Green Services

Recognized globally for our certification programs, QAI Laboratory’s green certification assures your   customers that your products are good for the planet and that your company is environmentally responsible. QAI can help you build trust with your customers with green certification. In step with global interest in sustainability and environmentally sound products, QAI can help certify that your products meet scientifically measured green standards, and help build good-will with your clients. Our full-service capabilities can help expedite the certification process and help get your product to market faster.

Why Green Certification?

The overall demand for green products is growing and to help break into new markets, build consumer trust, and sell more products, green certification makes a difference. With green products set to double in the next five years in some markets, certification can allow you to tap into this rapidly growing segment. In addition, in certain cities, strict guidelines are being signed into law requiring green standard products. For example, the California Green Building Code Jan.1, 2011 requires significant green standards adherence. Many other jurisdictions are also following this trend by picking up guidelines from the International Green Building Codes and the International Energy Efficiency Regulations. To remain competitive in the changing environment, companies often have to offer green certified products.

LEED Program

One competitive advantage when you certify your products with QAI, is the ability to supply products for LEED rated projects. The LEED Green Building Rating System is now the nationally accepted standard for the design, construction and operation of green buildings.

FTC Regulation

Too many companies are claiming ‘green’ without proper proof or certification. By certifying your product as green with QAI, you can avoid potential fines by the FTC, which is aggressively researching and pursuing ‘green’ claims by manufacturers.

Certification Program and Directory

When you certify your product with QAI, you will not only have a mark establishing your product as a trusted brand, but your product will be listed in QAI’s Online Directory of Listed Products. This valuable resource is one of the most visited and researched pages on our website, and can potentially help build sales for your product.

QAI Accreditations

QAI has a multitude of accreditations in the US and Canada; Manufacturers can rest assured that QAI certification is well regarded and in conformity with accrediting standards.  As a leader in our industry, our expertise helps us certify your products faster.

Full Service Capabilities

A key advantage to working with QAI is our full service capabilities. We can conduct all testing, inspection and certification processes in-house, and can help save both time and money during the certification process. For more information on Green Certification, contact us at any of our addresses listed below.

QAI Green Certification Program

There are many standards and certification options available to manufacturers looking to help gain a competitive market advantage. Some of the certifications now offered by QAI include:

• Recycled Content of Materials
• Sustainable Product Certification
• Rapidly Renewable Materials
• Environmental Product Declaration
• Regionally Extracted, Harvested or Manufactured Materials or Products
• Reclamation Program
• Certified Wood and Certified Wood Content in Products
• Energy Efficiency Certification
• Water Efficiency
• Solar Reflectance, Thermal Emittance and Solar Reflective Index of Roof Coverings
• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content and

Emissions of Adhesives and Sealants

• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content and Emissions of Emissions of Paints and Coatings
• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content and Emissions of Paints and Varnishes
• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content and Emissions of Floor Covering Products
• Durability of Paints and Coatings
• Low Toxicity or Low Hazardous Substances
• Mold Resistance
• No Formaldehyde Emissions

Benefits to Manufacturers

QAI is a full-service certification, testing and inspection organization, and will oversee the certification process, including: plan development, sampling, testing, quality documentation, inspection, data package and draft report. In short, QAI becomes the single point of contact for you, allowing a quicker process and faster time-to-market.

Fast and Easy Process

Working with the experienced team at QAI makes your Green Certification a smooth and simple process. Our experienced team knows the ins-and-outs of the program and will help guide you to a successful conclusion with a minimal amount of your efforts required. For more information, and to see how simple the process can be on the QAI Green Certification program, please contact us at any time with any questions. We look forward to working with you.