Washington, DC: Following an announcement made in the CTIA Certification/WISE Newsletter in August 2025, found here, the GRSO team is pleased to share that WISE (Wireless Industry Service Excellence) Certification now accepts RIOS certification as an alternative to ISO 9001 as part of the WISE Authorized Service Center program!

From the WISE announcement: “RIOS is a quality, environmental, health and safety management system developed specifically for the recycling industry. This update offers greater flexibility for facilities focused on refurbishment and sustainability, while still ensuring alignment with WISE quality standards.”

“Our team is thrilled for the alliance with CTIA’s WISE Authorized Service Center certification program. This partnership furthers our efforts to promote and maintain sustainable, responsible practices among recyclers of mobile devices, holding it to the high standard it deserves,” from Shannon Fertitta, Executive Director of GRSO/RIOS.

Additional inquiries about this partnership can be directed to the RIOS team or the CTIA/WISE team.