A Transaction Certificate, or TC, is a document issued by a certification body for a specific shipment of certified goods. It is used under standards such as GRS, RCS and OCS.
What a TC shows
- Seller and buyer
- The products shipped and their quantities
- The standard and certified content, such as recycled or organic
- Links to the invoices and shipping documents
Why it matters
A supplier's certificate shows they can produce certified goods. A TC shows that this order actually contains certified material. Without it, a brand cannot back up a claim for that product.
How to get one
- Ask for certified fabric when you place the order
- Confirm the supplier can issue a TC
- Request the TC after shipment, with matching invoice details
Learn more about GRS, RCS and OCS at Dynamic Knitfabs.