standard integrity risks. We anticipate that this review will result in changes to our application process and are pausing applications in the meantime to ensure the revised process contributes to our strategic goals.

Therefore, if you are interested in applying, please check back with us in the future. Thank you for your interest!

Note: This application closure does not apply to existing authorized CBs looking to expand their scope. Additionally, Textile Exchange may consider allowing applications during the closure if we determine there is a specific need for additional operational capacity to meet certification demand. Please contact Assurance@TextileExchange.org for more details.

1. Determine which accreditation body you will work with. Textile Exchange recommends that certification bodies reach out to their preferred accreditation body prior to applying to Textile Exchange.
2. Before the accreditation body can begin their work, you are required to submit a completed application to Textile Exchange for approval (ASR-206 Certification Body Application Form – available upon request).
3. Upon receipt of the application, Textile Exchange will issue an invoice for the application fee (see ASR-107 Certification Fee Structure). Payment of this fee is due upon receipt of the invoice.
4. Upon receipt of payment, Textile Exchange can begin the review of the application. Please note that applications will not be reviewed until payment has been received and reviews occur only on a periodic basis (e.g. bi-weekly or monthly).
5. Once an application is complete and the certification body has demonstrated suitable qualifications, Textile Exchange will provisionally accept the application.
6. Upon recommendation from the accreditation body, Textile Exchange will typically issue a limited grace period to a certification body which is in the accreditation process.

For more information about accreditation, please fill out our contact form.