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A consistent quality language
Separate the product category from its condition. Draft classes A–D describe quality; safety exclusions are decided before grading.
Explore ↗VERIFIED REUSE STANDARD
A second life.
A verifiable standard.
A developing framework for the quality, classification and traceability of used clothing, textiles and approved reuse categories. Built around documented assessment, not unverified claims.
↗ Quality↗ Traceability↗ Evidence
- 35RTX documents in the library, version 00
- A–Ddraft quality classes, with separate safety exclusion
- 10numbered product groups in the sorting catalogue
- 7interface languages; Polish is the source language
Reuse needs more than a label.
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A traceable chain of custody
Connect intake, sorting, batch identity and dispatch records. A documented route is evidence of movement, not proof of actual reuse.
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Claims with defined boundaries
Identify the organisation, locations and activities covered. A shop-level claim is not certification of every item on its shelves.
Explore ↗A shared framework. Different responsibilities.
Participate ↗
Collection & sorting
Intake assessment, product safety, classification and batch records.
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Trade & supply chains
Documented transfers, material accounting and evidence for dispatch.
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Retail & brands
Responsible sourcing, customer information and controlled claims.
Explore ↗Illustrative visualisation; not evidence of a certified site.
From a defined scope to an auditable decision
Certification ↗Define activities and locations
Name the legal entity, sites, activities, product groups and any modules. State exclusions openly.
Prepare records and controls
Assign responsibilities, keep intake, batch and dispatch records and check them against the document set.
Audit and address findings
An independent audit collects evidence; findings are handled and documented before any decision.
Independent decision and register
A decision separate from the audit; scope and status are published in the register and kept under surveillance.
Four questions, four separate records.
Explore ↗- Product category What the item is: one of ten numbered product groups and its sorting category.
RTX-402 - Condition and safety How good it is: safety gate first, then a draft quality class A–D.
RTX-401 · RTX-207 - Legal status Whether it is a product or waste under applicable law – decided outside the quality label.
RTX-205 - Destination and route Where it goes next and which records accompany the batch.
RTX-203-1 · RTX-206
One label must not stand in for all four answers. Each decision needs its own evidence.
A standard you can reference.
All documents ↗RTX-201RTX-203-1RTX-401RTX-208
System Fundamentals
Certification scope, participant types, certificate structure, and the certification process
Traceability
Batching, identification, stage-by-stage records, and documents accompanying release
Quality Classes and Defects Guide
Class structure, defect catalogue, assessment rules, and batch tolerances
Retail Units
Delivery acceptance, display, claims, and consumer service
Clear answers before you take the next step.
View all ↗Is VRS already an operational certification programme?
The programme is in development and the supplied documents are drafts. Version 00 is the website document numbering chosen by the operator; it does not itself approve the requirements or launch certification.
Which quality grades does VRS use?
Draft RTX-401 uses A, B, C and D. Outside-grade material and safety exclusion are separate outcomes. A+ and grades E–F from earlier planning material are not used in the current website description.
Does a quality grade establish that textiles are legally products?
No. Quality describes condition, while product or waste status requires a separate legal assessment and evidence. A high grade cannot replace the applicable end-of-waste procedure or the competent authority's decision.
Does a certified shop mean that every item is certified?
No. A shop-level scope and an item-level sourcing claim are different. An item claim must be supported by the relevant chain-of-custody evidence and permitted wording.
Find the right starting point.
Tell us where your organisation sits in the reuse chain. We will discuss the relevant documents and the programme's current development status.