Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: International

Established: 2008

Scope

All materials with recycled content

Audit rigor

Level: third-party-audit. Supply-chain verified: Yes.

Cost for brands

Certification fee through accredited body. Varies by facility size.

Recognized in

Global

Notes

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.