What is GRS, TC?

GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is an international, voluntary product certification standard that aims to ensure that the recycled material content in products, the environmental friendliness of the production process, and other aspects meet specific standards. GRS certification was developed by Textile Exchange and is mainly used to monitor the amount of recycled materials used in products and track the source and flow of recycled materials throughout the supply chain.

TC certificate (Transaction Certificate) is a transaction certificate used to confirm that a batch of goods is produced in accordance with the GRS standard. The TC certificate is issued by a certification body to prove that the goods from raw materials to final products follow the specific requirements of standards such as GRS and establish a production and sales supervision chain system.

Purpose and role of GRS certification

The main purpose of GRS certification is to promote the use of recycled materials, reduce resource waste, and promote the development of a circular economy. Through GRS certification, companies can ensure that the recycled material content and source of their products are transparent, while meeting environmental protection and social responsibility requirements. The GRS standard covers requirements for recycled content, production and sales supervision chain, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.

Application process and requirements for GRS certification

‌Obtaining GRS certification‌: The company needs to obtain GRS certification first, which usually involves submitting relevant information to the certification body for review.
‌Issuing TC certificate‌: After obtaining GRS certification, the company needs to submit order contracts and other information to the certification body, which will issue a TC certificate to prove that the goods meet the GRS standards‌.