Product Certification
Summary:
[Introduction to Greenguard Certification] GREENGUARD is the abbreviation for indoor air quality certification, known in Chinese as "绿色卫士" (Green Guardian). The GREENGUARD certification standard is an internationally recognized voluntary standard that establishes requirements for low-emission indoor products, such as building materials, furnishings, cleaning products, and electronic devices. Emission standards vary based on product formulation and use. These standards are maintained by UL Environment and are incorporated into health emission standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California, and other well-known public health organizations. The testing method is based on GREENGUARD's "Dynamic Environmental Control Chamber Testing Method for Chemical Emissions," where all products are tested in a dynamic environmental control chamber. This testing method is based on guidelines from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D-5116-06 and D-6670-01, the furniture testing standards issued by the U.S. EPA, the indoor furniture and building materials agreement established by Washington State, and the special environmental requirements of California's DHS Standard Chapter 01350. The volatile level determination requires that products meet the relevant regulations for indoor air collection, meaning the products must be unpackaged and produced within the last 7 days. In the North American market, 85% of office furniture consumers believe that products with the GREENGUARD label are environmentally superior to those from other companies. For office furniture companies that need to export, their international buyers even explicitly require GREENGUARD certification. [Scope of Greenguard Certification] A. Adhesives and Sealants B. Insulation Materials C. Air Filters D. Office Equipment E. Bedding F. Ceiling Systems G. Cleaning and Maintenance Products H. Electronic Devices I. Flooring J. Furniture K. Paints and Coatings L. Surface Materials M. Textiles N. Windows [Greenguard Certification Process] A. Submit company and product information; B. Estimate testing costs, scope, and duration; C. Preliminary product assessment will involve some testing of selected products to determine volatile levels. This stage will establish whether the product can meet GREENGUARD standards and whether production processes need to be altered, allowing for early identification and resolution of issues before large-scale product testing. The laboratory will provide detailed testing plans and analysis reports to help improve the chemical emissions of your products. D. Primary Testing: Select products for testing based on the testing plan and procedures. This process will familiarize the company with the product's emissions. If the company wishes to test the entire production line, it can skip step four and proceed to step five. E. Online Finished Product Testing: Testing will be conducted according to GREENGUARD's testing plan and procedures. In most cases, it is not necessary to test every product, but different components will be tested. For example, if a company produces office chairs, one type of product will be tested first, followed by testing of distinct components, such as fabric and filling materials. This can shorten the testing cycle without affecting results while keeping costs to a minimum. F. Environmental Situation Description and Documentation: The company must provide a document describing its environmental situation and production processes to the consulting company, including recycling plans, waste reduction plans, non-toxic material usage, eco-friendly packaging, and corporate safety and health plans. G. Product List and Identification: After passing the tests, companies can use the GREENGUARD label on their products, packaging, and marketing materials. H. Regular Product and Product Line Testing: Products will be regularly tested to ensure consistent quality and ongoing compliance with GREENGUARD standards. What is the difference between GREENGUARD certification levels and Gold certification? The Gold certification's emission limits consider the safety factors for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly). In addition to meeting over 360 VOC emission and total chemical emission limits, GREENGUARD Gold certified products must also comply with the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for Testing and Evaluating VOC Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1 (2010)" (also known as CA01350). GREENGUARD Gold certification has higher requirements, greater credibility, and, of course, a higher threshold for applying companies. GREENGUARD Certification Sample: Ningbo Shangdu Certification Company has extensive experience in certification consulting and is committed to providing comprehensive one-stop certification services for major enterprises nationwide. If you would like to learn more about this certification or obtain a certification quote, please call 13736130593 (24 hours), and we will respond to you promptly!
Introduction to GREENGUARD Certification
GREENGUARD is the abbreviation for indoor air quality certification, translated into Chinese as 绿色卫士. The GREENGUARD certification standard is a voluntary standard recognized internationally, establishing relevant requirements for low-emission indoor products, such as building materials, decorations, furniture, cleaning products, and electronic devices. Emission standards vary based on product formulation and use. These standards are maintained by UL Environment and are incorporated into health emission standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California, and other well-known public health organizations.
The testing method is based on GREENGUARD's "Dynamic Environmental Control Chamber Testing Method for Chemical Emissions". All products will be tested in a dynamic environmental control chamber. This testing method is based on the guidelines of ASTM D-5116-06 and D-6670-01, the furniture testing standards issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the indoor furniture and building materials agreement established by the state of Washington, and the special environmental requirements of California's DHS standard Chapter 01350. Products used for emission level determination must meet the relevant regulations for indoor air collection, meaning the products must be unpackaged and produced within 7 days.
In the North American market, 85% of office furniture consumers believe that products with the GREENGUARD label are environmentally superior to those from other companies. For office furniture companies that need to export, their international buyers even explicitly require GREENGUARD certification.
Scope of GREENGUARD Certification
A Adhesives and Sealants
B Insulation Materials
C Air Filters
D Office Equipment
E Bedding
F Ceiling Systems
G Cleaning and Maintenance Products
H Electronic Devices
I Flooring
J Furniture
K Paints and Coatings
L Surface Materials
M Textiles
N Windows
GREENGUARD Certification Process
A. Submit company and product information;
B. Estimate testing costs, scope, and duration
C. Product pre-inspection assessment
Before determining the emission level, selected products will undergo some testing. This stage will determine whether the product can meet GREENGUARD standards and whether changes to the production process are necessary. This allows for early detection and identification of issues before large-scale product testing. The laboratory will provide detailed testing plans and analysis reports to help you improve the chemical emissions of your products.
D. Preliminary Testing
Select products for testing based on the testing plan and procedures. Such procedures will make the company more familiar with the emissions of the products. If the company wishes to test the entire production line, it can skip the fourth step and proceed directly to the fifth step.
E. Measure Online Finished Products
Testing will be conducted according to GREENGUARD's testing plan and procedures. In most cases, it is not necessary to test every product, but different components will be tested. For example, if a company produces office chairs, it will first test one type of product, then test separate components that differ from this product, such as fabric materials, fillings, etc. This can shorten the testing cycle without affecting the results while keeping costs to a minimum.
F. Description of Environmental Conditions and Environmental Documentation
The company must provide a description document of its environmental conditions and production processes to 尚都咨询公司, including recycling plans, waste reduction plans, non-toxic material usage, environmentally friendly packaging, and corporate safety and health plans.
G. Product List and Product Identification: After passing the testing, the company can use the GREENGUARD label on its products, packaging, and marketing materials.
H. Regular Product and Product Line Testing: Products will be regularly tested to ensure consistency in product quality and continued compliance with GREENGUARD standards.
What is the difference between GREENGUARD certification levels and Gold certification?
The Gold certification emission limits take into account safety factors for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly). In addition to meeting over 360 VOC emission and total chemical emission limits, products with GREENGUARD Gold certification must also comply with the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for Testing and Evaluating VOC Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1 (2010)" (also known as CA01350). The requirements for GREENGUARD Gold certification are higher, making it more credible, and of course, the threshold for applying companies is also higher.
Sample of GREENGUARD Certification
Ningbo 尚都 Certification Company has rich experience in certification consulting and is committed to providing comprehensive one-stop certification services for major enterprises across the country. If you want to learn more about this certification or obtain a certification quote, please call 13736130593 (24 hours), and we will respond to you as soon as possible!
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