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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