| Cover | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-16465 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Retractable Technologies, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000946563 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2599762 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | TX |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 511 Lobo Lane |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Little Elm |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75068-5295 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Local Phone Number | 294-1010 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | RVP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
