How to identify green signs on building materials

The so-called "green trademarks" have their own differences in identity, and the meaning of the representatives is different. Familiar with their identity, when choosing "green products", they can be more like a mirror. Many furniture labels do not contain formaldehyde content, but as long as it is a regular manufacturer, there is a formaldehyde content test report, consumers can ask for a test report from the merchant. The following small series tells you how to identify the green logo on the building materials.

China Environmental Label

China's highest level of product environmental protection mark, the mark is the official environmental protection mark of China. Authorized by the Environmental Certification Center established by the State Environmental Protection Administration. The China Environmental Label has strict audit requirements for the applicants, and only if they prove that they are among the top 30% in the industry, they are eligible to apply for certification.

China Environmental Label Type II

Also known as the "environmental self-declaration logo." The basis for becoming a Type II environmental label is that the company needs to select one or more of the 12 environmental standards defined by the international standard to make a self-environment statement and verify it by a third party.

China Environmental Label Type III

Also known as the "environmental information bulletin logo." The company may publish one or more environmental information of the product according to the content of the public's most interest and shall be verified by a third party. For example, some companies claim that their products have low formaldehyde content. They must publish specific data on formaldehyde content. After verification by the certification body, they are authorized to use the mark.

China Environmental Product Certification Mark

The environmental protection product certification project carried out by the Central Certification Center (CSC) includes certifications for plates, coatings and furniture. Green selection logo: It is similar to the type III environmental label and is uniformly certified by the China Commodity Society (CSCS). Tips: The specific content of environmental protection information on the II and III environmental label certifications, consumers can take a closer look to confirm which product has achieved environmental protection requirements.