CERTIFICATION

To be certified by RUGMARK, carpet manufacturers sign a legally binding contract to:
  • produce carpets without illegal child labour;
  • register all looms with the RUGMARK Foundation;
  • allow access to looms for unannounced inspections.
Inspectors are trained and supervised by RUGMARK. Carpet factories are monitored regularly. Each labelled carpet is individually numbered so that the carpet's origin can be traced back to the loom on which it was produced. This protects against counterfeit labels. Non-profit child welfare organizations, not affiliated with RUGMARK, also have access to RUGMARK-certified factories to ensure that no children are employed.

Only licensed RUGMARK importers are legally permitted to sell carpets carrying the RUGMARKTM label.