Health & Safety

Raw materials :

• No heavy metals, no solvent-based inks, no phtalates and components rated as carcinogenic, no formaldehydes, no PCP
• No substance potentially subject to any REACH restrictions (European Union regulation to prevent any sale of proven harmful raw materials)

Emissions :

• Low VOC emissions : on average more than 70% lower than international standards
• No formaldehyde or carcinogenic emission

Recycling

• 100% recyclable products
• Use of recycled materials into new products
• 100% of recycled materials controlled and REACH compliant

Life Cycle Analysis

• All new Gerflor product ranges are developed using a full life cycle analysis model.
• They have an Environmental Product Declaration.
• Gerflor vinyl floorings qualify for credit under many internationally accredited Green Building Schemes (LEED, BRE, Démarche HQE, and others ...)  

ISO 14001

• All Gerflor industrial sites are ISO 14001 certified.