Certification Process

Once a manufacturer initiates the GREENGUARD Certification process, the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) works closely with a scientific partner to develop a specialized certification plan that takes into account each manufacturer’s unique product line, manufacturing process and certification goals.  A GEI marketing specialist initiates immediate collaboration to assist with introduction of certified products into the marketplace.  In addition, a technical account manager provides dedicated customer service throughout the certification process to ensure efficiency and availability for day-to-day concerns. 

Though the exact timeline depends on the complexity of the product, number of manufacturing locations and number of Test Groups, the following timeline provides an approximate outline for the product certification process.

Process		Timeline
Manufacturer Initiates Intent to Certify		One day
Certification Plan Developed - Planning Meeting - Manufacturing Review - Product Evaluations - Test Groups Established		One-four months
Certification Compliance Tests		Two-three weeks
Final Certification Compliance Package Submitted to GEI - Application - Certification Plan - Compliance Path		One week
GREENGUARD Certification Awarded		One week