Indoor Air Comfort® USA certification
Indoor Air Comfort® USA: Verifying compliancy
Compliancy with LEED
More than 185 000 m2 of LEED registered buildings are built each day all over the world. Compliance with the popular low-emitting material credits is extremely important to gain access to these projects and prove that your products are low-emitting.
Compliancy with BREEAM
More than 2 million buildings have been registered for this UK based sustainable building program which sets limit values on VOC Emissions and Content. Indoor Air Comfort USA shows compliancy with the general level and exemplary levels for most product categories.
Indoor Air Comfort USA is recognized by Green Building certifications and specifications
Besides being formally recognized by LEED, BREEAM, CDPH, EPA (including EPA’s Indoor AirPlus), an Indoor Air Comfort USA certified product also shows compliancy with many other programs such as WELL, CHPS, Cradle to Cradle, IgCC, and many others!
Indoor Air Comfort USA follows any changes to requirements, so that you don’t have to!
Indoor Air Comfort USA changes its specification to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of requirements. For more information about these requirements and the most updated Indoor Air Comfort USA specification, please download it here.
Trouble proving products meet VOC requirements?
Would you like to ensure that you have all the correct and up-to-date documentation to demonstrate that your products comply with the various requirements for VOC emissions and content—while also being able to market them as very low-emitting?
The Indoor Air Comfort USA certificate offers both. It is widely recognised and goes beyond the minimum requirements to prove that your product is low-emitting. Once certified, you can proudly display the logo on your products and in your communications to show that they contribute positively to human health.
The Value of Indoor Air Comfort USA
Indoor Air Comfort USA certified products provide value for manufacturers, brand owners, architects, building owners, contractors, and the end-users of the building.
Market Differentiation: An Indoor Air Comfort USA certificate distinguishes products as having the best-in-class low emissions, which can be a significant competitive advantage.
Compliance and Recognition: The certification ensures compliance with both mandatory regulations and voluntary standards in North America and beyond, making it easier to meet various market requirements. It is also recognized by major green building programs like LEED, BREEAM, and WELL.
Health and Sustainability: It demonstrates a commitment to healthier indoor environments and sustainable building practices, which can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses.
Quality Assurance: The certification process includes rigorous testing and regular audits, ensuring consistent product quality and performance.
Peace of Mind: Knowing that the materials used in their homes or workplaces meet stringent indoor air quality standards can provide consumers with peace of mind regarding their health and well-being.
Comfort and Well-being: Improved indoor air quality can enhance overall comfort and well-being, reducing the risk of health issues related to poor air quality, such as allergies and respiratory problems.
Market Appeal: Buildings constructed with certified materials can be marketed as healthier and more environmentally friendly, attracting tenants and buyers who prioritize sustainability and well-being. They also may have higher market value due to their health and sustainability credentials, making them more attractive to potential buyers or tenants.
Indoor Air Comfort USA Certification
The certification combines testing with factory audits to ensure that your products meet some of the strictest requirements on a consistent basis. Get started by contacting us today!
Certification process and key steps
Define the product range and manufacturing sites
- Provide detailed information to one of our certification specialists about the raw materials and components of the products you wish to include in the certification scope, along with the factories where these products are manufactured.
Grouping products and selecting worst-case samples
- Our certification specialists will categorize the products into relevant groups and identify the worst-case product(s) within each group to be used for initial testing.
Contract signing after successful testing
- If the initial tests are successful, the next step is to proceed with signing the certification contract.
Certification cycle begins
- Once the contract is signed, the certification cycle officially starts.
Initial audit
- An initial audit is carried out to assess compliance with the certification requirements.
Inspection report and corrective actions
- An inspection report is issued, highlighting any potential non-conformities along with the required corrective actions and deadlines for resolution.
Certificate issuance and ongoing sampling
- The certificate(s) are issued. In the following years, product samples for testing are taken by the auditor during inspections.
