Labelling system for emissions from construction products, furniture and furnishings

The voluntary labelling system Danish Indoor Climate Labelling (DICL) – Dansk Indeklima Mærkning (DIM) – was launched by the Danish Ministry of Housing in 1993 and is operated ever since by the Danish Technological Institute (Teknologisk Institut).

Aim

The aim of the DICL is to improve indoor air quality by providing information on emissions from construction products, furniture and other furnishings.

Criteria and requirements

The label specifies a range of requirements for product emissions and is awarded in three classes. The main focus is on the quantification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde, but emissions of carcinogenic substances are also analysed.

In addition to the general labelling criteria that apply to all products, there are various criteria for the respective product groups. (see also tab ‘Further links’). The testing period covers 3 or 28 days.

The test procedure in accordance with EN 16516 (see also the ‘Downloads’ tab for further information) and the requirements are similar to the German AgBB scheme. PLEASE NOTE: The R value is calculated in a similar way to the AgBB LCI value list, but the TVOC value differs from the AgBB specifications!

Basic requirements:

Illustration without requirements for particle release | Graphic: © Danish Technological Institute

Classifications:

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Subject to change without notice; last updated 18 July 2024

Source & graphic: Grafiken: Danish Technological Institute: https://indeklimamaerket.dk/in-english/ (last accessed 18th July 2024)