In addition to the compulsory CE certification, the products of resilient floor manufacturers from Europe and the Americas will also conduct various hazardous substance release tests and environmental performance tests. They are based on the products’ actual performance and selling points. Environmental certification for PVC flooring and linoleum, environmental and hazardous substance release certification for construction products, FloorScore, Greenguard, and SMaRT, are three well-known certifications:
1.FloorScore
FloorScore certification is the world’s leading independent certification.
The third-party certification of the United States Scientific Certification System (SCS) and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) has undergone rigorous testing and certification to ensure that the indoor air quality meets the requirements of healthy emission standards. The evaluation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) must meet the most stringent measurement and health-based specifications.
In the FloorScore certification requirements, manufacturers must submit a written quality control plan, which includes strict requirements for the supply chain management. Through the development or purchase of raw materials with target low concentration (VOCs), the manufactured products meet the standards and pass the certification. Floor Score can be a more comprehensive certification. That is to say that it is the world’s most stringent indoor air quality standard.
For PVC conductive tiles products in China, we Jinhaifloor is the only one to have the FloorScore certificates.
2.Greenguard
The abbreviation of GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification. All GREENGUARD standards are documented, published to the public (and testing protocols are announced simultaneously), and reviewed by public health/toxicology advisory groups.
The GREENGUARD indoor air quality standard is one of the most stringent indoor air quality standards globally. It is based on the existing standards and guidelines of national and international public health institutions. The standard establishes relevant requirements for low emissions of indoor products, such as building materials, decoration, furniture, cleaning supplies, and electronic products. Products that can obtain GREENGUARD certification also prove that the product has passed the most authoritative indoor air quality certification test globally.
3.SMaRT
SMaRT (Sustainable Materials Rating Technology) certification is a set of recognized standards for evaluating products’ sustainable performance. Its product categories cover 80% of the world’s construction products, including fabrics, floors, and brick walls, paint, etc.
SMaRT certification is the only sustainable product standard (24 leading product sustainability criteria). It simultaneously meets the five key requirements of global unified standards, comprehensive content, simplified processes, resource conservation. It can supply chain models, including evaluating products throughout their lives. Cycle and sustainability performance in the supply chain. Its key evaluation indicators include health and safety, environment, social justice, and recycling. The SMaRT certification process is open and transparent and can be verified repeatedly.
Products that can obtain smart certification must have excellent performance in sustainable growth goals. For example, degradation of natural capital expenditures, reduced burnt materials, and carbon footprints. It must be recognized by third-party organizations such as American Institute of Architects (AIA), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, Sustainable Furniture Council. Moreover, it should obtaine in the corresponding evaluation Specify the estimated score.
It can see that in addition to strictly testing the release of VOC harmful substances and limiting the critical value. At the same time, SMaRT tracks the sustainability of the product and the ecological footprint in the life cycle. Therefore, the product that has obtained the SMaRT certification can be in the corresponding green. Get a higher score in the building rating system.
