ASR 213 V1.2 Materials Processes and Products Classification

Materials, Processes, &
Products Classification
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ASR-213-V1.2-2023.10.01
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Materials, Processes, & Products Classification, V1.2
This document is jointly developed by GOTS and Textile Exchange for the
harmonized application of their policies for scope and transaction
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V1.1 and is effective as of November 15, 2023. All scope and transaction certificates issued after January 1, 2024
shall be issued using Materials, Processes, & Products Classification V1.2.
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Document Revision History

Materials, Processes, & Products Classification V1.0, released September 09, 2020
Materials, Processes, & Products Classification V1.1, released May 1, 2021
Materials, Processes, & Products Classification V1.2, released October 1, 2023

Contents
Section 1 – Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1. Target Audience.............................................................................................................. 5
1.2. Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2 – Methodology ............................................................................................................. 5
2.1. Guiding Principles ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Approach ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. User Specific Terms ....................................................................................................... 7
Section 3 – Classification ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1. Raw Materials ................................................................................................................. 8
Table 3.1: Raw Materials Classification ......................................................................... 9
3.2. Process Categories ...................................................................................................... 13
Table 3.2: Process Category Classification ................................................................. 13
3.3. Product Categories ....................................................................................................... 18
Table 3.3: Product Category Classification .................................................................. 18
3.4. Product Details.............................................................................................................. 19
Table 3.4: Product Details Classification ...................................................................... 19
3.5. Organic Standards ........................................................................................................ 21
Table 3.5: Organic Farming Standards ........................................................................ 21
Appendix A - Raw Materials Mapping ...................................................................................... 23
Appendix B - Mapping of Product Categories and Product Details ..................................... 25
Appendix C - Reporting Framework ......................................................................................... 30
Appendix D - Illustrative Examples .......................................................................................... 31
Example 1: Cotton Linter........................................................................................................... 31
Example 2: Yarns, Comber Noil, and Tops .............................................................................. 32
Example 3: Knitted Fabrics, Woven Fabrics, Terry Fabrics, and Denim Fabrics .................... 33
Example 4: Non-woven Fabrics, Special Fabrics, Leather, and Bonded Leather ................... 33
Example 5: Trims and Accessories .......................................................................................... 34
Example 6: Supplier Tradename .............................................................................................. 34
Example 7: Components ........................................................................................................... 35
Example 8: Mélange Yarns and Fabrics ................................................................................... 36
Example 9: Filling, Stuffing ....................................................................................................... 36
Example 10: Recycled Cotton Pulp → Viscose Products ........................................................ 37

Example 11: Bamboo → Viscose Products .............................................................................. 39

Example 12: Reclaimed Bottles → Recycled Polyester Fabrics .............................................. 39
Example 13: Down Farm Production → Trading ...................................................................... 41
Example 14: RAF → RMS, RWS & RAS product..................................................................... 43

Section 1 – Purpose
1.1. Target Audience
This document is primarily developed for certification bodies for use in their certification
processes. Secondary users include suppliers, manufacturers, brands/retailers, and other
stakeholders that have an interest in GOTS and Textile Exchange standards.
1.2. Objectives
• Standardize the classification of raw materials, process categories, product categories,
and product details for GOTS and Textile Exchange’s standards.
• Standardize the classification of organic standards accepted as organically grown
material inputs by GOTS and Textile Exchange standards.
• Ensure raw materials, process categories, product categories, and product details that
are always, usually, or occasionally used on scope and transaction certificates are
covered.
• Provide a systematic reporting framework for raw materials, process categories, product
categories, and product details.
• Provide guidance on the selection and pairing of raw materials, process categories,
product categories, and product details.
Section 2 – Methodology
2.1. Guiding Principles
The classification of raw materials, process categories, product categories, and product details
is:
• Intended for the specification of scope and transaction certificates only and not for
labeling. (Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of product label claims and its
compliance with all regulations in the country of sale.)
• Intended to report on a class or group, rather than a specific unit, because “User Specific
Terms” can be used on scope and transaction certificates for the latter purpose.
• Mapped to provide systematic reporting at five levels: fiber/material, yarn, fabric, product,
and reclaimed materials (see: Appendix C - Reporting Framework).
• Assessed on its frequency of use (“always”, “usually”, “occasionally”, “rarely”, or
“possibly”). For practical reasons, only raw materials, process categories, product
categories, and product details that are “always”, “usually”, and “occasionally” used are
included in the final lists. Raw materials, process categories, product categories, and

product details that are not included in the classification should be covered by the
generic class “Other”.
• Complementary to one another and are considered together. Redundant terms are
omitted wherever possible.
2.2. Approach
The following steps were taken in the development of the raw materials, process categories,
product categories, and product details classification. Group and bilateral consultations with
certification bodies were held for feedback during this process.
Raw Materials
• The raw materials listed in the European Regulation on Fiber Labelling and European
Regulation on Organic Labelling were used as a baseline to evaluate completeness
(see: Appendix A - Raw Materials Mapping).
• The baseline list was then mapped against the lists of raw materials from preceding
classifications from the Scope Certificate Policy and those provided by certification
bodies and brands.
• The attributes in-conversion, organic, recycled pre/post-consumer, recycled pre-
consumer, and recycled post-consumer were applied to all animal and plant-based raw
materials. The attribute responsible was applied to selected animal-based raw materials.
The attributes recycled pre/post-consumer, recycled pre-consumer, and recycled post-
consumer were applied to all synthetic, cellulosic, inorganic, and miscellaneous raw
materials. The attributes sustainably sourced and content claimed were applied to
specific raw materials assigned by either GOTS or Textile Exchange.
Process Categories
• Although there are numerous textile process classifications, none of these classifications
is accepted as the industry standard. Assessment is therefore carried out on process
categories from preceding classifications from the Scope Certificate Policy and cross-
checked against processes required to produce the product categories and product
details.
• A completeness check was then carried out to ensure that there is a process in place for
each of the input and output products of different raw materials.
Product Categories and Product Details
• Product categories were determined with GOTS and Textile Exchange’s reporting
requirements as a starting point.
• Completeness was then checked against the latest iteration (H3) of The Harmonized
Commodity Description and Coding System. Where possible, mapping was carried out

at level 4 of H3. In selected cases, level 6 was mapped. Whilst level 1 of H3 was
reviewed completely, maximum coverage was specifically targeted at H3 50-63 as those
are specific to textiles.
• Further completeness was then checked against the input and output products needed
for each raw material and process category.
• To reduce duplicative iterations, the principle of many-to-many was applied to product
categories and product details– where many different combinations of classifications are
possible and therefore allowed. Guidance is provided on the pairing of product
categories and product details, but users may select any product details together with
any product categories.
Organic Standards
• Organic standards for farm level inputs accepted by GOTS and Textile Exchange are
based on the IFOAM Family of Standards.
2.3. User Specific Terms

Despite all considerations taken in the classification of terms, there will be cases
where the class itself would fit but not its name. The terms provided in this
classification may be too general, overlook the specificity of an individual product,
or not reflect common terms used in a certain region or industry. We address this
by allowing users to apply their own terms in place of terms provided in this
classification. Such individual terms are referred to in this document as “User
Specific Terms”.
For legal reasons, all use of User Specific Terms must remain generic and shall
not, under any circumstances, contain tradenames, names of standards, programs,
and initiatives, or names of breeds, varieties, and species.
While GOTS and Textile Exchange do not recommend the general use of User
Specific Terms, we recognize that in certain cases, it may be necessary. We do,
however, mandate the use of the classification codes in all cases, so that we can
always reference a term back to its designated class.

Section 3 – Classification
3.1. Raw Materials
Each raw material is listed on its own (e.g. cotton) and may have one or more
attributes (e.g. in-conversion cotton, organic cotton, recycled pre/post-consumer
cotton, recycled pre-consumer cotton, recycled post-consumer cotton, sustainably
sourced, and content claimed).
For all GOTS and Textile Exchange standards, unless the raw materials are
certified for the specified attribute, users shall only specify the raw materials under
“no attribute”.
Raw material attributes such as “no attribute, recycled pre/post-consumer,
sustainably sourced” are not certified to GOTS and any of Textile Exchange
standards and shall be considered as non-certified material.
For RCS and GRS standards, users shall either apply recycled pre-consumer or
recycled post-consumer as an attribute to raw material.
Raw materials which have been processed within an approved mass balance
system at any stage within the supply chain shall be classed using a “VR2” raw
material code through the remainder of their supply chains. (See: CCS-101 Content
Claim Standard for eligibility requirements for mass balance systems.)
Recycled pre/post-consumer attributes shall only be applied for recycled raw
materials for GOTS.
Sustainably sourced attributes shall be limited to the use of raw materials covered
by the GOTS standard.
In contrast to process categories, product categories, and product details, User

Specific Term shall not be used to replace the names of any raw materials listed in
this classification, except for those classed as “other” (RM0262 to RM0267). In
such exceptions, the use of User Specific Term must be generic and shall not,
under any circumstances, contain tradenames, names of standards, programs, and
initiatives, or names of breeds, varieties, and species.
“Other” (RM0262 to RM0267) shall only be applied to raw materials not listed in this
classification. In such case, the application of raw material codes in “other” shall
correspond to its associated attributes (e.g. “no attribute” for non-certified, and “in-
conversion”, “organic”, “recycled pre/post-consumer”, “recycled pre-consumer”,
“recycled post-consumer”, “sustainably sourced”, and “content claimed” for certified
or accepted materials). Additionally, the use of User Specific Term for the
specification of the raw material is mandatory in place of the word “other”.

