SCS Biodegradable Certification applies to liquid products such as cleaners, degreasers, detergents, and soaps. The Biodegradable Certification is designed to verify that products degrade safely and efficiently under worst-case circumstances and prevent chemicals from entering the environment at a rate that could reach harmful concentrations before degradation can occur. To be certified biodegradable, a product must degrade within a 10-day timeframe, meeting standards set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for “Ready Biodegradability.” In addition, the product must to be non-toxic to aquatic life and must not contribute to the growth of oxygen-depleting plant life.
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SCS FloorScore®, Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits, SCS Recycled Content, SCS Indoor Advantage, SCS Sustainable Choice, and Certified Pesticide Residue Free
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Cleaning products
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United States
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Last updated: 19 March 2020