Certified Resilient Flooring Certification Sustainability Certification in Dubai Abu Dhabi UAE Doha Qatar Oman Muscat GCC Under NSF/ANSI 332
NSF/ANSI 332 is a voluntary, multi-attribute standard that evaluates the environmental and social impacts of resilient flooring products. Manufacturers can build on their FloorScore certification and meet their sustainability goals while also contributing to LEED v4 credits as well as meeting EPA ecolabel and GSA procurement requirements – Certified Resilient Flooring Certification.
As the exclusive certification body for FloorScore, EnviroLink has unrivalled experience in the flooring industry. Manufacturers are able to work with the same audit team each year, which provides continuity and a streamlined approach to achieving and maintaining multiple certifications. EnviroLink also provides marketing support upon certification to help manufacturers promote their product achievements. Certified Resilient Flooring Certification Sustainability Certification in Dubai Abu Dhabi UAE Doha Qatar Oman Muscat GCC Under NSF/ANSI 332
Program Details
- Eligible Products : Products eligible for certification include, but are not limited to: vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile, sheet vinyl, rubber, polymeric, laminate and linoleum flooring products in which the wearing surface is non-textile. Also included are flooring accessories such as wall base, moldings, and stair treads. The standard is applicable to products manufactured in one facility or multiple facilities, and in one country or multiple countries.
- NSF/ANSI 332 Criteria : Qualification for certification under the NSF/ANSI 332 standard for resilient flooring requires conformance with criteria under six categories:
- Product Design
- Product Manufacturing
- Long-term Value
- End-of-Life Management
- Corporate Governance
- Innovation
- Points earned under each of these categories determine the level of certification earned:
- Conformant - Basic certification level
- Silver - Second tier of certification
- Gold - Third Tier certification, moving toward best practices
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Platinum - Highest level of performance recognized
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Process & Benefits
- Scope : EnviroLink scopes the project and prepares a proposal which includes a detailed explanation of process, deliverables, cost, and timeline.
- Client agrees to scope, signs a work order, purchases the NSF/ANSI 332 standard, and an SCS account manager is assigned to guide the client through the certification process.
- Data Collection Client completes Data Request Form, identifying credits to be pursued and submits to auditor along with supporting documentation.
- Once sufficient data is collected, an onsite audit is scheduled.
- Onsite Audit : The EnviroLink auditor conducts an onsite audit.
- Onsite audits typically take 4-6 hours per facility.
- Corrective Actions : Client responds to any non-conformities or new information requests.
- Reporting : The EnviroLink auditor prepares a draft Assessment Report that details the findings of the audit, including nonconformities, and opportunities for improvement.
- Certification Decision : An EnviroLink reviewer conducts a final review of the draft Assessment Report and makes the certification decision.
- Upon successful certification, client is listed in EnviroLink Green Products Guide, the levelcertified.org website, and is granted the right to use the approved level® logo.
- Certification Maintenance :The certification period is 3 years.
- A surveillance audit of a sampling of credits and an onsite audit is required in the middle of the certification period (18 months/ 1.5 years)
- A full scale renewal occurs every 3 years.
Benefits of Certified Resilient Flooring Certification
- Contributes to LEED v4 credits and other building schemes
- Meets criteria for EPA ecolabel and GSA procurement requirements
- Complements FloorScore certification, allowing for bundled discounts and audits
- Provides a comprehensive review of manufacturers’ sustainability program
- Guides manufacturers on a path towards continuous improvement