Table 3.1: Raw Materials Classification

Recycled
Recycled Recycled Recycled pre-
In- pre/post- pre- post- Sustainably Content consumer
Raw materials [No attribute] conversion Organic consumer consumer consumer Responsible sourced claimed organic
Applicable standards None OCS/GOTS OCS/GOTS GOTS RCS/GRS RCS/GRS RAF/RDS GOTS CCS GOTS
Alpaca RM0001 RM0002 RM0003 RM0004 RM0005 RM0006 RM0007 – – RM0400*
Angora RM0008 RM0009 RM0010 RM0011 RM0012 RM0013 – – – RM0401*
Camel RM0014 RM0015 RM0016 RM0017 RM0018 RM0019 – – – RM0402*
Cashmere RM0020 RM0021 RM0022 RM0023 RM0024 RM0025 – – RM0305 RM0403*
(SFA)
Down RM0026 RM0027 RM0028 RM0029 RM0030 RM0031 RM0032 – – RM0404*
RM0328
(PFC)
Feather RM0033 RM0034 RM0035 RM0036 RM0037 RM0038 RM0039 – – RM0405*
RM0329
(PFC)
Grease RM0344* RM0345* RM0346* RM0347* RM0348* RM0349* RM0350* – – –
Guanaco RM0040 RM0041 RM0042 RM0043 RM0044 RM0045 – – – RM0406*
Lama RM0046 RM0047 RM0048 RM0049 RM0050 RM0051 – – – RM0407*
Animal
Leather bovine (cattle, RM0365* RM0366* RM0367* RM0368* RM0369* RM0370* RM0371* – – –
calf)*
Leather caprine (goat)* RM0379* RM0380* RM0381* RM0382* RM0383* RM0384* RM0385* – – –
Leather ovine (sheep)* RM0358* RM0359* RM0360* RM0361* RM0362* RM0363* RM0364* – – –
Leather porcine (pig)* RM0372* RM0373* RM0374* RM0375* RM0376* RM0377* RM0378* – – –
Leather fiber* RM0351* RM0352* RM0353* RM0354* RM0355* RM0356* RM0357* – – –
Leather other* RM0052* RM0053* RM0054* RM0055* RM0056* RM0057* RM0425* – – –
Mohair RM0058 RM0059 RM0060 RM0061 RM0062 RM0063 RM0064 – – RM0408*
Shearling* RM0337* RM0338* RM0339* RM0340* RM0341* RM0342* RM0343* – – –
Silk RM0065 RM0066 RM0067 RM0068 RM0069 RM0070 – – – RM0409*
Vicuna RM0071 RM0072 RM0073 RM0074 RM0075 RM0076 – – – RM0410*
Wool RM0077 RM0078 RM0079 RM0080 RM0081 RM0082 RM0083 – – RM0411*
Yak RM0084 RM0085 RM0086 RM0087 RM0088 RM0089 – – – RM0412*
Animal fiber other RM0330* RM0331* RM0332* RM0333* RM0334* RM0335* RM0336* – – –

Recycled
Bamboo RM0090 RM0091 RM0092 RM0093 RM0094 RM0095 – – – RM0413*
Coir RM0096 RM0097 RM0098 RM0099 RM0100 RM0101 – – – RM0414*
Cotton RM0102 RM0103 RM0104 RM0105 RM0106 RM0107 – – – RM0415*
Flax (linen) RM0108 RM0109 RM0110 RM0111 RM0112 RM0113 – – – RM0416*
Plant-based
Hemp RM0114 RM0115 RM0116 RM0117 RM0118 RM0119 – – – RM0417*

Jute RM0120 RM0121 RM0122 RM0123 RM0124 RM0125 – – – RM0418*
Kapok RM0126 RM0127 RM0128 RM0129 RM0130 RM0131 – – – RM0419*
Natural rubber RM0132 RM0133 RM0134 RM0135 RM0136 RM0137 – – – RM0420*
Nettle RM0138 RM0139 RM0140 RM0141 RM0142 RM0143 – – – RM0421*
Ramie RM0144 RM0145 RM0146 RM0147 RM0148 RM0149 – – – RM0422*
Sisal RM0150 RM0151 RM0152 RM0153 RM0154 RM0155 – – – RM0423*
Acrylic RM0156 – – RM0157 RM0158 RM0159 – – – –
Acrylonitrile Butadiene RM0268 – – RM0269 RM0270 RM0271 – – – –
Styrene (ABS)
Elastane (spandex) RM0160 – – RM0161 RM0162 RM0163 – – – –
RM0306 RM0307
(VR2) (VR2)
Elastomultiester RM0164 – – RM0165 RM0166 RM0167 – – – –
(elasterell-P) RM0308 RM0309
(VR2) (VR2)
Ethylene vinyl acetate RM0168 – – RM0169 RM0170 RM0171 – – – –
Latex RM0172 RM0173 RM0174 RM0175 RM0176 RM0177 – – – RM0424*
Modacrylic RM0178 – – RM0179 RM0180 RM0181 – – – –
Polyamide (nylon) RM0182 – – RM0183 RM0184 RM0185 – – – –
RM0310 RM0311
(VR2) (VR2)
Polybutylene RM0386* – – RM0388* RM0389* RM0390* – – – –
terapthalate (PBT) RM0391 RM0392
(VR2)* (VR2)*
Polycarbonate (PC) RM0272 – – RM0273 RM0274 RM0275 – – – –

Recycled
Polycarbonate- RM0276 – – RM0277 RM0278 RM0279 – – – –
Synthetic
acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene (PC-ABS)
Polyester RM0186 – – RM0187 RM0188 RM0189 – – – –
RM0312 RM0313
(VR2) (VR2)
Polyethylene RM0190 – – RM0191 RM0192 RM0193 – – – –
Polyethylene RM0194 – – RM0195 RM0196 RM0197 – – – –
terephthalate (PET) RM0314 RM0315
(VR2) (VR2)
Polylactic acid (PLA) RM0198 – – RM0199 RM0200 RM0201 – – – –
Polypropylene RM0202 – – RM0203 RM0204 RM0205 – – – –
Polystyrene RM0206 – – RM0207 RM0208 RM0209 – – – –
Polyurethane RM0210 – – RM0211 RM0212 RM0213 – – – –
Protein RM0214 – – RM0215 RM0216 RM0217 – – – –
Synthetic Rubber RM0280 – – RM0281 RM0282 RM0283 – – – –
Thermoplastic Elastomer RM0284 – – RM0285 RM0286 RM0287 – – – –
(TPE)
Thermoplastic Rubber RM0288 – – RM0289 RM0290 RM0291 – – – –
(TPR)
Acetate RM0218 – – RM0219 RM0220 RM0221 – – – –
RM0316 RM0317
(VR2) (VR2)
Cupro RM0222 – – RM0223 RM0224 RM0225 – – – –
RM0318 RM0319
(VR2) (VR2)
Cellulosic
Diacetate RM0393* – – RM0395* RM0396* RM0397* – – – –

RM0398 RM0399
(VR2)* (VR2)*
Lyocell RM0226 – – RM0227 RM0228 RM0229 – RM0304 – –
RM0320 RM0321
(VR2) (VR2)
Modal RM0230 – – RM0231 RM0232 RM0233 – – – –

Recycled
RM0322 RM0323
(VR2) (VR2)
Triacetate RM0234 – – RM0235 RM0236 RM0237 – – – –
RM0324 RM0325
(VR2) (VR2)
Viscose (rayon) RM0238 – – RM0239 RM0240 RM0241 – – – –
RM0326 RM0327
(VR2) (VR2)
Copper RM0292 – – RM0293 RM0294 RM0295 – – – –
Glass RM0242 – – RM0243 RM0244 RM0245 – – – –
Inorganic
Iron RM0296 – – RM0297 RM0298 RM0299 – – – –

Metal RM0246 – – RM0247 RM0248 RM0249 – – – –
Wood RM0250 – – RM0251 RM0252 RM0253 – – – –
Zinc RM0300 – – RM0301 RM0302 RM0303 – – – –
Metallic fibers RM0254 – – RM0255 RM0256 RM0257 – – – –
Mixed fibers RM0258 – – RM0259 RM0260 RM0261 – – – –
Misc.
Wood RM0250 – – RM0251 RM0252 RM0253 – – – –

Other RM0262 RM0263 RM0264 RM0265 RM0266 RM0267 – – – –
Dummy* RM0999* – – – – – – – – –
* Updated in ASR-213-V1.2. Note that wood was moved between categories though codes did not change.

