Certification Consultancy
The textile industry stands out with its great impact among other industries. Textile standards and certifications play a pivotal role for textile manufacturers in taking steps towards a more sustainable future by addressing both environmental and social responsibilities. Textile standards certifications require meeting a range of criteria, such as the use of organic fibers throughout the supply chain, starting from the production of products, restrictions on chemical usage, waste management and protection of workers' rights.
As sustainability becomes increasingly important in the textile industry, these certifications lead the way to a sustainable future for businesses. If you are planning to apply to one these certificates, the guidance of a professional consultant would serve as an important step in establishing the necessary infrastructure and ensuring success in your audits.
Specific Services
GOTS
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a globally recognized certification and labeling system for organic textiles, including both clothing and home textiles. GOTS sets strict criteria for the entire textile supply chain, from the harvesting of raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labeling.
GRS
GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is an international certification that sets requirements for products made with recycled content and promotes the use of environmentally and socially responsible practices in the production of textiles and other products. The GRS is administered by Textile Exchange, a global nonprofit organization that works to increase the use of sustainable and responsible fibers and materials.
OCS-RCS
OCS and RCS are two different certifications related to organic and recycled content in textile and apparel products. OCS (Organic Content Standard) verifies the organic content and RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) focuses on the recycled content of textiles, clothing, and other products. They both ensure transparency and traceability in the supply chain, from the raw materials to the final product.
Key Benefits of the service
Certification consultancy services bring expertise, efficiency, and strategic guidance to the certification process to help organizations meet their goals and improve their operations.
- Expert guidance to navigate complex certification processes
- Reducing the burden on internal resources
- Minimizing delays and additional costs
- Minimizing the chances of non-compliance and regulatory issues
- Helping organizations implement best practices and improve overall operations
What is the difference between GOTS and OCS certificates?
While both GOTS and OCS certifications relate to organic textiles, GOTS is a more comprehensive standard that covers a wider range of environmental and social criteria in addition to organic content requirements. OCS, on the other hand, primarily verifies the organic content of a product without the extensive additional requirements that GOTS includes. The choice between GOTS and OCS certification depends on the specific goals and priorities of a business or organization.
What is the difference between GRS and RCS certificates?
The primary difference between GRS and RCS is the scope and level of environmental and social criteria. GRS is a more comprehensive standard that covers a wider range of sustainability and ethical considerations, in addition to recycled content, while RCS primarily verifies and labels the recycled content within a product.
How can ATLAS support its clients during their certification practices?
The level of support offered may vary depending on the specific needs of the client. The ultimate goal is to assist organizations in achieving and maintaining certifications efficiently and effectively, ensuring they meet the requirements of the chosen standard and reap the associated benefits.
