Recycled product is handled carefully at every stage
- Separate storage areas are maintained at every process/machine
- Traceability documents are maintained in separate registers to record movement of recycled goods between each unit and internally within each machine process
- Machine cleaning procedure and records are maintained
- Workers are trained of RCS standards and are educated about Recycled Products
- A risk assessment plan and complaint handling procedure is maintained at all times
- The production flow chart is shown and approved by the Control Union
- Process loss at each stage of production is maintained to verify accuracy of production and to judge input vs. output
- Machines are marked with signs “RECYCLED UNDER PROCESS” when processing recycle fabric to avoid contamination and mixing
- The Control Union issues a compliance certificate to each unit involved in the supply chain after being satisfied with all records and traceability procedures
- Each garment can then be tagged with the RCS tags & labels before supply
- Once certified as a company, the Control Union issues a certificate against each finished product style (every Purchase Order) 2-3 weeks post export documentation, confirming that the product has gone through the approved stages