3.2. Process Categories

Table 3.2 provides a list of process categories and samples of the specific
processes that it covers. If only a specific process is applicable, users are advised
to use a User Specific Term.
For Textile Exchange standards, if the listed processes are carried out by
homeworkers, User Specific Term should be applied, specifying the process
followed by “homeworkers” (e.g. Weaving – homeworkers).
The category “No processing” (PR0000) shall be the default category where no
other process category is suitable. The only use for this is in the Facilities Appendix
of a scope certificate, namely for cases where the site is neither directly involved in
the actual processing of goods nor has a specific code listed in the table below
(e.g. headquarters, marketing, administration, finance office of a scope certificate
holder). It shall not be listed on the first page of the scope certificate. It is typically
used for sites without physical possession within the same scope certificate as
processing sites.
A facility is considered to be processing if any process category marked as
processing in Table 3.2 applies. A processor site may also qualify for any non-
processing process code except for PR0000. A processor subcontractor may also
qualify for non-processing process codes which have physical possession (see
3.2.5).
A site is considered to take physical possession if any process category marked as
physical possession in Table 3.2 applies. A site with physical possession may also
qualify for any non-physical possession process code except for PR0000.
Subcontractors do not qualify for process codes marked as not having physical
possession.
Table 3.2: Process Category Classification
Process Physical Processing

Code Coverage Examples
Category Possession
PR0000 No processing See 3.2.3. N N
PR0003 Biological recycling – Y Y
PR0043* Biological recycling Biological recycling with a VR2 process applied Y Y
(VR2)
PR0001 Boiling Applicable to GOTS and OCS (example Silk) Y Y
PR0035 Brand An organization that controls the design, N N
development, and purchase of final products for
sale under their own name. Brands may sell to
wholesalers, retailers, or directly to consumers.
This does not include organizations who sell a
branded intermediate product for use in further
processing steps. See 3.2.6.1.
PR0002 Breeding Applicable to RDS only Y Y


Category Possession
PR0041* Buying house Legal ownership of material with outsourced N N
processing. See 3.2.6.5.
PR0004 Chemical recycling – Y Y
PR0042* Chemical recycling Chemical recycling with a VR2 process applied Y Y
(VR2)
PR0005 Collecting – Y Y
PR0006 Concentrating Flake making, popcorn making, baling, etc. Y Y
PR0007 Down processing Cleaning, washing, drying, sorting, mixing, etc. Y Y
PR0008 Dyeing Cone dyeing, garment dyeing, hank dyeing, knitted Y Y
fabric dyeing, stock dyeing, wool tops dyeing, warp
dyeing, woven fabric dyeing, wet processing, fiber
dyeing, yarn dyeing, etc.
PR0009 Embroidery, – Y Y
embellishment
PR0010 Extrusion Extrusion under melt spinning, wet spinning, dry Y Y
spinning, gel spinning, etc.
PR0046* Extrusion (VR2) Extrusion with a VR2 process applied Y Y
PR0037 Farming (area) Farm production for a farm area (applicable to RDS Y Y
only).
PR0038 Farming Farm production for a member of a communal Y Y
(communal) farmer group (applicable to RAF only).
PR0011 Farming (group) Farm production for a member of a farm group Y Y
(applicable to RAF and RDS only).
PR0036 Farming Farm production for an individual farm (applicable Y Y
(individual) to RAF and RDS only).
PR0012 Finishing Coating, singeing, desizing, vaporizing, gassing, Y Y
easy-care treatment wet processing, etc.
PR0013 Ginning Ginning, delinting, etc. Y Y
PR0014 Hatching – Y Y
PR0015 Knitting Circular or flat knitting (warp knitting) – jersey, rib, Y Y
interlock, french terry, fleece, pique, jacquard
knitting, socks knitting, garment knitting, etc.
PR0016 Manufacturing Cutting-making-trimming (CMT), garment making, Y Y
final product making, assembling, design, fabric
marking, stitching, ironing, sorting, balling,
filling/stuffing, etc.
PR0017 Mechanical Wool fraying, ragging, garnetting, cotton/polyester Y Y
recycling recycling, etc.
PR0044* Mechanical Mechanical recycling with a VR2 process applied Y Y
recycling (VR2)
PR0018 Molding Aluminum molding or inject molding. Y Y
PR0019 Non-woven Mechanical, thermal, chemical and solvent Y Y
manufacturing processes (e.g. spun lace, heat-bonded, pulp air-
laid, wet, spunbond, melt-blown, acupuncture,
stitch, hydroentangling).
PR0045* Non-woven Non-woven manufacturing with a VR2 process Y Y
manufacturing applied
(VR2)
PR0020 Packing Packing, labeling, etc. See 3.2.6.2. Y Y


Category Possession
PR0021 Pre-treatment Gassing, singeing, sizing, desizing, scouring Y Y
(excluding GOTS and OCS First processor and
RAF animal fibers), mercerization, bleaching,
carbonizing, fulling/crabbing/thermo fixing, anti-
felting, anti-shrinking treatments, degumming, heat
setting, washing, etc.
PR0022 Preparatory Warping, sizing, spooling, pirn winding, etc. Y Y
PR0023 Printing Devore printing, direct printing, discharge printing, Y Y
resist printing, rotary screen printing, screen
printing, inkjet printing, digital printing, etc.
PR0024 Pulp making Wood pulp, cotton pulp, etc. Y Y
PR0047* Pulp making (VR2) Pulp making with a VR2 process applied Y Y
PR0025 Retail sales – N N
PR0039 Retting Applicable for bast fibers only. Y Y
PR0040 Scouring Applicable for GOTS and OCS First processor and Y Y
RAF animal fibers only.
PR0026 Slaughtering – Y Y
PR0027 Spinning Blow-room, carding, combing, roving, ring spinning, Y Y
roto/open-end spinning, vortex spinning, winding,
reeling, doubling, twisting, unwinding, silk reeling,
silk throwing, wet spinning, melt spinning, dry
spinning, gel spinning, texturizing, etc.
PR0028 Tanning – Y Y
PR0049* Tapping Latex tapping Y Y
PR0029 Top making Wool/synthetic top making process. Y Y
PR0030 Trading Import, export or domestic trading. See 3.2.6.3. N N
PR0050* Tufting Carpet and rug tufting Y Y
PR0048* Warehousing, Limited to final products. See 3.2.6.4. Y N
distribution of final
products
PR0031* Warehousing, See 3.2.6.4. Y N
distribution of non-
final products
PR0032 Washing, Washing/laundering of garment, fabric, denim, Y Y
laundering yarn, fiber or any other material.
PR0033 Weaving All woven fabric plain, twill, satin, sateen, Y Y
honeycomb, terry, denim, jacquard weaving, etc.
PR0034 Other – Y Y
PR9999 Write off / dummy Recognition that a portion of the inventory no N N
longer holds value as a certified material for
reasons such as loss, theft, deterioration, disposal
as non-certified material etc.
* Updated in ASR-213-V1.2

Guidance on specific categories is as follows:

3.2.6.1. Brand (PR0035) - This process category is only to be used for a
site that controls the design and development of final products.
The supply chain for any certified final product sold to a consumer
includes exactly one brand. Note that the correct use of this
processing category is essential to ensure that brands are given
correct access to dTrackit. This process code does not apply to
subcontractors.
Example: A site produces a branded fabric (an intermediate labeled product), which is sold to garment
factories to be made into jackets. The fabric is not sold as a final product. The site shall not have
PC0035 listed.
Example: A spinner produces and sells yarn primarily to fabric mills. However, the spinner also sells some
yarns direct to consumers in a retail shop and online for craft purposes. The spinner is the brand
for the yarns which are sold directly to consumers.
3.2.6.2. Packing (PR0020) - This process category is considered to be
processing and shall only be used when the packing carries a risk
of product contamination or a change in labels relating to the
Standard. It is not intended for facilities which are distributing
discrete products and not applying labels.
Examples of packing: Bagging of bulk down; Applying hang tags with an OCS logo to garments; Packing
individual socks into 10-packs for retail sale
Examples that are not considered packing: Picking finished garments (style, size, color) and boxing them
together for shipment to an individual retail store; Adding or removing polybags on garments,
unless the polybags carry the Standard's logo; Putting non-certified products into GRS-certified
packaging
3.2.6.3. Trading (PR0030) - This process category shall only apply to
organizations that are purchasing and selling claimed materials
without processing them, i.e. inputs and outputs are identical for
some products across all sites within the same scope certificate.
The organization or site may also have other products which they
process. An office-only site for a manufacturer shall not list trading
as a process category unless the organization purchases and sells
claimed materials that are not processed at any of their sites.
3.2.6.4. Warehousing, distribution of final products (PR0031) and of

non-final products (PR0048) – These process categories shall
only apply to facilities that are physically handling products without
processing them, i.e. inputs and outputs from the facility are
identical. The facility may also have other products which they
process. This process is separated into different codes for final
and non-final products for tracking and fee calculation purposes.

3.2.6.5. Buying House (PR0041) - A buying house does not take physical
possession of claimed materials, but takes legal ownership and
has them processed by one or more subcontractors. This process
code does not apply to subcontractors. If a scope certificate
includes PR0041, a minimum of one processing subcontractor and
corresponding processing category shall be included on the scope
certificate.
Process codes marked “(VR2)” shall only be applied to facilities which are
implementing a VR2 process as described in CCS-105 Policy for Alternative
Volume Reconciliation (VR2). These process codes shall not be applied to
organizations which are purchasing and selling VR2 materials or to facilities which
are handling VR2 materials under batch-level segregation (i.e. typical use of the
CCS).

