by AF 0301 j3 — March 3, 2010—Intertek, a provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, has launched an Environmental Certification Program for building products manufacturers.
The program encompasses a range of furniture and building products and validates attributes such as recycled content, solar reflectance, emissions and energy efficiency. Manufacturers that meet the stringent requirements of Intertek’s Environmental Certification process are awarded Intertek’s Green Leaf Mark and label scheme for use on product, packaging and promotional materials.
“We realized an urgent need for a well-designed and operated certification program that helps retailers, and manufacturers of building materials verify environmental credentials,” said Deg Priest, Global Senior Director Building Products, Intertek. “This program was designed to create an eco-label that is meaningful, trustworthy and valuable to the entire supply chain, from manufacturers and retailers of building materials, to purchasers, specifiers and consumers.”
Intertek’s Environmental Certification Program aims to eliminate the confusion in the eco-labeling marketplace and covers a wide range of materials, including building products, furniture, floor coverings, roofing materials and more.
For more information, see the Intertek Web site.
