RIC Policy Platform

A Unified Voice for the Remanufacturing Industry

The Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC) is pleased to release its Policy Platform, updated June 2026.

Developed by the RIC Advocacy Committee and approved by the RIC Board of Directors, the Policy Platform serves as a statement of the public policies that support a strong and competitive remanufacturing industry. It was created to:

Clearly communicate RIC's positions on key policy issues.
Establish common ground across the remanufacturing industry and among RIC member companies.
Provide remanufacturing companies with a framework they can use when engaging with elected officials and policymakers, primarily in the United States.

While remanufacturers serve diverse markets and products, the industry shares common priorities that support economic growth, manufacturing competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and environmental sustainability. The Policy Platform identifies those shared priorities and provides a foundation for coordinated advocacy efforts.

What is Remanufacturing?

Remanufacturing is the process of restoring end-of-life equipment, components, and parts to original-equipment performance and quality standards. Through rigorous industrial processes, remanufacturing preserves the value embedded in products and materials, lowers lifecycle costs for customers, supports high-value domestic jobs, and keeps critical resources in productive use.

Remanufacturing strengthens U.S. manufacturing by extending product life, reducing material demand, and creating recurring economic activity from existing products and infrastructure.

RIC's Policy Priorities

Fair Global Market Access for Remanufactured Goods

Remanufactured products that meet the same safety, quality, and performance standards as original equipment should be recognized and treated accordingly in global markets. RIC supports the elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting remanufactured goods and encourages the adoption of internationally recognized remanufacturing definitions and standards.

Duty Free Treatment of Core Imports

Cores are the essential inputs used in remanufacturing and represent the foundation of the industry. RIC supports eliminating duties on imported cores that are destined for remanufacturing operations, helping strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve competitiveness, and support export opportunities.

Domestic Capacity, Innovation, and Workforce Development

Investment in remanufacturing facilities, advanced technologies, workforce training, and innovation helps strengthen America's industrial base. RIC supports policies that encourage capital investment and workforce development to ensure the continued growth and competitiveness of the remanufacturing sector.

Efficient Regulatory Pathways

Regulatory systems should recognize the unique nature of remanufactured products and provide efficient pathways for products that meet applicable safety, quality, and performance requirements. RIC supports risk-based approaches that maintain strong oversight while reducing unnecessary barriers to market participation.

Building Common Ground

One of the primary goals of the Policy Platform is to identify and communicate areas of common ground across the remanufacturing industry and among RIC member companies. By establishing shared policy priorities, the industry can speak with a stronger, more consistent voice when engaging policymakers and stakeholders.

The Policy Platform will guide RIC's advocacy efforts and serve as a resource for companies seeking to communicate the economic, manufacturing, and environmental benefits of remanufacturing.

Download the RIC Policy Platform (Updated June 2026) to learn more about the policies that support a strong, competitive, and growing remanufacturing industry.

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