The Sustainable Assessment for Carpet, NSF/ANSI 140, is a multi-attribute standard that evaluates the economic, environmental, and social impacts of commercial carpet and rug products across the entire product life cycle. This standard satisfies conformance with ISO 14024 and ISO 14021 environmental labelling and declaration requirements and with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. It also fosters confidence from manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers that products labeled with the third-party certification mark consistently meet the requirements of the standard. NSF/ANSI 140 encourages manufacturers of carpets and rugs to maximize their impact reductions and enhance environmental achievements.
Manufacturers can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through this third-party certification while also contributing to LEED v4.1 credits as well as meeting EPA ecolabel and GSA procurement requirements.
SCS Global Services is a leading third-party certifier of environmental claims in the green building industry, including carpet and other flooring products. Manufacturers are able to work with the same audit team year over year, which provides continuity and a streamlined approach. SCS also provides marketing support upon certification to help manufacturers promote their product achievements.
NSF/ANSI 140 is applicable to any carpet product. The standard does not apply to the packaging of sustainable carpets or to the adhesive or padding products used in the installation of carpet products.
Qualification for certification under the NSF/ANSI 140 standard for carpet requires conformance with criteria under six categories:
Points earned under each of these categories determine the level of certification earned:
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