RESPONSIBLE GROWTH INDEX
Rating for Footwear, Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Headgear, Seat Sticks, Whips, Artificial Flowers, Riding Crops, Articles of Human Hair, Prepared Feathers and Similar Articles
Covers:
- Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles.
- Headgear and parts thereof.
- Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding crops and parts thereof.
- Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair.
Relevance and Impact
The diverse industry encompassing footwear, headgear, umbrellas, walking sticks, riding crops, and similar products faces numerous challenges in sustainability, resource efficiency, and ethical sourcing. From addressing the environmental footprint of raw material extraction to ensuring fair labor practices in supply chains, businesses in this sector must navigate growing consumer expectations for eco-conscious and socially responsible products. Additionally, maintaining product quality and durability while adhering to sustainability goals often proves complex and costly.
The Rating System for this category addresses these challenges by integrating Environmental, Social, Economic, and Governance (ESEG) principles. It empowers manufacturers and suppliers to:
- Optimize Resource Efficiency: Encourage the use of sustainable and recycled materials, reducing waste and energy consumption.
- Ensure Social Responsibility: Promote ethical labor practices, ensuring safe working conditions and fair wages across supply chains.
- Enhance Economic Viability: Support innovation in design and material usage to meet market demands for durable and eco-friendly products.
- Protect Biodiversity: Encourage alternatives to materials derived from animals or sensitive ecosystems, minimizing harm to biodiversity.
This comprehensive approach equips businesses to overcome industry-specific challenges while fostering trust and alignment with global sustainability objectives.
What Will I Be Able To Do?
Tangible Benefits:
- Reduce environmental impact by sourcing sustainable materials.
- Lower production waste through eco-efficient manufacturing processes.
- Increase market appeal by offering certified eco-friendly products.
- Attract investment opportunities by aligning with sustainability standards.
- Optimize resource consumption, reducing energy and material costs.
- Comply with international environmental regulations for global market access.
Intangible Benefits:
- Gain a competitive edge with a recognized environmental certification.
- Boost employee morale by aligning with eco-friendly values.
- Strengthen trust with consumers through transparent, sustainable practices.
- Align with global sustainability goals, enhancing corporate image.
What Will I Get?
This certification guides footwear, umbrellas, walking sticks, headgear, seat sticks, whips, artificial flowers, riding crops, articles of human hair, prepared feathers and similar articles companies by incorporating the following scopes:
Environmental Scope:
1. Adoption of sustainable practices like energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.
2. Implementation of green technologies and reduction of carbon footprints.
3. Promotion of resource optimization to minimize environmental impact.
Social Scope:
1. Ensuring fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and employee well-being.
2. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
3. Enhancing community engagement and fostering positive social impacts.
Governance Scope:
1. Strengthening compliance with regulations, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.
2. Establishing transparent and ethical business practices.
3. Implementing robust governance structures to mitigate legal and operational risks.
Economic and Geopolitical Scope:
1. Encouraging market diversification and strategic partnerships.
2. Developing risk management strategies to address economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
3. Fostering innovation to create new market opportunities and drive economic resilience.
Innovation and Market Leadership Scope:
1. Promoting responsible and ethical practices.
2. Differentiating companies through sustainable product offerings and innovative solutions.
3. Enhancing brand reputation and market positioning as leaders in responsible technology.
Certification Levels
REGI Responsible Products Certification Levels
Certification Level
Points Range
Description
1-STAR
Certified Level
40-49
Ideal for those initiating sustainable practices. A step towards a more responsible and eco-friendly approach.
2-STAR
Bronze Level
50-59
For entities committed to advancing sustainability initiatives. Recognizes efforts in resource efficiency and waste reduction.
3-STAR
Silver Level
60-69
Suitable for organizations with a substantial commitment to sustainability. Acknowledges achievements in various aspects of responsible practices.
4-STAR
Gold Level
70-79
Honors entities showcasing a high level of dedication to sustainable practices. Acknowledges excellence in resource efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and waste management.
5-STAR
Platinum Level
80+
Represents the pinnacle of REGI certification. Signifies profound dedication to holistic sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Fee Structure
Registration Fee (Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹25,000
Non-Member
₹30,000
Certification Fee(Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹1,25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹1,80,000
REGI Annual Member
₹2,25,000
NOTES:
- Registration fee is a one-time fee paid at the beginning of the certification process.
- Fee is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Certification fee is the main fee for assessing and certifying your product, service, or project.
- Registration, Precertification and Certification fee are non-refundable
Payment Details:
Payment can be conveniently done through a Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
Resources
Abridged List of References:
How Can I Apply REGI To My Products?
Get My Products REGI Certified!
Detailed Scope (As Per GST Classification)
Chapter Codes
Heading Codes
Heading Description
Chapter 64
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Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles.
