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SCS FloorScore®

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FloorScore® is a certification for commercial and residential hard-surface flooring products and flooring adhesives. Developed in conjunction with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute, products must comply with indoor air quality and VOC emission requirements set by California Section 01350, and meet rigorous quality management standards in manufacturing. Certification and documentation help products qualify for credits within the LEED rating systems.

Learn more: SCS FloorScore® websiteExternal Site

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

Conformity with SCS FloorScore®'s standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following ISO 17011 Accreditation, ISO 17021 Management system certification, ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories, ISO 19011 QMS and EMS auditing (and auditor qualifications), ISO / IEC Guide 65 Product Certification

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Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

SCS Global Services (SCS)

Member of

ISO

Type

For-profit

Also manages

Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits, SCS Recycled Content, SCS Indoor Advantage, SCS Sustainable Choice, Certified Pesticide Residue Free, and SCS Certified Biodegradable


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Key data

Year ecolabel est. 2004

Classification | Who, what, where

Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Building products Machinery & Equipment Other

Other categories: flooring adhesives & hard surface flooring


Where this ecolabel is found
Canada China Germany Mexico Sweden United Kingdom United States



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Last updated: 6 March 2013