RC 14001® and RCMS® Certification

RC is a global, chemical industry performance initiative that is implemented in the United States.

What are RC 14001® and RCMS®?

The RC 14001® management system and Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS) were developed by the ACC to integrate the RC® Guiding Principles, Codes of Management Practice and to transform them into a continual improvement-based Plan-Do-Check-Act management system approach.

What are the benefits of RC management systems?

Organizations must demonstrate their commitment to gaining structure, improving credibility and involving employees in their Environmental Health, Safety, and Security efforts. These activities should help to achieve the goal of improved performance.

This is only achieved when organizations focus on continual improvement, demonstrate employee performance and show planned, focused efforts towards achieving the tenet of the RC Guiding Principles. Substantial progress has also been made on the issue of third party verification of RC, with several associations introducing this element of additional governance and taking steps to harmonize the process with other verification audits.

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Why DQS for RC 14001® and RCMS®?

As a certification body accredited by ANAB for RC 14001® and approved by ANAB for RCMS®, DQS Inc. understands the importance that the RC program plays for ACC, its members, partners and the chemical industry in general, through value add assessments.

Each RC management system implementation is different, depending on the: scope; organizational structure; the HQ; site interfaces; and approaches. This is why DQS Inc. is not treating each RC certification effort the same. DQS Inc. was the first certification body globally to certify a client outside the US in Asia. DQS Inc. now offers certification to RC 14001® and conformity assessments to RCMS® as part of its outstanding client service package of management system certifications worldwide.

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How do RC 14001® and RCMS® Certifications work?

RC 14001® combines all the elements of the ISO 14001 management system with health, safety, security, and Responsible Care principles for a comprehensive sustainability management system. Registrations satisfy American Chemistry Council requirements, and are valid for three years maximum and contingent upon annual surveillances. A company who successfully implements RC 14001® is entitled to an ANAB accredited certificate in both RC 14001® and ISO 14001.

Option 1 is conducted against the requirements of the RCMS® technical standard. Registrations satisfy American Chemistry Council requirements, and are valid for three years maximum and contingent upon annual surveillances. A company who successfully implements RCMS® Option 1 is entitled to a Certificate bearing the ANAB Approved Audit Service Provider logo.

Option 2 is conducted against the requirements of the RCMS® technical standard. A company who successfully implements RCMS® Option 2 is entitled to a Statement of Conformity bearing the ANAB Approved Audit Service Provider logo. These statements of conformity bear only an issue date and may be repeated as often as the company determines or every three years to satisfy American Chemistry Council requirements.

What does RC 14001® and RCMS® cost?

The cost of an RC management system is dependent on many things, including the size of the company. We would be happy to put together a customized quote for your review.

Why certify with DQS?

More than 35 years of experience in the certification of management systems
Industry-experienced auditors and experts with strong technical knowledge
Value-adding insights into your company
Certificates with international acceptance

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RC 14001® and RCMS® Certification