Very rigorous standards and certifications

As we are committed to going beyond regulatory requirements, we have obtained ambitious certifications and product labels.

Durability of floor coverings, reduction of pollutant emissions, sustainable development: our certifications reward our efforts over the medium and long term. Our products also contribute to obtaining certifications

Sustainability

REACH Compliance and Product Safety

REACH is an European regulation managed by the European Chemicals Agency. REACH acronym stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. It lists the chemicals having or suspected of having an impact on human health, as well as the ways they can be used.

We guarantee that our building products contain no substances from the candidate list (SVHC), nor those subject to restriction (Annex XVII) or authorization (Annex XIV).

Meeting ambitious indoor air quality standards

Limiting VOC emissions from our floor coverings is a priority for Gerflor and is verified through several certifications. As such, we have obtained:

The highest grade (A+), for our PVC and linoleum floor coverings corresponding to total VOC emissions of < 1,000 μg/m3, measured 28 days after product installation, for our PVC and linoleum floor coverings
Blue Angel certification for DLW Linoleum - It is a German protocol measuring VOC emissions after 3 and 28 days, which is more rigorous than AgBB (this certification excludes PVC products)
the M1 Finnish certification measuring the rates of VOC, formaldehyde, ammonia, carcinogens, and odors after 28 days for some of our products
The American Floorscore certification, the world's most widely recognized system for VOC emissions from products, for all our flooring, based on an on-site inspection (ISO9001 certification) and measurement of VOC emissions by an external laboratory

Contributing to the environmental certification of buildings

Our products contribute to building certifications :

LEED : several credits can be obtained with Gerflor flooring, in the materials, resources and indoor environmental quality section
BREEAM : Gerflor solutions can support credits through EPDs, recycled content, low VOC, acoustic and recycling
HQE : 7 out of 14 criteria completed with Gerflor products

The detail of these contributions can be found in the TFi Product Passport Sustainability, an independent certification body based in Germany. Click here to know more.

DLW linoleum achieves Cradle to Cradle Silver™

Cradle to Cradle is a particularly stringent international certification that rewards the sustainable product development policy. To achieve Cradle to Cradle Silver™ certification, our DLW linoleum was assessed against five criteria:

toxicity of the materials used
reuse of materials in a biological or technical cycle
use of renewable energy
water management
company practices in terms of social responsibility

70+ designs accredited by DSDC

Neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's, occur in many neurological diseases due to the progressive degeneration of certain neurons. These pathologies affect memory, thinking, behaviour, as well as the ability to perform daily activities.They affect 55 million people today and will affect 132 million by 2050 (source: WHO). By using inclusive design, Gerflor enhances accessibility, well-being, and ensures participation for everyone.

Gerflor offers more than 70 designs validated and accredited by the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC). This organisation is an independent and internationally recognised centre of knowledge and expertise, dedicated to improving the lives of people with neurocognitive disorders.

Simplify the access to environmental information

Environmental datasheets: a 1-page document detailing the main environmental attributes of a product, such as its carbon footprint, raw materials, the percentage of recycled materials, recyclability and environmental certifications obtained.

EPD: 3rd party verified document detailing the carbon footprint of a product