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6401
Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole not assembled by stitching, riveting, mailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes
64011010 HS Codes Of rubber
64011090 HS Codes of Other
64019210 HS Codes Of rubber
64019290 HS Codes of Other
64019910 HS Codes Of rubber
64019990 HS Codes of Other
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6402
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
64021210 HS Codes Of rubber
64021290 HS Codes of Other
64021910 HS Codes Of rubber
64021990 HS Codes of Other
64022010 HS Codes Of rubber
64022090 HS Codes of Other
64029110 HS Codes Of rubber
64029190 HS Codes of Other
64029910 HS Codes Of rubber
64029990 HS Codes of Other
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6403
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather Sports footwear
64031200 HS Codes of Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots
64031910 HS Codes of With outer soles of leather
64031920 HS Codes of With outer soles of rubber
64031990 HS Codes of Other
64032011 HS Codes of For men
64032012 HS Codes of For women
64032013 HS Codes of For children
64032019 HS Codes of Other
64032021 HS Codes of For men
64032022 HS Codes of For women
64032023 HS Codes of For children
64032029 HS Codes of Others
64032030 HS Codes of Of leather soles with embroidered uppers
64032040 HS Codes of Kolapuri chappals and similar footwear
64032090 HS Codes of Other
64034000 HS Codes of Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap
64035111 HS Codes of For men
64035112 HS Codes of For women
64035113 HS Codes of For children
64035119 HS Codes of Other
64035190 HS Codes of Other
64035910 HS Codes of For men
64035920 HS Codes of For women
64035930 HS Codes of For children
64035990 HS Codes of Other
64039110 HS Codes of Leather boots and other footwear with rubber sole
64039120 HS Codes of Leather footwear with plastic and synthetic sole
64039190 HS Codes of Other
64039910 HS Codes of Leather sandals with rubber sole
64039920 HS Codes of Leather sandals with plastic or synthetic sole
64039990 HS Codes of Other
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6404
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics
64041110 HS Codes Of rubber sole with canvas upper
64041120 HS Codes Of rubber sole with leather cloth uppers
64041190 HS Codes of Other
64041910 HS Codes Of rubber sole with canvas upper
64041920 HS Codes Of rubber sole with leather cloth uppers
64041990 HS Codes of Other
64042000 HS Codes of Footwear with outer soles of leather or composition leather
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6405
Other footwear
64051000 HS Codes of With uppers of leather or composition leather
64052000 HS Codes of With uppers of textile materials
64059000 HS Codes of Other
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6406
Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof
64061010 HS Codes of Embroidered uppers of textile materials
64061020 HS Codes of Leather uppers (prepared)
64061030 HS Codes of Goat lining
64061040 HS Codes of Sheep lining
64061090 HS Codes of Other
64062000 HS Codes of Outer soles and heels of rubber or plastics
64069010 HS Codes Of wood
64069020 HS Codes of Leather parts other than soles and prepared uppers
64069030 HS Codes of Leather soles
64069040 HS Codes of Gaiters, leggings and similar articles
64069050 HS Codes of Parts of gaiters, leggings and similar articles
64069090 HS Codes of Other
Chapter 65
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Headgear and parts thereof.
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6501
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt.
65010010 HS Codes of Hair nets
65010090 HS Codes of Other
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6502
Hat-shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed.
65020010 HS Codes of Cotton
65020020 HS Codes Of wool
65020090 HS Codes of Other
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6503
Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed
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6504
Hats and other Head gear
65040000 HS Codes of Hats and other Headgear, platted or made by assembling strips of any material whether or not lined or trimmed
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6505
Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
65050010 HS Codes of Hair nets
65050090 HS Codes of Other
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6506
Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed
65061010 HS Codes of Speed glass welding helmets or other helmets meant for industrial use
65061090 HS Codes of Other
65069100 HS Codes Of rubber or of plastics
65069900 HS Codes Of other materials
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6507
Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear.
65070000 HS Codes of HEAD-BANDS, LININGS, COVERS, HAT FOUNDATIONS, HAT FRAMES, PEAKS AND CHINSTRAPS, FOR HEADGEAR
Chapter 66
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Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof.
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6601
Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas)
66011000 HS Codes of Garden or similar umbrellas
66019100 HS Codes of Having a telescopic shaft
66019900 HS Codes of Other
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6602
Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like
66020000 HS Codes of WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING CROPS AND THE LIKE
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6603
Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 to 6602
66032000 HS Codes of Umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks)
66039010 HS Codes of Umbrella ribs
66039090 HS Codes of Other
Chapter 67
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Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair.
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6701
Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes)
67010010 HS Codes of Feather dusters
67010090 HS Codes of Other
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6702
Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit
67021010 HS Codes of Decorative plants
67021090 HS Codes of Other
67029010 HS Codes Of jute
67029090 HS Codes of Other
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6703
Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like.
67030010 HS Codes of Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked
67030020 HS Codes of Wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like
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6704
Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair not elsewhere specified or included :Of synthetic textile materials
67041100 HS Codes of Complete wigs
67041910 HS Codes of Hair nets
67041990 HS Codes of Other
67042010 HS Codes of Wigs
67042020 HS Codes of Hair nets
67042090 HS Codes of Other
67049000 HS Codes Of other materials