Indoor Air Quality Certification
The Indoor Advantage™ certification program, developed by Scientific Certification systems (SCS), certifies manufacturers on the basis of compliance with specific indoor air quality emissions requirements.
SCS Indoor Advantage is designed for non-flooring products that are intended for use within an enclosed indoor environment, including: wall coverings, insulation, systems furniture, seating, casework, and paints.
There are two levels of certification offered under the program—Indoor Advantage and Indoor Advantage Gold™. Both certifications are based on the SCS standard EC-10.2 for indoor air quality performance, which was published in May, 2007.
There are three core requirements for product certification under the Indoor Advantage program:
- Submission of key documentation, including:
- Product formulations or component materials
- Manufacturing production protocols
- Quality control systems
- An on-site audit of manufacturing facilities
- Laboratory testing of product samples
