GREENGUARD

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Founded in 2001, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is a third-party organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Programs. The Institute’s mission is to improve human health and quality of life through programs that reduce chemical exposure and improve indoor air quality. GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® products must meet standards for low chemical emissions based on established health criteria from key public health agencies. GREENGUARD Certification is used by organizations, government agencies, building programs and codes around the world. Visit www.greenguard.org.

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Conformity assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

Conformity with GREENGUARD's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories, ISO / IEC Guide 65 Product Certification

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Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute

Member of

GEN

Type

Non-profit

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None.


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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Building products Buildings Cleaning products Textiles Other


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Last updated: 20 January 2012