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New classification of the materials used to manufacture furniture with respect to emission of volatile organic compounds

25-10-2023

In January 2023 the Italian standard UNI 11896 “Classificazione dei materiali con cui sono realizzati in mobili in relazione alla loro emissione di sostanze organiche volatili” was published.

Webinar: new restriction from European Commission on formaldehyde emissions from products

23-10-2023

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our weminar on 21-11-2023 on the EU Commission Regulation (EU) on formaldehyde emissions from products

Normec Product Testing successfully passed GEV 2023 Round Robin emission test

16-10-2023

GEV evaluation is based upon correctness of identification of the most relevant emitted substances. Normec Product Testing is now included in GEV list of recommended laboratories.

LEED v4.1 – update April 2023

23-06-2023

There is a new LEED update from April-2023 concerning the Regional ACP for LEM VOC Emissions Evaluation. Learn more about the changes.

EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation Normec Product Testing

20-06-2023

Normec Product Testing has successfully undergone a BELAC EN ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) first surveillance audit resulting in accreditation.

Normec Product Testing fully integrated into Normec

17-11-2022

What began in 2019 as a joint venture between VITO and Servaco is now coming to an end. Normec fully acquires the shares. Therefore Normec Product Testing is now fully integrated into Normec.

GREENGUARD certification – update August 2022

30-08-2022

UL Solutions published the updated UL 2821 standard: “GREENGUARD Certification Program Method for Measuring and Evaluating Chemical Emissions From Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings”.

Normec Product Testing successfully passed BAM 2021 Round Robin emission test

10-05-2022

The objective of the round robin test was the quality assurance of test chamber measurements for VOC/SVOC from construction materials using existing standards.

GEV Testing Method – update April 2022

14-04-2022

Recently, an updated version of the GEV Testing Method as well as the corresponding product matrix and product index were published.

New version of German MVV TB

19-01-2022

On 17th January 2022, a new version of German MVV TB (Muster-Verwaltungsvorschrift Technische Baubestimmungen), 2021/1, was published.

German AgBB scheme – update June 2021

05-07-2021

On 16th June 2021, the German Federal Environment Agency published the updated AgBB scheme.

Certifications according to CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED® VERSION 4.0 product standard

05-07-2021

Normec Product Testing offers VOC emissions testing according to the requirements of the Cradle to Cradle Version 4.0 product standard.

Danish Indoor Climate Labelling – Emission criteria updated

02-07-2021

The Danish Indoor Climate Label has recently introduced three emission classes to the labelling scheme.

EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation Normec Product Testing

15-06-2021

Normec Product Testing has successfully undergone a BELAC EN ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) second surveillance audit.

Normec Product Testing successfully passed GEV 2020 Round Robin emission test

14-04-2021

GEV organized a round-robin test on determination of VOC emissions.