3.3. Product Categories

Appendix B - Mapping of Product Categories and Product Details and Appendix D -
Illustrative Examples provides guidance on how to use the product categories and
product details.
If a product is made of more than one certified component, the certification body
shall issue transaction certificates based on the component instead of the product
(see Example 7: Components).
Product categories PC0035, PC0036, PC0037, PC0040, PC0041, and PC0042 are
only applicable for reclaimed materials as specified, and shall not be used for non-
reclaimed materials.
Table 3.3: Product Category Classification
Code Product Category Code Product Category

PC0001 Men's apparel PC0024 Toys
PC0002 Women's apparel PC0025 Dyed fabrics
PC0003 Babies' apparel PC0026 Greige fabrics
PC0004 Children's apparel PC0027 Undyed fabrics
PC0005 Unisex apparel PC0039 Printed fabrics
PC0006 Men's denim apparel PC0028 Fabrics
PC0007 Women's denim apparel PC0029 Dyed yarns
PC0008 Children's denim apparel PC0030 Greige yarns
PC0009 Unisex denim apparel PC0031 Undyed yarns
PC0010 Home textiles PC0032 Tops
PC0011 Carried accessories PC0033 Dyed fibers
PC0012 Worn accessories PC0034 Undyed fibers
PC0013 Personal care, hygiene PC0035 Processed post-consumer materials
PC0014 Medical PC0036 Unprocessed post-consumer
fibers/materials
PC0015 Bedding PC0037 Reclaimed post-consumer materials
PC0016 Footwear PC0040 Reclaimed pre-consumer materials
PC0017 Functional accessories PC0041 Processed pre-consumer materials
PC0018 Outdoor PC0042 Unprocessed pre-consumer
fibers/materials
PC0019 Industrial, technical PC0043* Grease
PC0020 Filling, stuffing PC0044* Latex and rubber material
PC0021 Paper products PC0038 Other
PC0022 Hard goods PC9999* Write off / dummy
PC0023 Packaging
*Updated in ASR-213-V1.2

3.4. Product Details

Appendix B - Mapping of Product Categories and Product Details and Appendix D -
Illustrative Examples provides guidance on how to use the product categories and
product details.
Table 3.4: Product Details Classification
Code Product detail Code Product detail

PD0001 Overcoats, jackets, vests PD0058 Knitted fabrics
PD0002 Suits, suit- pants PD0059 Woven fabrics
PD0003 Pants, trousers PD0060 Terry fabrics
PD0004 Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans PD0061 Denim fabrics
PD0005 Shirts, blouses PD0062 Non-woven fabrics
PD0006 Undergarment, sleepwear, PD0063 Special fabrics
robes
PD0007 T-shirts, singlets PD0064 Leather
PD0008 Activewear, sportswear PD0065 Bonded leather
PD0009 Socks, hosiery PD0066 Open-end yarns
PD0010 Workwear, uniforms PD0067 Carded yarns
PD0011 Dresses, skirts PD0101 Semi-combed yarns
PD0012 Brassieres, suspenders, PD0102 Normally combed yarns
garters
PD0013 Babies' clothing PD0103 Highly combed yarns
PD0014 Babies' accessories PD0068 Super combed yarns
PD0015 Bed linen, bed sheets PD0069 Filament
PD0016 Table linen, tablecloth, napkins PD0070 Yarns for hand knitting
PD0017 Towels, kitchen linen, toilet PD0071 Core-spun yarns
linen
PD0018 Food contact textiles PD0072 Fancy yarns
PD0019 Blankets, bedspreads, quilts PD0073 Tops
PD0020 Curtains, blinds PD0074 Lint cotton
PD0021 Upholstery PD0075 Raw fibers
PD0022 Carpets, rugs, floor coverings PD0076 Raw silk
PD0023 Pillows, cushions PD0077 Combed fibers
PD0024 Bags, handbags, totes, PD0078 Scoured fibers
pouches
PD0025 Luggage, suitcases PD0079 Staple fibers
PD0026 Gloves, mittens, hand covering PD0080 Mixed fibers
PD0027 Neckties, bow ties, cravats PD0081 By-products
PD0028 Scarves, shawls, veils PD0082 Comber noil
PD0029 Handkerchiefs PD0083 Cotton linter
PD0030 Hats, caps, head coverings PD0084 Tanned hide
PD0031 Belts PD0085 Chips (pellets)
PD0032 Topical products PD0086 Flakes
PD0033 Invasive products PD0087 Popcorns
PD0034 Mattresses PD0088 Seed cotton (raw cotton)
PD0035 Shoes PD0089 Greasy wool

Code Product detail Code Product detail

PD0036 Buttons PD0090 Silk cocoons
PD0037 Zippers PD0091 Greasy animal hair
PD0038 Labels, tags PD0092 Pulp
PD0039 Trimmings PD0093 Rawhide
PD0040 Interlining PD0094 Reclaimed bottles
PD0041 Sewing threads PD0095 Reclaimed fishing nets
PD0042 Tents, sails, camping goods PD0096 Reclaimed textiles
PD0043 Tarpaulins, awnings PD0097 Reclaimed ocean wastes
PD0044 Sleeping bags PD0098 Reclaimed process wastes
PD0045 Automotive parts, upholstery PD0099 Reclaimed down, feathers
PD0046 Building materials PD0104* Woolen yarns
PD0047 Down, feather PD0105* Semi-worsted yarns
PD0048 Man-made fiber filling PD0106* Worsted yarns
PD0049 Natural fiber filling PD0107* Lanolin / wool grease
PD0050 Cardboard, boxes PD0108* Liquid latex
PD0051 Paper products PD0109* Prevulcanized rubber latex
PD0052 Envelops, cards PD0110* Rubber sheets
PD0053 Furniture PD0111* Rubber crepes
PD0054 Decorative items PD0112* Composite material
PD0055 Packing sacks, bags PD0100 Other
PD0056 Soft toys PD9999* Write off / dummy
PD0057 Hard toys

3.5. Organic Standards

GOTS and Textile Exchange recognizes all organically grown material inputs from a
farm certified by an accredited certification body that is part of the IFOAM Family of
Standards. The listing given here is only for guidance. The IFOAM website should
be checked for the most up to date listing.
Table 3.5: Organic Farming Standards
Code Organic Standard Region

OS0001 Biocyclic Vegan Standard Global
OS0002 IFOAM Standard Global
OS0003 Standard for Forest Garden Products (FGP) Global
OS0004 East African Organic Product Standard (EAOPS) Africa
OS0049 Ecological Organic Standard for Ghana* Africa
OS0005 Fedération Nationale pour l’Agriculture Biologique (FENAB) Standard, Senegal Africa
OS0051 National Organic Regulation of Morocco* Africa
OS0006 South African Organic Sector Organisation (SAOSO) Standard, South Africa Africa
OS0050 Togo Organic Standard* Africa
OS0007 Tunisia Organic Regulation Africa
OS0008 Argencert Organic Standard, Argentina Americas
OS0009 Argentina Organic Regulation Americas
OS0010 Canada Organic Regulation Americas
OS0011 CCOF International Standard, USA Americas
OS0012 Costa Rica Organic Regulation Americas
OS0013 Ecuador Organic Regulation Americas
OS0014 IBD Organic Guidelines, Brazil Americas
OS0015 OIA Organic Standards, Argentina Americas
OS0016 USA Organic Regulation (US-NOP) Americas
OS0017 ACT Basic Standard, Thailand Asia
OS0018 ASEAN Standard for Organic Agriculture (ASOA) Asia
OS0019 Asian Regional Organic Standard (AROS)* Asia
OS0053 Bhutan Organic Standard* Asia
OS0052 BIO-KG Standard, Kyrgyzstan* Asia
OS0020 Biocert International Standards, India Asia
OS0021 Certification Alliance Organic Standard (CertAll) Asia
OS0022 China Organic Regulation (China National Organic Product Standard) Asia
OS0023 DCOK, LLC International Standards, South Korea Asia
OS0024 Diaoyutai Original Ecological Products Standard (DOPS), China Asia
OS0025 Earth Tag Organic Standard, Malaysia Asia
OS0026 HKORC Organic Standard, Hong Kong Asia
OS0027 India Organic Regulation (India-NPOP) Asia
OS0028 Israel Organic Regulation Asia
OS0029 Japan Organic & Natural Foods Association (JONA) Organic Standard, Japan Asia
OS0030 Japan Organic Regulation (JAS) Asia
OS0031 Korea Organic Regulation Asia
OS0032 MASIPAG Organic Standards, Philippines Asia

Code Organic Standard Region

OS0033 OFDC Organic Certification Standard, China Asia
OS0034 Saudi Arabia Organic Regulation Asia
OS0035 Sunshine Earth Organic Standard, China Asia
OS0036 Vietnam PGS Standards, Vietnam Asia
OS0037 Bio Suisse Standards, Switzerland Europe
OS0038 EU Organic Regulation Europe
OS0039 Nature & Progrès Standards, France Europe
OS0040 Switzerland Organic Regulation Europe
OS0041 The EcoWellness Standard, Germany Europe
OS0042 Turkey Organic Regulation Europe
OS0043 AsureQuality Organic Standard, New Zealand Oceania
OS0044 Australian Certified Organic Standard, Australia Oceania
OS0045 NASAA Organic Standard, Australia Oceania
OS0046 National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce, Australia Oceania
OS0047 New Zealand Organic Export Regulation Oceania
OS0048 Pacific Organic Standard, Pacific Community Oceania

Appendix A - Raw Materials Mapping

The following table shows the mapping carried out between raw materials listed in European
Regulation on Fiber Labelling and this classification.
EU Regulation Classification EU Regulation Classification

Alpaca Alpaca Acrylic Acrylic
Angora Angora Aramid Other
Animal hair Other Chlorofibre Other
Beaver Other Elastane Elastane (spandex)
Camel Camel Elastodiene Other
Cashgora Other Elastolefin Other
Cashmere Cashmere Elastomultiester Elastomultiester
Guanaco Guanaco Fluorofibre Other
Animal
Llama Lama Melamine Other

Mohair Mohair Modacrylic Modacrylic
Otter Other Polyacrylate Other
Silk Silk Polyamide or nylon Polyamide (nylon)
Vicuna Vicuna Polycarbamide Other
Wool Wool Polyester Polyester
Synthetic
Yak Yak Polyethylene Polyethylene

– Down Polyimide Other
– Feather Polylactide Other
– Leather Polypropylene Polypropylene
Polypropylene/polyamide
Abaca Other bicomponent Other
Broom Other Polyurethane Polyurethane
Coir Coir Protein Protein
Cotton Cotton Trivinyl Other
Flax (or linen) Flax (linen) Vinylal Other
Henequen Other – Ethylene vinyl acetate
Jute Jute – Latex
– Polyethylene
Kapok Kapok
Plant
terephthalate (PET)
Maguey Other – Polylactic acid (PLA)
Ramie Ramie – Polystyrene
Sisal Sisal Acetate Acetate
Sunn Other Cupro Cupro
True hemp Hemp Alginate Other
Cellulosic
– Bamboo Lyocell Lyocell

