Introduction

The CCS verifies the presence and amount of a given material in a final product. It tracks the flow of a

material from the source to the final product and is certified by an accredited third party. It allows for

transparent, consistent and comprehensive independent evaluation and verification of material content

claims on products. It can be used as a business-to-business tool to give companies the means to ensure

that they are getting what they are paying for and selling, and also serves as the foundation for content

claim standards that are developed around specific raw materials (eg: organic, recycled). Note that on its

own, the CCS cannot be used as a consumer-facing logo.

The Standard does not cover the certification of the input material itself – that will be verified independently

of the production process certification. It also does not address other inputs, environmental

aspects of processing (such as energy, water or chemical use), any social issues or legal compliance.

The benefits of this Standard are that content claims made on final products can be fully backed up

through third party certification, transparency is increased, and consumer trust is improved. Industry will

have a clear and uniform process, leading to greater consistency, efficiency and integrity.

Intended users of this Standard are manufacturers, brands and retailers, certification bodies, and organizations

supporting specific raw material initiatives.

This is a voluntary standard that is not intended to replace the legal or regulatory requirements of any

country. It is the responsibility of each operation to demonstrate compliance with all applicable laws and

regulations related to marketing, labour and business practices.