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.
What does the OP register verify?
It is intended to verify an Intake Assessor's identifier, country, scope, extensions, status and validity period. Training completion alone is not an active authorisation. The public view should not expose names or private contact details.
What is the difference between certification and the retail partner programme?
RTX-603 describes a separate partner level with its own designation and verification. It must not be presented as full certification under RTX-208. Draft participation thresholds are not published here as binding eligibility rules.
Does sending material to a recycler prove recycling?
No. A transfer record documents movement to a recipient. A recycling or reuse outcome needs evidence of the relevant downstream operation, not only a shipment document.
Are the CARBON and EPR modules substitutes for legal reporting?
No. RTX-501 and RTX-502 describe draft methods and data structures. They do not automatically satisfy national reporting duties, create carbon credits or establish carbon neutrality.
How should I cite a document?
Use the document code, title, version and issue date together with the permanent version URL. The code-level URL is useful for finding the current edition, but it is not a stable reference to a historical version.
Why are the downloadable PDFs blank?
They are explicitly requested technical files awaiting replacement by the operator. They contain no requirements and must not be used as evidence of conformity. The document page describes the intended subject and status.
Can I submit a confidential or anonymous report?
The reporting form is an identified correspondence channel copied separately to three designated mailboxes. It is not anonymous and is not represented as an independent protected whistleblowing system. Agree a suitable channel before sending highly sensitive information.
What if the register cannot be loaded?
Use the direct Airtable link or ask the operator to verify the specific identifier and scope. Do not treat an unavailable register or an unverified PDF as confirmation of a valid certificate.
Who operates VRS?
The programme is operated by QAP in Poland. Contact details are on the contact page. No external committee, accreditation or recognition by another scheme is claimed.
Can my organisation apply for certification now?
Not as an accredited service. You can register interest and discuss a proposed scope. Assessments are expected to start only after the documents are approved and published with effective dates.
What is the difference between a draft class and a sorting category?
The category describes what the item is (RTX-402); the class describes its condition (RTX-401). The same category can contain items of different classes.
Is a shop in the partner programme certified?
No. RTX-603 describes a partner designation distinct from certification under RTX-208. It must be communicated as partnership, not certification.
Which documents are binding?
None at present. All RTX documents are drafts. Once approved, the binding edition will be identified by its code, version and effective date.
How will I learn about changes?
Formal changes will be published as notices with their own permanent address. You can follow them via RSS or subscribe to email notifications with confirmation.