The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, and comprehensive product standard that specifies third-party certification requirements for recycling content, production and sales chains, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. The goal of GRS is to increase the use of recycled materials in products and reduce/eliminate the hazards caused by their production.
There are a total of 19 institutions worldwide authorized to implement FSC certification, of which 7 operate in China. For consumers, purchasing wooden products with FSC certification marks can avoid buying products from endangered tree species or illegal logging, ensuring that the products come from forests that can meet the social, economic, and ecological needs of present and future generations, and also supporting Greenpeace. More than 100 million hectares of forests in approximately 79 countries worldwide have obtained FSC certification.
The global recycling standard applies to any product that contains at least 20% recycled materials. Starting from the recycling stage, each production stage must be certified and ultimately end with the last seller in a business to business transaction. The collection and concentration of materials require self declaration, document collection, and on-site visits.
GRS does not address quality or legality issues.
GRS adopts the ISO 14021 recycling content definition, based on the interpretation of the US Federal Trade Commission Green Guidelines; Intended to adhere to the most widely recognized and rigorous definitions.
This is a voluntary compliance standard and is not intended to replace the legal or regulatory requirements of any country. The user is responsible for demonstrating compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to marketing, labor, and business practices. It is recommended that sellers of GRS products refer to the allowed recycling content requirements of the selling country to ensure compliance with all legal product declaration requirements.