CRI Green Label
Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI)
Certify carpet, cushion, and adhesive products for low VOC emissions and indoor air quality
Key Strengths
- One of the longest-running carpet VOC emissions programs, established in 1992
- Widely recognized by LEED, CHPS, and other green building rating systems
- Covers carpet, cushion, and adhesive products in a single program
- Scientifically established VOC testing standards for indoor air quality
- Green Label Plus tier offers an even higher standard for lowest-emitting products
- Helps manufacturers differentiate products in competitive commercial markets
Ideal For
CRI Green Label is best suited for carpet, cushion, and adhesive manufacturers seeking to demonstrate low VOC emissions and indoor air quality compliance. It is particularly valuable for companies whose products are specified in commercial, institutional, or residential construction projects where indoor air quality standards are required or preferred by architects, specifiers, and building owners.
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Certification
English
1992
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Program WebsiteCarpet & Rug Institute (CRI)Last verified Mar 11, 2026