Clarification to the R2 Code of Practices regarding R2 Licenses

About SERISubpages
We're Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safe and sustainable reuse and recycling of used electronics through consensus-driven standards.
R2 StandardSubpages
The R2 Standard is the leading certification for electronics repair and reuse. As the housing body for R2, SERI maintains the R2 Standard, related documentation, guidance, and facilitates its ongoing development.
ProgramsSubpages
SERI works with partners throughout the lifecycle of electronic products to ensure that they are managed responsibly. SERI's programs focus on education, outreach, safety, and international development.
- R2 Leaders
Education & TrainingSubpages
SERI offers a variety of educational and training opportunities for recyclers, as well as opportunities for auditors and consultants. These trainings focus on implementing the R2 Standard, realizing a return on the investment in certification, discussing relevant issues or challenges related to recycling practices, and other topics.

Published: May 11, 2017
Reference Document: R2 Code of Practices – VC1

Each R2 certified recycler must renew its license yearly by payment of its licensing fee to SERI per the Code of Practices (VC1). If the recycler does not pay by the renewal date, the following action is taken.

SERI will notify Certification Bodies (CB) when payment is not received from the recycler by the license/payment due date. The R2 certificate must be suspended by the CB upon notification from SERI and effective the day after license/payment due date. Company name will be removed from the SERI directory. (Suspension will be lifted by CB if license is signed and fee is received by SERI within 45 days of renewal date.)

CB must revoke the R2 Certificate if the license is not signed and the fee is not received* by SERI within 45 days of license/fee due date. (If a certificate is revoked and the company wants to regain its certification, it will need to start over with the new certification audit process.)

*Please note -- the fastest way for payments to post is to use the online payment link embedded in the invoice. Online payments can be made using a credit card or e-check. Payments made by wire transfer or mailed check can take much longer before reaching SERI.

About SERISubpages
We're Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safe and sustainable reuse and recycling of used electronics through consensus-driven standards.
R2 StandardSubpages
The R2 Standard is the leading certification for electronics repair and reuse. As the housing body for R2, SERI maintains the R2 Standard, related documentation, guidance, and facilitates its ongoing development.
ProgramsSubpages
SERI works with partners throughout the lifecycle of electronic products to ensure that they are managed responsibly. SERI's programs focus on education, outreach, safety, and international development.
- R2 Leaders
Education & TrainingSubpages
SERI offers a variety of educational and training opportunities for recyclers, as well as opportunities for auditors and consultants. These trainings focus on implementing the R2 Standard, realizing a return on the investment in certification, discussing relevant issues or challenges related to recycling practices, and other topics.