Content Claim Standard

Demonstrate your claimed material’s integrity from input source to final product with a verified chain of custody.

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What is Content Claim Standard?

The Content Claim Standard is a chain of custody standard that is the foundation of all Textile Exchange Standards. It is used to verify that one or more specific input materials is present in the final product by tracking the flow of the material through the supply chain. It provides companies with a tool to verify chain of custody principles, segregation of materials, tracking the flow of raw material from source to final product, and more.

Verifying through SCS Global Services is the most cost-effective certification solution for your organization’s supply chain. As an accredited third-party certification body through the Textile Exchange, SCS has extensive experience in textile supply chain verification and sourcing practices.

Why Choose SCS?

As an international leader in third-party certification, validation, and verification, SCS has highly qualified auditors experienced in textile supply chain verification and sourcing practices. Our team, equipped with deep knowledge of supply chain and sourcing practices, can step your organization through the complex process of certification. Once certified, our team provides additional marketing support to help promote your certification and sustainability achievements.

  • Process
  • Program Documents
  1. Apply for Certification
    • Complete and submit an SCS Application Form for Content Claim Standard Certification
    • SCS scopes project and prepares a Work Order with a timeline and quote.
    • Client signs Work Order and returns to SCS to initiate project.
  2. Data Collection
    • SCS auditor works with the client to collect necessary data according to the standard.
    • SCS auditor schedules onsite or remote audit with the client.
  3. Onsite or Remote Audit
    • SCS auditor reviews records related to the requirements of the standard: management systems, processing and handling, production data, and supplier information.
    • Any non-conformities found during the audit are issued during the closing meeting.
  4. Draft Assessment Report
    • SCS auditor writes a draft assessment report that details the findings of the audit, which includes data analysis, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement.
  5. Corrective Actions
    • Client responds to non conformities issued by SCS auditor.
  6. Certification Decision
    • SCS conducts a final technical review of the assessment report and makes the final certification decision.
    • If certification is granted, SCS issues a scope certificate verifying compliance with the standard.
    • Upon certification, the client is listed on the Textile Exchange website and is authorized to make certification claims. The SCS marketing team is available to discuss marketing support for the certification.
  7. Certification Maintenance and Renewal
    • Certification is valid for one year.
    • Annual audits are required under the standard to maintain certification.
File Name Document
Brand and Retailer Certification Toolkit English
Content Claim Standard English
Content Claim Standard User Manual English

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