RCMS:2008 Certification Definition

RCMS stands for Responsible Care Management System; RCMS:2008 is a company level certification based on the American Chemistry Council's Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) performance improvement initiatives. RCMS� can be used as a tool for companies on how to manage their Responsible Care� activities. RCMS:2008 revises the 2005 version to include

This certification is intended primarily for chemical manufacturing companies.

The RCMS certification must be issued through an approved, independent, third-party audit provider performed by certified RCMS� auditors through RABQSA International, Inc. or the Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC). This certification does not require an initial on-site visit but does require an initial document review. Afterward, an on-site certification audit is required. A recertification audit is conducted at the end of the third year, no surveillance audits are required.

Related Certifications
RCMS:2005