What is R2 Certification
R2v3 is the current and only active version of R2, the electronics reuse and recycling industry’s leading certification. Facilities had until 30 June 2023 to move off R2:2013, and in January 2024 SERI added Appendix G for photovoltaic (PV) modules (R2v3.1). Each requirement of the R2 Standard is designed to help ensure the quality, transparency, and environmental and social responsibility of R2 Certified facilities.
SERI is the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization for the R2 Standard. While development and oversight of the R2 certification program is SERI's primary activity, SERI is engaged in other activities which will help accomplish its mission.
R2v3 was developed through SERI’s R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) as the next generation of the standard. SERI’s five-year review of R2 is now under way, and SERI estimates the next version in late 2027 or early 2028.
The R2 certification program was developed to ensure used and end-of-life electronics are reused and recycled in a way that protects data, preserves resources, protects the environment and protects the health and safety of workers and communities.
Application of R2 requirements begins after a product’s first use, making R2 certification a powerful tool for:
Reverse Logistics,
ITAD, Refurbisher’s,
Resellers,
Collectors,
Recyclers,
Shredders
Materials Recovery Processors
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R2 Certification - Summary
r2 certification costs
R2 certification is issued by independent, SERI-approved certification bodies (CBs); SERI owns the R2 Standard. SERI’s current fee guide (January 2026) lists a $150 license application fee and a $2,500 annual SERI/R2 license fee. CBs set their own audit fees, which depend on your size, processes and number of audit days, so contact them directly for an estimate. (SERI: Steps in the R2v3 Certification Process, 2026)
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ISO 9001 has become the foundation for many standards for which other standards are built on. We help companies achieve both ISO 9001 Certification and perform the internal auditing to ensure compliance to all applicable requirements.
how to become r2 certified recycler
Choose a SERI-approved certification body, such as Orion Registrar.
Apply for your SERI license and pay the $150 application fee.
Select an R2 consultant.
VENDOR DOWNSTREAM DUE DILGIENCE
As part of implementing R2, the company is required to identify it's downstream vendors for due diligence. We can help company's identify key risks with regards to their vendor base and ensure compliance.
r2 or e-stewards certification - right choice ?
Recyclers can be certified to show their conformance to these standards. One is called the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment®, known as e-Stewards, and the other is called Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices, known as R2.
THIRD PARTY INTERNAL AUDITING
We perform internal audits for all ISO Based Standards such as ISO 9001/14001/45001 and R2 standard. We act as an independent party and provide feedback to top management on the performance of your R2 system.