Industry organization Textile Exchange has named Bangladeshi certification services provider GSCS International as its latest member.

The companies are formalizing a licensing agreement that will entitle the Dhaka-based firm to accredit companies with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Organic Content Standard (OCS), Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS).

GSCS International provides assessment, audit inspection, certification and training services worldwide, though its headquarters are in the key apparel manufacturing nation of Bangladesh – which is the second largest clothing exporter globally.

The company claims its offering “goes beyond simple compliance with regulations and standards”, as it encourages companies to promote and uphold sustainable best practices, which it says can improve performances and vindicate the preservation of natural resources.

As it secures a licensing agreement with Textile Exchange, GSCS will become a certified provider of the Vancouver organization’s portfolio of textile standards.