UL GREENGUARD Gold certification
UL Solutions
UL GREENGUARD Gold certifies low-chemical emissions for healthier spaces.
The UL GREENGUARD Gold certification takes approximately 8 weeks.
Key Strengths
- Recognized by LEED, WELL, and other major green building rating systems
- Tests for over 10,000 chemicals — one of the most rigorous emissions standards available
- Special emphasis on safety for sensitive populations in schools and healthcare settings
- Backed by UL Solutions, a globally trusted safety science organization
- Widely recognized by architects, specifiers, and procurement professionals
- Helps manufacturers differentiate products in competitive sustainability-focused markets
Ideal For
Best suited for product manufacturers of building materials, furniture, flooring, finishes, and consumer goods who want to demonstrate low chemical emissions and gain access to green building markets. Particularly valuable for companies targeting LEED-certified projects, schools, healthcare facilities, or other sensitive environments where indoor air quality is a priority.
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2001
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