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RCS — Recycled Claim Standard

Verifies recycled material content and tracks it through the supply chain — from source to final product.

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Focus
Recycled Content
Ideal For
Recycled-content products
Framework
Content + chain of custody
Validity
Annual cycle
Recycled claim materials
RCS
Recycled Content
Product Certification

What is RCS?

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) verifies the presence and amount of recycled material in a final product, tracking the recycled raw material from its source to the finished product through the supply chain.

RCS focuses on recycled-content verification and chain of custody. IQS supports organizations in achieving RCS certification and credible recycled-content claims.

  • Recycled content — verify the amount of recycled material.
  • Source to product — track recycled input through the chain.
  • RCS 100 / Blended — flexible certification scope.
Why It Matters

Benefits of RCS

Certification that independently verifies and tracks recycled-material content.

CREDIBILITY

Verified recycled

Confirm recycled-content claims independently.

MARKETS

Meet demand

Respond to demand for recycled products.

CHAIN

Traceability

Track recycled material through the chain.

FLEXIBLE

100 or Blended

Certify pure or blended recycled content.

TRUST

Consumer confidence

Support transparent product claims.

IMPROVE

Maintain status

Sustain certification through annual audits.

Key Requirements

What RCS involves

The core areas your organization will address with IQS support.

  • 1Recycled raw materialVerify recycled inputs and suppliers.
  • 2Content verificationConfirm recycled-content percentage.
  • 3Chain of custodyMaintain transaction records and balances.
  • 4SegregationKeep certified material separate.
  • 5LabellingApply RCS labelling correctly.
  • 6Annual auditUndergo annual certification audit.
Who Needs It

Who benefits from RCS

Recyclers
Spinners
Manufacturers
Garment Makers
Traders
Brands
The Pathway

How IQS supports your RCS

A transparent, impartial route from first contact through to ongoing support.

01

Application & Scope

We define the certification scope, products and material flows to be covered.

02

Document & Input Review

We review your inputs, suppliers and transaction records against the standard.

03

On-Site Certification Audit

A qualified auditor verifies processing, segregation and record-keeping on site.

04

Certification & Renewal

Your scope certificate is issued, with annual audits to maintain certification.

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Talk to our team for a free, no-obligation discussion about RCS — usually within one business day.