VOC and Formaldehyde Emission Testing
VOC Testing Reinforces Confidence in Safety
Furniture and building materials may emit various kinds of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that have an impact on indoor air quality and may, as a result, affect human health. Examples of common health disorders related to VOCs include headaches, abnormal tiredness, malaise, irritation of the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, eye irritation, and skin problems. As a consequence of such health risks, many countries have established mandatory or voluntary rating systems to control the emission of VOCs, formaldehyde and other hazardous substances in construction and furnishing materials.
TÜV Rheinland provides independent test marks that serve as proof of your products’ compliance with the relevant regulations (EN717-1, ASTM D6007-02, ISO 16000-3,6,9,11,BIFMA X7.1-2007 and M7.1-2007). Our highly experienced team offers you the knowledge, direction and security you need to gain access to international markets.
TÜV Rheinland is Your Reliable Partner
- We have highly qualified scientists who work very closely with our head laboratory in Germany, which boasts more than 20 years of experience and expertise in this arena
- Our test procedures are all quality-accredited in accordance with ISO 17025
- Our Hong Kong laboratory is accredited to carry out tests according to the ISO 16000-9 and EN717-1 standards
- We can issue test reports in a variety of languages (including English, German, French and Spanish)
- Our network and team of experts in greater China provides you with professional consultation and one-stop services
- Our experts can help you raise internal awareness of Eco-design by offering training and consultationSpecializing in the whole life cycle of products, we can help you to streamline the processes and reduce cost
- We offer you a platform to demonstrate your commitment to the environment and the society
Our Services
- Formaldehyde emission testing of wooden furniture and its wooden components
- VOC emission testing of furniture, decoration and construction materials
- Tailor-made tests according to the buyer’s standards and needs
Test Procedure
- Sample placed into test chamber
- Test chamber purged with clean air for up to 28 days
- Air samples taken at chamber outlet
- Analysis of air sample
- Calculation of emission factors and other parameters
Legal or Voluntary Requirements/Systems in Different Countries
- EU flower - Europe
- AgBB/DIBt, Ü mark - Germany
- Blue Angel - Germany
- Protocol AFSSET - France
- M1 Classification - Finland
- LEED IEQ credits - USA
- BIFMA - USA
Additional Services
- Internal training and consulting
- Explanation of relevant regulations, testing standard and assessment methods
Product Scope
- All products that employ wooden materials (including furniture and construction materials, HiFi speakers with wooden housing, and wooden storage boxes or containers)
- All products that employ foams
- All products containing a significant amount of glue
- Lacquered products
- Products with a suspicious smell (subject to odour tests)
