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GREENGUARD Certificate

Indoor air quality

Third-party chamber testing showing the product meets VOC emission limits; Gold applies stricter limits suitable for schools and healthcare.

You might see it written as: GREENGUARD · GREENGUARD Gold · UL GREENGUARD

Issued by: UL Solutions

What it proves

Third-party chamber testing showing the product meets VOC emission limits; Gold applies stricter limits suitable for schools and healthcare.

What it does not prove

Anything about the product's ingredients, recycled content, or carbon footprint.
VOC *content* claims — emissions and content are different measurements.

Claims it can support

Has GREENGUARD Gold Certification →
low risk

Evidence checklist

Minimum authority: Third-party verified
Should state: Certificate Level · Certificate Number · Valid Until · Product Scope
Date sensitivity: Expiry matters — check the certificate is current.

Distinguish GREENGUARD from GREENGUARD Gold — limits differ significantly.

Source: UL Solutions — GREENGUARD ↗