– Natural rubber Modal Modal
– Nettle Triacetate Triacetate
– Protein Viscose Viscose

EU Regulation Classification EU Regulation Classification

Glass fiber Glass – Metallic fibers
Inorganic
Misc.
– Metal – Mixed fibers
– Wood – Other

Appendix B - Mapping of Product Categories and Product

Details
The following table outlines the recommended mapping of product details to product categories.
The mapping of product categories and product details to HS Code H3 is carried out for the sole
purpose of facilitating a check for completeness. It is not intended as a specification on which
customs code to apply.
Where a component of product detail is in question (e.g. shoe sole, jacket shell), users are
recommended to select the whole product (i.e., shoe, jacket) and specify the component in User
Specific Term.
Product Category Product Detail HS Code (H3) Guidance
Men's apparel − Overcoats, jackets, vests − 6101,6201,62020 If apparel is “Workwear,
− Suits, suit- pants − 6103, 6203 uniforms”, select this detail over
− Pants, trousers − 6103, 6203 the specific apparel type (e.g.
− Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans − 6110 “Pants, trousers”).
− Shirts, blouses − 6105, 6205
− Undergarment, sleepwear, − 6107,6207
robes − 6109
− T-shirts, singlets − 6112, 6212
− Activewear, sportswear − 6115
− Socks, hosiery − n/a
− Workwear, uniforms
Women's apparel − Overcoats, jackets, vests − 6102, 6202, 62030
− Suits, suit- pants − 6104, 6204
− Pants, trousers − 6104, 6204
− Dresses, skirts − 6104, 6204
− Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans − 6110
− Shirts, blouses − 6106, 6206
− Undergarment, sleepwear, − 6108, 6208
robes − 6212
− Brassieres, suspenders, − 6109
garters − 6112, 6212
− T-shirts, singlets − 6115
− Activewear, sportswear − n/a
− Socks, hosiery
− Workwear, uniforms
Children's apparel See “Men’s apparel” or See “Men’s apparel” or
“Women’s apparel.” “Women’s apparel.”
Unisex apparel
Men's denim
apparel
Women's denim
apparel
Children's denim
apparel
Unisex denim
apparel
Home textiles − Bed linen, bed sheets − 630210-39


− Table linen, tablecloth, napkins − 630240-59
− Towels, kitchen linen, toilet − 630260-99, 630710
linen − n/a
− Food contact textiles − 6301, 630411-19
− Blankets, bedspreads, quilts − 6303
− Curtains, blinds − 6304
− Upholstery − 5701-05
− Carpets, rugs, floor coverings − 940490
− Pillows, cushions
Carried − Bags, handbags, totes, − 420221-29, 420231-39,
accessories pouches 420291-99
− 420211-19
− Luggage, suitcases
Worn accessories − Gloves, mittens, hand − 6216, 420321-29
coverings − 6215
− Neckties, bow ties, cravats − 6214
− Scarves, shawls, veils − 6213
− Handkerchiefs − 6501-07
− Hats, caps, head coverings
Personal care, − Topical products − 560110, 4803
hygiene − Invasive products − 560110, 4818
Medical − Topical products − 3005
Bedding − Mattresses − 940421-29

− Pillows, cushions − 940490
Footwear − Shoes − 6401-06 “Shoes” covers all types of
footwear, including sandals,
boots, heels, etc.
Functional − Buttons − 9606

accessories − Zippers − 9607
− Labels, tags − 5807
− Trimmings − 5808, 5809
− Interlining − n/a
− Sewing threads − 5204, 5401, 5508
Outdoor − Tents, sails, camping goods − 630622/29/30/91/99
− Tarpaulins, awnings − 630612/19
− Mattresses − 630640
− Luggage, suitcases − 430211-19
− Bags, handbags, totes, − 420221-29, 420231-39,
pouches 420291-99
− 940430
− Sleeping bags − 4008
− Rubber sheet − 4001
− Rubber crepes − 4807
− Composite materials
Industrial, technical − Tarpaulins, awnings − 630612/19
− Automotive parts, upholstery − 8708
− Building materials − n/a
− Wool Grease − 1505
− Prevulcanized rubber latex − 4001
− Rubber sheet − 4008
− Rubber crepes − 4001


− Composite materials − 4807
Filling, stuffing − Down, feather − 050510 “Down, feather” takes
− Man-made fiber filling − n/a precedence over “Natural fiber
− Natural fiber filling − n/a filling.”
Paper products − Cardboard, boxes − 4819

− Labels, tags − 4821
− Paper products − 4802/05/07/08/10/11
− Envelops, cards − 4817
Hard goods − Furniture − 9401-03, 940410 For bedding related products,
− Decorative items − n/a use product category “Bedding.”
Packaging − Cardboard, boxes − 4819 “Packing sacks, bags” covers the

− Labels, tags − 4821 use of polybags and other similar
− Packing sacks, bags − 6305, 392329 articles.
Toys − Soft toys − 9503

− Hard toys − 9503
Greige fabrics − Knitted fabrics − 6001-06 “Terry fabrics” or “Denim fabrics”
− Woven fabrics − 5111-13, 5007, 5208-12, takes precedence over “Knitted
5407-08, 5512-16-5309-11 fabrics” or “Woven fabrics.”
− Terry fabrics − 5802 “Dyed fabrics” refers to fabric
− Denim fabrics − 5209, 5211, 5212 output of dyeing processes.
Undyed fabrics “Greige fabrics” refers to fabric
− Knitted fabrics − 6001-06
output of knitting and weaving
− Woven fabrics − 5111-13, 5007, 5208-12, processes.
5407-08, 5512-16-5309-11
“Undyed fabrics” refers to fabric
− Terry fabrics − 5802 output of pre-treatment, ready for
− Denim fabrics − 5209, 5211, 5212 dyeing (RFD).
Dyed fabrics − Knitted fabrics − 6001-06
− Woven fabrics − 5111-13, 5007, 5208-12,
5407-08, 5512-16-5309-11
− Terry fabrics − 5802
− Denim fabrics − 5209, 5211, 5212
Fabrics − Non-woven fabrics − 5601-03 “Special fabrics” include pile,

− Special fabrics − 5801, 5803-06, 5809-10, chenille, tulles, laces, tapestries,
− Leather 59 narrow, embroidery, quilted,
impregnated, coated, or
− Bonded leather − 4107, 4112-14
processed not covered by
− 4115 “Knitted fabrics” or “Woven
fabrics.”
Product category “Fabrics”
should only be applied for “Non-
woven fabrics”, “Special fabrics”,
“Leather”, “Bonded leather”, and
other fabric types that cannot be
covered by “Greige fabrics”,
“Dyed fabrics”, and “Undyed
fabrics.”
Greige yarns − Open-end yarns − 520511/12/14/24, 520632 “Greige yarns” refer to yarn
− Carded yarns − 5106, 510810, 520513-15, output of spinning processes.
520611-15 “Undyed yarns” refer to yarn
− Semi-combed yarns − 5107, 510820, 520521- output from pre-treatment, ready
− Normally combed yarns 23/26-28, 520621-25, for dyeing (RFD).
− Highly combed yarns 520641-45


− Super combed yarns “Dyed yarns” refer to yarn output
− Filament − 5402-06, 5503, 5504, of dyeing processes.
5506, 5507, 5501, 5502 For input of recycled cotton and
− Yarn for hand knitting − n/a output of viscose or cupro
− Core-spun yarns − n/a covered by GRS and RCS, users
− Fancy yarns − 5604-09 are required to specify either
− Sewing threads “Viscose filament” or “Cupro
− 5204, 5401, 5508
filament” as a User Specific Term
− Woolen yarn − 5109,5107 for product detail.
− Semi-worsted yarn
Where mélange or embroidered
− Worsted yarn
yarn is a certified product, users
Undyed yarns − Open-end yarns − 520511/12/14/24, 520632 are required to specify “Mélange
− Carded yarns − 5106, 510810, 520513-15, yarns” or “Embroidery yarns” as
520611-15 a User Specific Term for product
− Semi-combed yarns − 5107, 510820, 520521- detail.
− Normally combed yarns 23/26-28, 520621-25, Combing applied to different
− Highly combed yarns 520641-45 spinning processes produces
− Super combed yarns combed yarns of varying quality
− Filament − 5402-06, 5503, 5504, that must be differentiated:
5506, 5507, 5501, 5502 • Semi-combed (upgrading)
− Yarn for hand knitting with a noil percentages below
− n/a 12%,
− Core-spun yarns − n/a • Normally combed, with
− Fancy yarns − 5604-09 a noil percentage between12
− Sewing threads − 5204, 5401, 5508’ to 18%,
− Woolen yarn − 5109,5107 • Highly combed, with a noil
− Semi-worsted yarn percentage between 18 to
− Worsted yarn 22%, and
Dyed yarns − Open-end yarns − 520511/12/14/24, 520632 • Super combed, with a noil
percentages above 22%.
− Carded yarns − 5106, 510810, 520513-15,
520611-15
− Semi-combed yarns − 5107, 510820, 520521-
− Normally combed yarns 23/26-28, 520621-25,
− Highly combed yarns 520641-45
− Super combed yarns
− Yarn for hand knitting − n/a
− Core-spun yarns − n/a
− Fancy yarns − 5604-09
− Sewing threads − 5204, 5401, 5508
− Woolen yarn − 5109,5107
− Sem-worsted yarn
− Worsted yarn
Tops − Tops − 5105
Undyed fibers − Lint cotton − 5203 “Raw fibers” is applicable to all

− Raw fibers − 530110-30, 5302, 5303, plant-based fibers (e.g. flax,
5305 hemp, jute, coconut, abaca,
ramie).
− Raw silk − 5002
− n/a “Combed fibers” are applicable to
− Combed fibers combed wool and combed
− Soured fibers − 510121-30, 5102 animal hair.
− Staple fibers − n/a
“Staple fibers” and “Filament” is
− Mixed fibers − 5202, 530130, 530290, applicable to all cellulosic and
530390, 5305, 5003, 5006, synthetic fibers.
5103-04, 5505 “Comber noil” and “Cotton linter”
− By-products − n/a takes precedence over “By-
− Comber noil − n/a product.”.


