Universal Testing & Research Center (Division of Sustainable Stewardship Private Limited), an ISO 17025:2017 certified Laboratory approved by BIS, NABL and QAI.The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB) or the German Sustainable Building Council is a certification system for sustainable buildings. When it comes to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde measurements for DGNB certification, specific requirements may be outlined in the DGNB criteria or guidelines

• Emission Testing:
  Products used in construction and interiors, such as paints, adhesives, flooring, and furniture, may undergo emission testing. This involves measuring the release of VOCs and formaldehyde from these products.
• Compliance with Standards:
  DGNB may reference specific standards for emission testing. Common standards for VOC emissions include ISO 16000 series, which includes methods for measuring VOCs in indoor air. Formaldehyde emissions can be measured using standards such as EN 717-1.
• Emission Limits:
  DGNB criteria may specify acceptable emission limits for VOCs and formaldehyde from various building products. These limits are set to ensure a healthy indoor air quality for building occupants.
• Low-Emission Products:
  DGNB may encourage or require the use of low-emission or low-VOC products to minimize the impact on indoor air quality.
• Product Certification:
  Products with low emissions may be certified by third-party programs or comply with specific eco-labels. Certification schemes like the Blue Angel, EMICODE, or GreenGuard may be referenced by DGNB.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Project teams seeking DGNB certification typically need to provide documentation on the VOC and formaldehyde emissions of building materials used. This information contributes to the assessment of indoor air quality.

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