Assure Certified® for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring to Include New Performance Attribute to Certification Requirements
Robust multi-attribute certification standard delivers confidence for consumers
SCS Global Services (SCS) and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) announce the inclusion of a new testing requirement for Assure Certified® certification under the updated SCS-111 version 2.0 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring. The newly added requirement is testing to ASTM F3781 – Standard Test Method for Measurement of the Fracture Resistance of a Modular Resilient Flooring’s Profiled Edge(s) to an Applied Vertical Force. Testing must be completed by an independent laboratory.
This additional performance criteria, based on an objective test method, provides customers with an added level of confidence in product performance. It further strengthens an already strong and meaningful multi-attribute certification for Rigid Core Resilient flooring that also includes evaluating indoor air quality, rigorous performance testing for composition, size tolerance, product thickness, wear-layer thickness, as well as testing for heavy metals and ortho-phthalates content.
The Standard and associated certification label (Assure Certified®) were first introduced by SCS Global Services for the RFCI in January of 2020. SCS-111 builds upon the well-established FloorScore® program by incorporating additional performance criteria.
“Assure Certified, underpinned by the SCS-111 version 2.0 standard provides customers heightened confidence in key elements of Rigid Core Resilient flooring products, supporting the growth of this rapidly expanding market,” states Victoria Norman, Executive Director, SCS Standards and Assurance Systems.
“The addition of this new testing method further improves the robust nature of Assure Certified,” states Bill Blackstock, President and CEO of RFCI. “Simply put, this multi-attribute certification, which includes on-site audits of the manufacturing facilities, delivers meaningful perspective on a number of fronts to consumers of Rigid Core Resilient flooring.”
To download a copy of the standard, please visit the SCS Standards Website: Certification Standard for Rigid Core Vinyl Flooring | SCS Standards
For Assure Certified Certification Services, please visit the SCS Global Services Website: ASSURE CERTIFIED™ | SCS Global Services
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating over 40 years in business, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. For more information, visit www.SCSGlobalServices.com.
About RFCI
The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), based in LaGrange, GA, is the resilient flooring industry’s association that provides support for a network of global resilient flooring manufacturers and companies in the supply chain. The mission of RFCI is to enhance the long-term growth and well-being of the North American resilient floor covering industry. RFCI’s goals include embracing key strategic industry issues, engaging federal and state government agencies in policy discussions, developing meaningful certification programs that are valued by all parties, contributing to technical considerations, and promoting the resilient flooring category. www.rfci.com.