The IBR Seal of Approval identifies building products tested for specific emissions and substances against published IBR testing criteria.
The testing procedure is subject to an independent third-party audit by DEKRA.
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Testing criteria
Published IBR criteria form the basis for product testing.
Product testing
Products are independently tested against the applicable IBR criteria.
Independent third-party review
DEKRA independently reviews the testing process.
since 1982
IBR has been assessing building products from a building biology perspective
300+
tested products in the IBR directory
DEKRA
independent third-party audit of the testing procedure
Find building products bearing the IBR Seal of Approval by product name, manufacturer or category.
Have your building product assessed against the IBR testing criteria. If it meets the applicable requirements, it may qualify for the IBR Seal of Approval.
In addition to testing building products, IBR examines indoor air quality. Our analyses provide information about selected substances in indoor environments and support the assessment of measurement results.
Measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde
Examination of building materials and furnishings
Interpretation of results and recommendations for next steps
Written documentation of the results
Note: Certification confirms that a product met the requirements of the applicable testing programme at the time of testing. It does not provide a comprehensive assessment of a product’s suitability for health or of the health effects of an entire indoor environment.
Testing building products against published criteria since 1982.
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