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Guidance and Annexes - Production Standard V2.1
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May 21, 2024
2024
Guidance and Annexes - Production Standard V2.1
This document encompasses all the guidance and annexes associated with Version 2.1.1 of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard.
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Claims and Logo Use Guidelines
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Nov 23, 2023
2023
Claims and Logo Use Guidelines
These guidelines cover all aspects of our logo and membership, certified site and certified steel marks, as well as providing instructions on how and where these should be used.
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Auditors
Certification bodies
Civil society organisations
Input material programmes
Steel buyers
ResponsibleSteel International Standards Development Procedures Version 3.0
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Sep 27, 2023
2023
ResponsibleSteel International Standards Development Procedures Version 3.0
This document outlines the procedures for reviewing, revising, and developing ResponsibleSteel International Standards, adhering to ISEAL Codes of Good Practice, and includes steps for proposing new versions, stakeholder participation, and decision-making processes.
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Audit Planning and Preparation Templates Version 2.0 (Mandatory)
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Sep 7, 2023
2023
Audit Planning and Preparation Templates Version 2.0 (Mandatory)
These templates are designed for use by certification bodies to request relevant information from steel sites in preparation for stage 1 and stage 2 audits.
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Certification Fees
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Feb 28, 2023
2023
Certification Fees
This document outlines the certification fees which apply to each individual certificate holder. The fees are paid directly to ResponsibleSteel and cover the costs of providing services for audit process management.
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ResponsibleSteel Recognition Decisions - Bettercoal, IRMA, and TSM July 2022
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Jul 8, 2022
2022
ResponsibleSteel Recognition Decisions - Bettercoal, IRMA, and TSM July 2022
This document summarizes ResponsibleSteel's evaluation and recognition of Bettercoal, IRMA, and TSM, detailing assessment methodologies, program profiles, and conditions for recognizing mine sites under ResponsibleSteel's responsible sourcing standards.
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ResponsibleSteel Methodology for the Recognition of Other Programmes Version 1.0
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Jul 8, 2022
2022
ResponsibleSteel Methodology for the Recognition of Other Programmes Version 1.0
This document describes ResponsibleSteel’s methodology for the recognition of input material programmes.
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ResponsibleSteel Recognition Assessment Tool Version 1.0
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Jul 8, 2022
2022
ResponsibleSteel Recognition Assessment Tool Version 1.0
The ResponsibleSteel Recognition Assessment Tool is a comprehensive Excel template designed to support the evaluation of input material programs. It includes an application form, criteria for recognition assessments, and guidance for assessors and reviewers. The tool streamlines the assessment process and calculates results, ensuring consistency and transparency in alignment with ResponsibleSteel's methodology.
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ResponsibleSteel Certification Body and Auditor Fees 2025
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ResponsibleSteel Certification Body and Auditor Fees 2025
This document outlines the fees for certification bodies and auditors to be trained, and to become and remain approved for ResponsibleSteel certification activities for the year 2025. It also describes the process for paying the fees.
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Terms of Reference v3.0 for the Revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard v 2.1.1
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Jun 19, 2026
2026
Terms of Reference v3.0 for the Revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard v 2.1.1
This Terms of Reference for Revision (ToR v3 .0) sets out the framework for the review and revision of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard v2.1.1 , which, when finalised, will become v3.0.
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Reporting Template - Requirement 10.7.1
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Jan 16, 2026
2026
Reporting Template - Requirement 10.7.1
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Auditors
Audit planning and preparation template 2.1 draft
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Jan 13, 2026
2026
Audit planning and preparation template 2.1 draft
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Certification bodies
Auditors
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