Responsible Hemp Standard

Building global markets through a certified supply chain backed by track and trace

Connecting the supply chain. Verifying raw materials. Building markets. Delivering carbon value.

Standards Open Markets.

Across all market verticals, enterprise-level businesses rely on standards and certifications for compliance, transparency, and validation of label claims.

Backed by Bext360’s immutable track-and-trace SaaS platform, RHS certification verifies the chain of custody of industrial hemp raw materials, ensuring they are produced and benchmarked according to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and sustainable farming and ethical labor practices.

RHS certification opens new markets for industrial hemp, inspiring trust in manufacturers and retailers to ensure they can responsibly source hemp raw materials.

Markets Sourcing RHS-Certified Raw Materials

Textiles

Food

Building Materials

Nonwovens

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Why Become RHS Certified?

Plastics

  • Access to New Markets: RHS certification opens the hemp supply chain to INCCert and Control Union's global network and clientele of major CPGs.

  • Verified Claims: The RHS certification program provides full transparency to customers about the origin and sustainability of the hemp raw materials used in products. Verified claims and labels on the products foster consumer trust so that customers can be confident that hemp raw materials meet stringent quality and sustainability standards.

  • Competitive Advantage: Being an early adopter of the RHS certification program offers a company a competitive edge in the market, allowing them to emerge as leaders in social responsibility and sustainability within the global hemp market, appealing to conscious consumers and setting themselves apart from competitors.

  • Enhanced Reputation: RHS certification positions hemp supply chain stakeholders as front-runners in the eyes of investors, rating agencies, and other analysts, improving communication and industry relationships.

  • Value Creation: RHS certification creates differentiated premium value for hemp raw materials in the global marketplace.

  • Consumer Empowerment: RHS certification empowers consumers to make informed choices, allowing them to support brands that align with their values of sustainability and responsible sourcing, leading to increased brand loyalty and consumer preference.

  • Supply Chain Assurance: The RHS certification program ensures that the entire hemp supply chain, from seed to retail, follows Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This gives brands, manufacturers, and retailers confidence in the consistency and quality of hemp-based products.

  • Industry Leadership: By participating in the RHS certification program, farmers, processors, and companies across the industrial hemp supply chain position themselves as leaders in driving positive change, meeting or exceeding ESG goals, and taking climate action.

  • Compliance and Credibility: The certification program aligns with international standards for sustainable practices, adding credibility to a company's sustainability claims. Brands sourcing RHS-certified raw materials demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices, compliance with industry-leading standards, and verified carbon reduction.

    The RHS certification program will be continuously improved by the input and implementation of the program with reputable stakeholders.

“While industrial hemp can satisfy major CPGs' escalating demand for raw materials that align with their ESG goals and carbon reduction targets, it cannot do so without standards and third-party verification. RHS certification delivers on the validation that is relied upon by major manufacturers and retailers to ensure responsible sourcing and risk mitigation.”

— Alfredo Gonzalez, INCCert CEO