Evaluation scheme for VOC emissions from construction products VOC emissions from construction products are an important cause of indoor air pollution. Therefore, the , founded in 1997, developed test criteria and – based on these criteria – the AgBB evaluation scheme for VOC emissions from construction products. This so-called...

Label for environment and climate friendly products and services The Blue Angel is the first and most well-known quality label of the world. For 40 years it labels products being particularily environmentally and climatically friendly: up till today more than 12.000 times the Blue Angel mark has been awarded...

Label for Cork floor coverings The was founded as early as in 1985. The aim of the organisation is, on the one hand, the quality assurance of cork products like floor coverings, insulating materials and, on the other hand, the optimisation of manufacturing processes and support and initiative of research projects....

Emissions label for furniture In cooperation with leading testing bodies like TÜV Rheinland, eco-INSTITUT Cologne, German Federal Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) and DIN Consumer Council the German Quality Assurance Association (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel – DGM) has developed emissions classifications for furniture and out of these the first global...

Sustainable building certification system Since 2009, the has been awarding certification to buildings that meet various criteria for sustainable, environmentally friendly and economically efficient construction. The certificate is awarded in platinum, gold, silver or bronze. In terms of content, the DGNB system is based on life cycle assessment, performance...

Testing for DIBt approval  | | | EAD As the German licensing, approval and assessment body, DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik – German Institute for Structural Engineering) is the key contact for all questions concerning the construction regulation of construction products and types of construction. DIBt issues national technical...

Label for low-emission installation and construction products EMICODE® seal is the quality mark of the . Since 1997, GEV awards its quality mark GEV EMICODE® to low-emission flooring underlays and construction products. In the focus of the tests according to ISO 16000 is the VOC missions’ behaviour which are,...

Label for furniture Golden M is the quality mark of the German Furniture Quality Assurance Association (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel – DGM) which is part of the German Quality Assurance Association RAL. The test basis for the Golden M is the quality assurance RAL-GZ 430 (General Quality and Test Specifications...

Worldwide standard for natural textiles The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a worldwide standard for the processing of textiles made from biologically produced natural fibers. In 2005 the International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard (IWG), consisting of member organisations , , and , developed the first...

Testing for evaluations Kiwa is a leading specialist in quality testing, product, eco and system certification and environmental services. It offers its customers a wide range of services in the areas of testing, inspection and certification. With 4,300 employees, Kiwa is a strong international partner in over 40 countries....