Swedish rating system for sustainable and pollutant-free construction

Byggvarubedömningen is a Swedish organisation specialising in the assessment of construction products in terms of their environmental and health impact. The aim of the organisation is to promote sustainable and pollutant-free construction and thus to contribute to creating a healthier environment for present and future generations.

Byggvarubedömningen provides a platform for evaluating construction products based on criteria such as chemical content and environmental impact over the entire life cycle. The ratings are based on a traffic light system that categorises products as ‘Recommended’ (green), ‘Accepted’ (yellow) and ‘To avoid’ (red). This system also enables consumers without in-depth specialist knowledge to make informed decisions about sustainable building.

Another central component of the organisation is a logbook tool that ensures the traceability of built-in products. This is particularly important for identifying substances that currently appear harmless but could prove harmful in the future.

Byggvarubedömningen is also committed to sustainable supply chains in the construction industry. Since 2006, the criteria for the assessment have been continuously developed and adapted to new scientific findings and legal requirements.

Emission and pollutant testing in accordance with BVB assessment requirements

As an accredited testing body for emission and pollutant tests, eco-INSTITUT is happy to be your contact for the product tests required by the BVB assessment requirements (see tab ‘Download documents’)

About Byggvarubedömningen

Byggvarubedömningen was founded in 2006 through the fusion of the two organisations Milab and Byggdmiljö. Milab consisted mainly of private actors, while Byggdmiljö was mainly supported by the public sector. Both organisations were committed to minimising risks and replacing harmful chemicals in the construction industry. The fusion of these two groups led to the creation of a new organisation that focused on the environmental assessment of building materials. The most important property owners in Sweden were instrumental in the foundation and established standards for assessing the environmental properties of construction products.

Source: https://byggvarubedomningen.com/ (last accessed October 15th, 2024)

Subject to change without notice; last update: October 15th, 2024

Graphics: Byggvarubedömningen