Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certification Explained
International · Established 2008
Cruelty-Free Certification All materials with recycled content
Audit Level: Third-Party Audit
An independent third party conducts an audit of the brand's facilities or documentation. More rigorous than self-declaration.
Supply-chain verified: Yes.
| Supply Chain | Verified |
| Cost for Brands | Certification fee through accredited body. Varies by facility size. |
| Recognized In | Global |
Editorial Analysis
Certifies recycled content and chain of custody from the recycling facility through to the finished product. Covers all recycled materials: plastic, metal, glass, and textiles. Minimum 20% recycled content required for claims; 100% required for full GRS label. Does not certify vegan status. Widely used for rPET and recycled nylon products.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
2008
Origin
International
Scope
All materials with recycled content