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Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS)

Certify your Mohair production with the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS). Prove your commitment to animal welfare and responsible land management.

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  • What is the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS)?

    The Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) is a voluntary standard that aims to ensure the welfare of angora goats used in mohair production and promote sustainable practices during land management. The RMS offers an ethical approach to the textile industry by protecting animal welfare, environmental responsibility and social rights. This standard aims to gain the trust of consumers by increasing traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain.

Objectives and Benefits of RMS

OBJECTIVES
Recognizing and Promoting Farmers’ Best Practices

RMS recognizes and promotes best practices in animal welfare, land management and social responsibility on farms.

Responsible Land Management and Animal Welfare

It ensures that the mohair comes from farms that respect responsible land management and animal welfare.

Ensuring Traceability Throughout the Supply Chain

By creating a strong traceability system throughout the supply chain, it ensures that consumers buy reliable products.

Benefits
For Farmers

It promotes sustainable land use, improves the welfare of angora goats and increases farm productivity.

For Businesses

It strengthens brand reputation, increases consumer trust and aligns with global sustainability goals.

For Consumers

It guarantees the use of ethically sourced mohair products, raises awareness about sustainable practices and ensures transparency in the supply chain.

Be a Pioneer in Ethical and Sustainable Mohair Production

Strengthen animal welfare, environmental responsibility and brand credibility with Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) certification.

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RMS Certificate Scope

RMS certification covers all stages of the mohair supply chain: starting from farms, through mohair processing, assembly of end products and final business-to-business sales. The certification includes modules on animal welfare, land management and social responsibility. In addition, slaughterhouses can optionally be included in the RMS.

*Note: Social and Environmental criteria only apply to the farm module.

Animal Welfare

Angora goats are treated well and all requirements are followed.

Land Management

Sustainable land management practices that protect soil health, biodiversity and native species.

Social Welfare

Validation of basic social welfare criteria on farms.

Supply Chain Traceability

Ensuring traceability of mohair from source to final product.

Product Labeling

Labeling of products containing mohair from RMS certified farms.

RMS Certification Process

The RMS certification process includes the following steps

  • 1
    Application

    An application is made to an accredited certification body.

  • 2
    Evaluation

    Compliance with animal welfare, land management and traceability standards is audited.

  • 3
    Certification

    Organizations that meet the RMS criteria are awarded a certificate.

  • 4
    Monitoring

    Continuous compliance with RMS requirements is ensured through regular audits and assessments.

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Documents

Responsible Mohair Standard
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Responsible Mohair Standard User Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions

In order to obtain RMS certification, it is necessary to contact an accredited certification body, complete the application process and successfully pass the audits. As USB Certification, we guide you through the application process and help you complete all steps easily. Contact us for detailed information.

On farms, certification oversees animal welfare and land management, while in the supply chain (factories) it guarantees the identity and traceability of the material.

RMS is a voluntary standard, but it provides a significant advantage for businesses that want to demonstrate a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. RMS certification enhances brand reputation and helps you gain the trust of consumers. Although not mandatory, it is important to gain a competitive advantage.

The RMS certificate is usually valid for one year. Regular annual audits are required to maintain the validity of the certificate. At USB Certification, we provide you with ongoing support throughout your certification validity period.

Whether incentives are available for RMS certification depends on local regulations in your country and region. It is recommended that you contact your local chambers of commerce or relevant government agencies to get the most up-to-date information. At USB Certification, we can advise you and guide you in the right direction.

The RMS includes a number of animal welfare requirements, such as ensuring animals have access to adequate clean water and food, providing appropriate housing conditions, preventing and treating injury and disease. It also encourages the use of humane methods when transporting and slaughtering animals.

The RMS includes land management requirements that aim to maintain soil health, support biodiversity and protect water resources. This includes preventing overgrazing, controlling soil erosion, reducing the use of harmful chemicals and protecting natural habitats.

RMS certified products may bear the RMS name or logo. However, the use of the RMS logo and claims on the product are subject to certain rules. Generally, a product must contain at least 5% RMS certified mohair to be labeled as RMS certified.