CIRCUDOWN / STANDARDS, TESTING & CERTIFICATION
Specifications define the material. Test methods describe how it is measured. Certification addresses a stated assurance scope. Laboratories carry out the assigned tests.
| Category | Purpose | Examples to discuss |
|---|---|---|
| Product specification | What must the material meet? | Composition, tolerances and agreed acceptance limits |
| Test method | How will it be measured? | Relevant EN, JIS, USA-2000, KS, GB/T, QB/T or CNS references |
| Certification system | What claim and supply-chain scope is covered? | GRS; OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100; RDS has a distinct scope |
| Third-party laboratory | Who will perform the assigned tests? | IDFL, SGS, QTEC, Guangjian |
Certification
The Global Recycled Standard is a certification framework for recycled materials and their supply chain. It is not a fill-power grade or a substitute for product testing.
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OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 concerns testing textiles for harmful substances. It should not be used as proof of recycled origin, fill power or complete environmental performance.
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Use the exact European specification and test method references required by the product and market. “EN standard” alone is not a complete purchase specification.
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For Japan-oriented sourcing, identify the required JIS method, edition and customer acceptance criteria before comparing material reports.
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USA-2000 can be discussed as part of the material brief, but a US-market order needs explicit composition, testing and labeling requirements.
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IDFL is a third-party testing organization. An IDFL report documents testing of an identified sample; it is not automatically a certification of every lot or product supplied by a manufacturer.
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Share your application, target performance and required standard.