The Institut für Baubiologie Rosenheim GmbH (IBR) was founded in 1982. The institute’s objective is to incorporate building biology and human ecology considerations into the assessment of residential environments and to provide planners, architects and construction professionals with information to support the selection and use of construction products.
One of the institute’s main activities today is the awarding of the IBR Seal of Approval. The seal helps consumers make informed choices when selecting tested construction products. It identifies products that have been assessed in accordance with the applicable IBR testing criteria and that, at the time of certification, met the specified requirements for the parameters examined.
Depending on the product category, selected characteristics relating to emissions, material composition, building biology and the environment may be examined and assessed. Details of the characteristics examined, the testing methods and assessment criteria applied, and the validity period of the certification are provided in the relevant certificate, test report and associated testing criteria.
The seal applies exclusively to the specified product or the tested product variant and to the characteristics expressly examined. It does not constitute a comprehensive statement regarding all potential health or environmental impacts of a product, nor does it guarantee suitability in relation to an individual’s health conditions or sensitivities.
The IBR Seal of Approval has been awarded for more than 40 years. Around 300 products from manufacturers in Germany and other countries have been awarded or currently hold a valid IBR Seal of Approval. The certification status, scope and validity period can be found in the supporting documentation for the relevant product.