− Cotton linter − n/a When “By-products” are used as
product details, users are
required to specify the details as
User Specific Terms.
Dyed fibers − Lint cotton − 5203 “Raw fibers” are applicable to all
− Raw fibers − 530110-30, 5302, 5303, plant-based fibers (e.g. flax,
5305 hemp, jute, coconut, abaca,
ramie).
− Raw silk − 5001, 5002
− Combed fibers − n/a “Combed fibers” are applicable to
− Soured fibers − 510121-30, 5102 combed wool and combed
animal hair.
− Staple fibers − 5503, 5504, 5506, 5507
“Staple fibers” and “Filament” is
− Filament − 5501, 5502
applicable to all cellulosic and
− Mixed fibers − n/a synthetic fibers.
− By-products − n/a
“Comber noil” takes precedence
− Comber noil − n/a
over “By-products.”
When “By-products” is used as
product detail, users are required
to specify the details as a User
Specific Term.
Processed − Down, feather − 050510 “Chips (pellets)”, “Flakes” and
materials − Tanned hide − 4104-06 “Popcorns” are applicable to
− Chips (pellets) − 3901-02, 3906-09 synthetic fibers.
− Flakes − 3901-02, 3906-09
− Pulp − 3901-02, 3906-09
“Pulp” includes wood pulp, cotton
− Popcorns − 3901-02, 3906-09 pulp, cotton linter pulp, etc. Users
are required to specify the details
as a User Specific Term.
Unprocessed − Seed cotton (raw cotton) − 5201 “Chips (pellets)”, “Flakes” and
fibers/materials − Greasy wool − 510111-19 “Popcorns” are applicable to
− Silk cocoons − 5001 synthetic fibers.
− Greasy animal hair − n/a
− Pulp − 47
− Down, feather − 050510
− Rawhide − 4101-03
− Flakes − 3901-02, 3906-09
− Popcorns − 3901-02, 3906-09
Reclaimed pre- − Reclaimed bottles − n/a When “Reclaimed process
consumer materials − Reclaimed fishing nets − n/a waste” is used as product detail,
− Reclaimed textiles − n/a users are required to specify the
Reclaimed post- details as a User Specific Term.
consumer materials − Reclaimed ocean waste − n/a
− Reclaimed process waste − n/a Note: Users are required to
obtain approval from
[email protected]
for the use of “Reclaimed ocean
waste” as a product as specific
verification processes are
required.

Appendix C - Reporting Framework

Unprocessed
fibers/ Dyed fibers,
materials or Undyed fibers or Dyed yarns, Dyed fabrics,
Reclaimed Processed Processed Greige yarns or Greige fabrics or
Raw materials materials Process materials Process materials Process Top making Process Undyed yarns Process Process Undyed fabrics Process any level
Open-end yarn – Knitting Knitted fabric
Seed cotton Lint cotton
Cotton – – Ginning Spinning – – Carded yarn Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Cotton linter Comber noil
Plant
Combed yarn – Non-woven manf Non-woven fabric

Other plant- – Knitting Knitted fabric
– – – – Raw fiber Spinning – – Carded yarn
based fibers Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Staple yarn – Knitting Knitted fabric
Silk – – – – Raw silk Spinning – –
Filament Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Breeding Combed fibers – Knitting Knitted fabric
Carded yarn
Wool – Farm production Greasy wool Pre-treatment Scoured fibers Spinning Tops Topmaking Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Combed yarn
Slaughtering Comber noil – Non-woven manf Non-woven fabric
Cashmere Greasy animal Carded yarn
– Farm production Pre-treatment Scoured fibers Spinning Tops Topmaking Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Mohair hair Combed yarn
Animal

Other animal Carded yarn Dyeing
– Farm production – – Scoured fibers Spinning Tops Topmaking Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
hairs Combed yarn Finishing
Washing,
Breeding laundering
Farm production Manufacturing
Down, feather – Hatchery Down, feather Down processing Down, feather – – – – – – – Packing
Collecting Printing
Slaughtering Trading
Breeding Warehousing,
Tanning
Leather – Farm production Raw hide Tanned hide – – – – – – Leather distribution
Pre-treatment
Slaughtering Embroidery,
Open-end yarn – Knitting Knitted fabric embellishment
Cellulosics
Extrusion Staple fibers Carded yarn Retail sales

– – Pulp Spinning – – Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric Pre-treatment
Pre-treatment Filament Combed yarn
Filament – Non-woven manf Non-woven By-product
Open-end yarn – Knitting Knitted fabric
Synthetics
Chips (pellets)
Extrusion Staple fibers Carded yarn
– – Flakes Spinning – – Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Pre-treatment Filament Combed yarn
Popcorn
Filament – Non-woven manf Non-woven fabric
Reclaimed bottles Chemical – Knitting Knitted fabric

Reclaimed fishing nets recycling Open-end yarn
Recycled
Chips (pellets)
Reclaimed textiles Extrusion Staple fibers Mechanical Carded yarn Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric
Concentrating Flakes – –
Reclaimed ocean wastes Pre-treatment Filament recycling Combed yarn
Popcorn
Reclaimed process Biological Filament
waste recycling – Non-woven manf Non-woven fabric
– Knitting Knitted fabric

– – – – – Spinning – – Core-spun yarns
Mixed
Prepatory Weaving Woven fabric

Fancy yarns
– – – – – Spinning – – Others – Knitting Special fabric
Note that this table was not updated in ASR-213-V1.2

Appendix D - Illustrative Examples

This section provides some illustrative examples of how raw materials, process categories,
product categories, and product details should be applied. These are illustrative examples for
guidance purposes only. Users are expected to carry out their own assessment of the certified
product and exercise their best judgment on how to use the product categories and product
details in accordance with the objectives of this classification.
In contrast to process categories, product categories, and product details, User Specific Term
must not be used to replace the names of any raw materials listed in this classification, except
for those classed as “Other” (RM0262 to RM0267). In such exceptions, the use of User Specific
Term must be generic and shall not, under any circumstances, contain tradenames, names of
standards, programs, and initiatives, or names of breeds, varieties, and species. The use of
User Specific Term is illustrated below in [blue] together with the respective official classification
terms. On the printed certificate, either the User Specific Term or the official term should be
displayed.
Examples of acceptable and not acceptable application of User Specific Term on the printed
certificates:
Official processing category: Ginning (PR0013)
User Specific Term applied: Ginning and delinting (PR0013)
Official raw material: Other (RM0262)
User Specific Term applied: Silver (RM0262)
Official raw material: Wool (RM0077)

User Specific Term applied: Merino wool (RM0077)
Official raw material: Cotton (RM0102)
User Specific Term applied: Egyptian cotton (RM0102)
Example 1: Cotton Linter

As a by-product of the Ginning (PR0013) process, Cotton linter (PD0083) product detail should
be applied to Undyed fibers (PC0034) product category. Users should specify Delinting as a
User Specific Term of the Ginning process for specificity.
Scope Certificate – Cover Page
Product category Undyed fibers (PC0034)
Processing step/activity Ginning [Ginning and delinting] (PR0013)
Scope Certificate – Product Appendix

Product category Product detail Material composition Standard
(Label
Grade)

Undyed fibers (PC0034) Lint cotton (PD0074) 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
(OCS 100)
Undyed fibers (PC0034) Cotton linter (PD0083) 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
(OCS 100)
Example 2: Yarns, Comber Noil, and Tops

Open-end yarns (PD0066), Carded yarns (PD0067), Semi-combed yarns (PD00101), Normally
combed yarns (PD0102), Highly combed yarns (PD0103), and Super combed yarns (PD0068),
Filament (PD0069), Yarns of hand knitting (PD0070), Core-spun yarns (PD0071), Fancy yarns
(PD0072), and Sewing threads (PD0041) are possible product details for Dyed yarns (PC0029),
Greige yarns (PC0030), and Undyed yarns (PC0031) product categories.
As a by-product of the Spinning (PR0026) process, Comber noil (PD0082) product detail should
be applied to either Dyed fibers (PC0033) or Undyed fibers (PC0034) product categories.
Product category Greige yarns (PC0030); Undyed fibers (PC0034); Tops (PC0032)
Processing step/activity Spinning (PR0027); Top making (PR0029)

(Label
Grade)
Greige yarns (PC0030) Open-end yarns 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
(PD0066) (OCS 100)
Greige yarns (PC0030) Core-spun yarn 97% Organic cotton (RM0104) + 3% Elastane OCS
(PD0071) (spandex) (RM0160) (OCS 100)
Undyed fibers (PC0034) Comber noil (PD0082) 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
(OCS 100)
Greige yarns (PC0030) Carded yarns 100% Organic wool (RM0079) OCS
(PD0067) (OCS 100)
Greige yarns (PC0030) Super combed 100% Organic wool (RM0079) OCS
yarns (PD0068) (OCS 100)
Greige yarns (PC0030) Core-spun yarn 97% Organic wool (RM0079) + 3% Elastane OCS
(PD0071) (spandex) (RM0160) (OCS 100)
Undyed fibers (PC0034) Comber noil 100% Organic wool (RM0079) OCS
[Comber noil - (OCS 100)
blousse] (PD0081)
Undyed fibers (PC0034) Combed fibers 100% Organic wool (RM0079) OCS
(PD0098) (OCS 100)
Dyed fibers (PC0035) Combed fibers 100% Organic wool (RM0079) OCS
(PD0098) (OCS 100)
Tops (PC0032) Tops (PD0073) 100% Organic wool (RM0079) OCS
(OCS 100)

Example 3: Knitted Fabrics, Woven Fabrics, Terry Fabrics, and Denim

Fabrics
Knitted fabrics (PD0058), Woven fabrics (PD0059), Terry fabrics (PD0060), Denim fabrics
(PD0061), and other similar product details should be applied to Dyed fabrics (PC0025), Greige
fabrics (PC0026), and Undyed fabrics (PC0027) product categories. Since Terry fabrics and
Denim fabrics are more specific, the application of Terry fabrics and Denim fabrics takes
precedence over Woven fabrics in product details.

Product category Dyed fabrics (PC0025); Greige fabrics (PC0026); Undyed fabrics (PC0027)
Processing step/activity Preparatory (PR0022); Weaving (PR0033); Knitting (PR0015); Dyeing (PR0008);
Finishing (PR0012); Printing (PR0023)

(Label
Grade)
Dyed fabrics (PC0025) Terry fabrics 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton (RM0106) RCS
(PD0060) + 95% Recycled post-consumer cotton (RCS 100)
(RM0107)
Dyed fabrics (PC0025) Denim fabrics 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton (RM0106) RCS
(PD0061) + 95% Recycled post-consumer cotton (RCS 100)
(RM0107)
Printed fabrics (PC0039) Woven fabrics 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PD0059) (RM0106) + 80% Polyester (RM0186) (RCS
Blended)
Greige fabrics (PC0026) Knitted fabrics 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton (RM0106) RCS
(PD0058) + 95% Polyester (RM0186) (RCS
Blended)
Greige fabrics (PC0026) Woven fabrics 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
Blended)
Undyed fabrics (PC0027) Knitted fabrics 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton (RM0106) RCS
(PD0058) + 95% Polyester (RM0186) (RCS
Blended)
Undyed fabrics (PC0027) Woven fabrics 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
Blended)
Example 4: Non-woven Fabrics, Special Fabrics, Leather, and Bonded

Leather
Product category Fabrics (PC0028) should only be used for product details such as Non-woven
fabrics (PD0062), Special fabrics (PD0063), Leather (PD0064), Bonded leather (PD0065), and

other fabric types that cannot be covered by Dyed fabrics (PC0025), Greige fabrics (PC0026),
and Undyed fabrics (PC0027) product categories. The following example shows how Non-
woven fabric should be specified, Special fabrics, Leather, and Bonded leather can be applied
the same way with respect to their own processing step/activity.
Product category Fabrics (PC0028)
Processing step/activity Non-woven manufacturing (PR0019)

(Label
Grade)
Fabrics (PC0028) Non-woven fabrics 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PD0062) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Fabrics (PC0028) Non-woven fabrics 35% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PD0062) (RM0189) + 30% Polyamide (nylon) (RM0182) + (RCS
35% Polyester (RM0186) Blended)
Example 5: Trims and Accessories

Only trims and accessories that are independently certified can be specified as products. In
such cases, they fall within the Functional accessories (PC0017) product category. Available
product details within this category include Buttons (PD0036), Zippers (PD0037), Labels, Tags
(PD0038), Trimmings (PD0039), Interlining (PD0040), and Sewing threads (PD0041).
Product category Functional accessories (PC0017)
Processing step/activity Dyeing (PR0008); Finishing (PR0012); Manufacturing (PR0016)

(Label
Grade)
Functional accessories Buttons (PD0036) 20% Recycled pre-consumer metal RCS
(PC0017) (RM0248) + 54% Copper (RM0292) + 26% (RCS
Other [Silver] (RM0262) Blended)
Functional accessories Zippers (PD0037) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0017) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Functional accessories Other [Resin] 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0017) (PD0100) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Example 6: Supplier Tradename

A seller’s product tradename may be specified as part of a User Specific Term for product
details of the seller’s scope and transaction certificates for a given product. Tradenames cannot

be specified on either a buyer’s scope or transaction certificates, even if the buyer is buying that
product with a transaction certificate bearing a seller’s tradename.
When a seller’s tradename is used, it must appear as part of a User Specific Term for product
detail.
Product category Bedding (PC0015)
Processing step/activity Manufacturing (PR0016)

(Label
Grade)
Bedding (PC0015) Mattresses 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
[RestFree™ (OCS 100)
Mattresses] (PD0034)
Example 7: Components
Where a component of a product is in question (e.g. shoe sole, jacket shell), users should select
the official product detail code which matches the product as a whole (e.g. shoe, jacket) and
then specify the particular component as a User Specific Term. Each component should be
specified as a product on its own with corresponding material and material composition.
Product category Footwear (PC0016)
Processing step/activity Weaving (PR0033)

(Label
Grade)
Footwear (PC0016) Shoes [Shoes - 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
upper material] (OCS 100)
(PD0035)

lining] (PD0035) (OCS 100)
fabric] (PD0035) (OCS 100)

Product category Men’s apparel (PC0001)


(Label
Grade)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Jackets, [Jacket - 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
Inner fabric] (PD0001) (OCS 100)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
Jackets, [Jacket -
(OCS 100)
outer fabric] (PD0001)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) 20% Recycled pre-consumer metal RCS

Buttons (PD0036)
(RM0248) + 54% Copper (RM0292) + 26% (RCS
Other [Silver] (RM0262) Blended)
Example 8: Mélange Yarns and Fabrics

For mélange yarns and fabrics, users should select either the Dyed yarns (PC0029) and Dyed
fabrics (PC0025) as the product category, select respective yarn types as the product detail and
specify mélange followed by the yarn type as the User Specific Term.
Product category Dyed fibers (PC0033); Dyed yarns (PC0029); Dyed fabrics (PC0025)
Processing step/activity Pre-treatment (PR0021); Dyeing (PR0008); Finishing (PR0012); Spinning (PR0027);
Preparatory (PR0022); Knitting (PR0015)

Product category Product detail Material composition Standard (
Label
Grade)
Dyed fibers (PC0033) Staple fibers 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
(PD0079) (OCS 100)
Dyed yarns (PC0029) Open-end yarns 96% Organic cotton (RM0104) + 4% OCS
[Mélange open-end Polyester (RM0186) (OCS 100)
yarns] (PD0066)
Dyed fabrics (PC0025) Knitted fabrics 100% Organic cotton (RM0104) OCS
[Mélange knitted (OCS 100)
fabrics] (PD0058)
Example 9: Filling, Stuffing

The Filling, stuffing (PC0020) product category should only be applied to an output of a
processor (see: Example 13: Down Farm Production → Trading). When specifying the
filling/stuffing of a product, users should specify the product category of the finished product
(i.e., Men’s apparel), in the product detail select the appropriate classification (i.e., Overcoats,
jacket, vests), then specify “filling, stuffing” as a User Specific Term for product details (e.g.
Vests – filling, stuffing).



(Label
Grade)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Overcoat, jackets, 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
vests [Jacket – (RM0189) (RCS 100)
filling, stuffing]
(PD0001)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Overcoat, jackets, 100% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
vests [Vests – (RM0106) (RCS 100)
filling, stuffing]
(PD0001)
Example 10: Recycled Cotton Pulp → Viscose Products
1st Processing Step: Recycled Cotton Pulp
Where cotton is recycled into viscose fibers, yarns, fabrics, and products, users should maintain
the original material composition of recycled cotton (e.g. 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton +
95% Wood) in the scope certificate and in the transaction certificates along the supply chain.
Users should then specify “viscose” as a User Specific Term for the fiber, yarn, fabric, or
product details, as shown below.
Product category Processed post-consumer materials (PC0035)
Processing step/activity Pulp making (PR0024)

(Label
Grade)
Processed Pulp (PD0092) 100% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
materials (PC0035) (RM0106) (RCS 100)
2nd Processing Step: Recycled Cotton Pulp → Viscose Fiber/Filament

Product category Undyed fibers (PC0034); Dyed yarns (PC0029)
Processing step/activity Extrusion (PR0010)


(Label
Grade)
Undyed fibers Staple fibers [Viscose 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PC0034) staple fibers] (PD0079) (RM0106) + 95% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
Dyed yarns (PC0029) Filament [Viscose 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
filament] (PD0069) (RM0106) + 80% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
3rd Processing Step: Viscose Fiber/Filament à Viscose Fabrics

Product category Greige fabrics (PC0026)
Processing step/activity Preparatory (PR0022); Weaving (PR0033); Knitting (PR0015)

(Label
Grade)
Greige fabrics Knitted fabrics [Viscose 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PC0026) knitted fabrics] (PD0058) (RM0106) + 95% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
Greige fabrics Woven fabrics [Viscose 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PC0026) filament] (PD0059) (RM0106) + 80% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
4th Processing Step: Viscose Fabrics → Viscose Products

Product category Women’s apparel (PC0002); Undyed fabrics (PC0027); Dyed fabrics (PC0025)
Processing step/activity Pre-treatment (PR0021); Preparatory (PR0023); Weaving (PR0033); Knitting
(PR0015); Dyeing (PR0009); Finishing (PR0012)

(Label
Grade)
Women’s apparel Socks, hosiery [Viscose 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PC0002) socks] (PD0009) (RM0106) + 80% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
Undyed fabrics Knitted fabrics [Viscose 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
Blended)

Undyed fabrics Woven fabrics [Viscose 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PC0027) woven fabrics] (PD0059) (RM0106) + 80% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
Dyed fabrics Knitted fabrics [Viscose 5% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
Blended)
Dyed fabrics Woven fabrics [Viscose 20% Recycled pre-consumer cotton RCS
(PC0025) woven fabrics] (PD0059) (RM0106) + 80% Wood (RM0250) (RCS
Blended)
Example 11: Bamboo → Viscose Products

Where products are made from Viscose (rayon) with Bamboo as a feedstock, users should
specify Bamboo as the raw material, select product details, and specify “viscose” as a User
Specific Term.
Product category Undyed fibers (PC0034); Dyed yarns (PC0029)
Processing step/activity Extrusion (PR0010)

(Label
Grade)
Undyed fibers Staple fibers [Viscose 100% Organic bamboo (RM0092) OCS
(PC0034) staple fibers] (PD0079) (OCS 100)
Dyed yarns (PC0029) Filament [Viscose 100% Organic bamboo (RM0092) OCS
filament] (PD0069) (OCS 100)
Example 12: Reclaimed Bottles → Recycled Polyester Fabrics
1st Processing Step: Bottles → Flakes/Popcorns
For PET bottles at the collector/concentrator level, users should select Reclaimed materials as
the product category and Reclaimed bottles as product detail. As PET bottles have not yet gone
through the recycling process, only Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), not Recycled post-
consumer polyester, can be specified as the raw material.
Flakes (PD0085) and Popcorns (PD0086) can either be applied to Unprocessed fibers/materials
(PC0036) or Processed materials (PC0035) product categories (e.g. if the flakes are bleached,
they are considered processed). However, Chips (pellets) (PD0084) should only be applied to
the Processed materials (PC0035) category.
Product category Reclaimed post-consumer materials (PC0037); Unprocessed post-consumer
fibers/materials (PC0036); Processed post-consumer materials (PC0035)

Processing step/activity Collecting (PR0005); Concentrating (PR0006)

(Label
Grade)
Reclaimed post- Reclaimed bottles 100% Post-consumer polyethylene GRS
consumer materials (PD0094) terephthalate (PET) (RM0197)
(PC0037)
Unprocessed post- Flakes (PD0086) 100% Post-consumer polyethylene GRS

consumer terephthalate (PET) (RM0197)
fibers/materials
(PC0036)
Processed post- Flakes (PD0086) 100% Post-consumer polyethylene GRS

consumer materials terephthalate (PET) (RM0197)
(PC0035)
Unprocessed post- Popcorns (PD0087) 100% Post-consumer polyethylene GRS

consumer terephthalate (PET) (RM0197)
fibers/materials
(PC0036)
Processed post- Popcorns (PD0087) 100% Post-consumer polyethylene GRS

consumer materials terephthalate (PET) (RM0197)
(PC0035)
2nd Processing Step: Flakes/Popcorns → Staple Fiber/Filament
Once Reclaimed bottles, Flakes, or Popcorns have gone through recycling, users can select
Recycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as the raw material.
Chips (pellets) (PD0085) should only be applied to the Processed materials (PC0035) category.
Product category Processed materials (PC0035); Undyed fibers (PC0034); Dyed fibers (PC0033);
Greige yarns (PC0030); Dyed yarns (PC0029)
Processing step/activity Mechanical recycling (PR0017); Extrusion (PR0010)

(Label
Grade)
Processed Chips (pellets) (PD0085) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
materials (PC0035) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Undyed fibers Staple fibers (PD0079) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0034) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Dyed fibers (PC0033) Staple fibers (PD0079) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(RM0189) (RCS 100)
Greige yarns Filament (PD0069) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0030); (RM0189) (RCS 100)

Dyed yarns (PC0029) Filament (PD0069) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(RM0189) (RCS 100)
3rd Processing Step: Staple Fiber/Filament → Yarns/Fabrics

Product category Greige yarns (PC0030); Greige fabrics (PC0026)
Processing step/activity Spinning (PR0027); Preparatory (PR0022); Weaving (PR0033); Knitting (PR0015)

Product category Product details Material composition Standard
(Label
Grade)
Greige yarns Open-end yarns (PD0066) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0030) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Greige yarns Carded yarns (PD0067) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0030) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Greige fabrics Knitted fabrics (PD0058) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0026) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Greige fabrics Woven fabrics (PD0059) 100% Recycled post-consumer polyester RCS
(PC0026) (RM0189) (RCS 100)
Example 13: Down Farm Production → Trading
1st Processing Step: Farm Production, Slaughtering, Down Processing
To cover Farm production (PR0012), users should select Unprocessed fibers/materials

(PC0036) as the code for product category and specify “Birds” as a User Specific Term, then
select Down, feather (PD0047) as code for product details and specify the bird type (i.e., Grey
goose) as a User Specific Term.
The output of the slaughterhouse is Unprocessed fibers/materials (PC0036) product category
and Down, feather (PD0047) product detail. User Specific Term should then be used to specify
the species and color of the down/feather (i.e., Grey goose down, feather or White goose down,
feather).
The output of down processing is Filling, stuffing (PC0020) product category and Down, feather
(PD0047) product detail. Here again, User Specific Term should be used to specify the blend of
species and color of down/feather (i.e., Grey goose down, feather or Grey goose down, feather
+ White goose down, feather).
Product category Unprocessed post-consumer fibers/materials [Birds] (PC0036); Filling, stuffing
(PC0020)
Processing step/activity Farm production (PR0011); Slaughtering (PR0026); Down processing (PR0007)


(Label Grade)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather [Grey 100% Responsible feather (RM0039) RDS
(PC0020) goose] (PD0047)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather [Grey 100% Responsible down (RM0032) RDS
(PC0020) goose] (PD0047)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather 100% Responsible feather (RM0039) RDS
(PC0020) [White goose]
(PD0047)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather 100% Responsible down (RM0032) RDS

(PC0020) [White goose]
(PD0047)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather [Grey 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
(PC0020) goose down, Responsible down (RM0032)
feather] (PD0047)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
(PC0020) [White goose down, Responsible down (RM0032)
feather] (PD0047)
Filling, stuffing Down, feather 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
(PC0020) [White goose down, Responsible down (RM0032)
feather + Grey
goose down,
feather] (PD0047)
2nd Processing Step: Manufacturing
When specifying the filling and/or stuffing of a product, users should specify the product
category of the finished product (i.e., Men’s apparel), select an appropriate class for product
detail (e.g. Overcoats, jacket, vests) and specify “filling, stuffing” as a User Specific Term (e.g.
Vests – filling, stuffing).
Product category Men’s apparel (PC0001); Home textiles (PC0010)

(Label
Grade)
Home textiles (PC0010) Pillows, cushions 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
[Pillows – filling, Responsible down (RM0032)
stuffing] (PD0023)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Overcoats, jackets, 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
vests [Jackets – Responsible down (RM0032)
filling, stuffing]
(PD0001)

3rd Processing Step: Trading
Since the product is for filling, stuffing, the term should be replicated in the product details for
trading and subsequent supply chain processes.
Product category Men’s apparel (PC0001); Home textiles (PC0010)
Processing step/activity Trading (PR0030); Warehousing, distribution (PR0031)

(Label
Grade)
Home textiles (PC0010) Pillows, cushions 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
[Pillows – filling, Responsible down (RM0032)
stuffing] (PD0023)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Overcoats, jackets, 80% Responsible feather (RM0039) + 20% RDS
vests [Jackets – Responsible down (RM0032)
filling, stuffing]
(PD0001)
Example 14: RAF → RMS, RWS & RAS product


(Label
Grade)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Shirts, blouses 100% Responsible wool (RM0083) RWS
(PD0005)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Shirts, blouses 100% Responsible mohair (RM0064) RMS
(PD0005)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Shirts, blouses 50% Responsible wool (RM0083) + 50% RWS ;
(PD0005) Responsible mohair (RM0064) RMS
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Shirts, blouses 5% Responsible wool (RM0083) + 95% RWS
(PD0005) Mohair (RM0064)
Men’s apparel (PC0001) Shirts, blouses 50% Responsible mohair (RM0064) + 50% RMS
(PD0005) Wool (RM0077)

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Product Categories and Product Details

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Table 3.1: Raw Materials Classification

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Hemp RM0114 RM0115 RM0116 RM0117 RM0118 RM0119 – – – RM0417*

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Diacetate RM0393* – – RM0395* RM0396* RM0397* – – – –

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Iron RM0296 – – RM0297 RM0298 RM0299 – – – –

Wood RM0250 – – RM0251 RM0252 RM0253 – – – –

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3.2. Process Categories

Table 3.2: Process Category Classification

Process Physical Processing

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Process Physical Processing

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Process Physical Processing

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Guidance on specific categories is as follows:

3.2.6.4. Warehousing, distribution of final products (PR0031) and of

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3.3. Product Categories

Table 3.3: Product Category Classification

Code Product Category Code Product Category

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3.4. Product Details

Table 3.4: Product Details Classification

Code Product detail Code Product detail

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3.5. Organic Standards

Table 3.5: Organic Farming Standards

Code Organic Standard Region

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Code Organic Standard Region

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Appendix A - Raw Materials Mapping

EU Regulation Classification EU Regulation Classification

Llama Lama Melamine Other

Yak Yak Polyethylene Polyethylene

– Bamboo Lyocell Lyocell

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EU Regulation Classification EU Regulation Classification

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