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RL-009b Formaldehyde
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS » RL-009b Formaldehyde
This exception outlines compliance pathways for formaldehyde-containing products and materials. The General Pathway is available to all formaldehyde-containing products. Project teams using the following specific materials types and/or applications may choose to use an…
RL-004b Proprietary Ingredients
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS » RL-004b Proprietary Ingredients
Due to market realities, manufacturers are allowed to withhold one or more ingredients if they add up to less than or equal to 1% of the product by both weight and volume. The manufacturer must confirm that the proprietary ingredients do not contain any Red List…
RL-008 Market Transformation
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS » RL-008 Market Transformation
A product chemistry, formulation, or component using a Red List ingredient may be used in a product when it replaces one or more Red List ingredients and addresses regrettable substitutions. Manufacturers must provide a detailed analysis to demonstrate they have…
RL-011 Lead (added)
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS » RL-011 Lead (added)
Added lead is allowed in plumbing applications where products demonstrate compliance with the US federal definition of “lead-free” as defined in S. 3874 (111th): Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, effective January 1, 2014. Date added: August 2011 Date…
RL-002b Small Electrical Components
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS » RL-002b Small Electrical Components
It is not necessary to seek ingredients information or ascertain Red List compliance for components meeting the definition of small electrical components as contained in the glossary and further detailed under Small Electrical Components clarifications. Instead, these…
RL-023b PFAS and PVC in Plenum Wire and Cable
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS » RL-023b PFAS and PVC in Plenum Wire and Cable
This exception applies to electrical wires and cables and optical fiber cables that are insulated, jacketed, or both, and that are subject to fire codes NFPA 90A, NFPA 262 or UL 910, and/or proposed for use where applicable building codes require the use of fluorinated…
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions
Summary of Changes » October 2020 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions
October 2020 RL-010 Chromium VI in Plumbing Fixtures Exception RL-010 Chromium VI in Plumbing Fixtures was retired from the Declare program. I10-E8 Door Hardware Exception I10-E8 Door Hardware was retired from the Declare program.
Summary of Changes in Declare 2.0
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Summary of Changes in Declare 2.0
In October 2019, ILFI released Declare 2.0. This latest iteration of the program seeks to push the industry towards a more holistic approach to material health. Declare 2.0 allows manufacturers to report on previously unrecognized impact areas, such as embodied carbon…
Frequently Asked Questions in Declare 2.0
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Frequently Asked Questions in Declare 2.0
Program Changes What will change in Declare 2.0? This latest iteration of the program seeks to push the industry towards a more holistic approach to material health. Declare 2.0 allows manufacturers to report on previously unrecognized impact areas, such as embodied…
HH-005: Product Air Testing in Oceania
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance » I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs » HH-005: Product Air Testing in Oceania
HH-005: Product Air Testing in Oceania Products manufactured in, having a final point of assembly in, and distributed within the Oceania region, defined as Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, may demonstrate compliance with the CDPH…
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q1 2022)
April 2022 Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. RL-002b SMALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Addition of requirement to use Materials and Substances disclosure to clearly identify small electrical…
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q1 2023)
April 2023 RL-023b PFAS and PVC in Plenum Wire and Cable Exception RL-023b PFAS and PVC in Plenum Wire and Cable was added.
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 23)
Summary of Changes » January 2024 Update » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 23)
January 2024 RL-009b Formaldehyde Equivalency between Oceania and US formaldehyde standards was updated.
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 2020)
January 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. RL-009 Formaldehyde EXCEPTIONS Amended Amended Exception clarifies organization and hierarchy of compliance pathways and adds specific…
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 2022)
January 2023 AMENDED RL-002b SMALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Added CE Mark as compliant with RoHS exception.
Small Electrical Components
PROGRAM CLARIFICATIONS » Small Electrical Components
For purposes of Red List compliance, components meeting the definition of a small electrical component may be present in a product without CAS Registry Number reporting through use of exception RL-002b Small Electrical Components. A Small Electrical Component (SEC) is…
I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance » I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs
Product Chamber Testing for Interior Products All building products that have the potential to emit Volatile Organic Compounds and are intended for installation within the building envelope (defined as interior of the wall and roof vapor barrier) must supply a…
LBC Red List Summary Statements
PROGRAM RESOURCES » The Living Building Challenge Red List » LBC Red List Summary Statements
ALKYLPHENOLS AND RELATED COMPOUNDS Alkylphenols are a large family of organic compounds used in a wide variety of products, including cleaning products, beauty products, contraceptives, coatings, fragrances, thermoplastics, carbonless copy paper, and agrochemicals.…
Program Alignment
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Program Alignment
Building Standards and Certifications LEED v4 and v4.1 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization—Material Ingredients, Option 1 & Option 2 Declare has been approved as a compliance pathway for the LEED v4 and v4.1 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization…
Special CASRN Reporting Requirements
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Ingredient Information Reported » Special CASRN Reporting Requirements
Biological Ingredients: Biological ingredients such as wood and agrifiber do not require disclosure of a CASRN unless the ingredient is already registered with Chemical Abstract Services, in which case the number should be reported. Electronic Components: Small…
I-10 Compliance Clarifications
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance » I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs » I-10 Compliance Clarifications
Products Containing Composite or Engineered Wood Composite wood products, or products that contain composite wood, are required to provide additional VOC emissions documentation to an Approved Product Emissions Standard or Conformant Certification to meet the…
The Living Building Challenge Red List
PROGRAM RESOURCES » The Living Building Challenge Red List
The Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List represents the “worst in class” materials, chemicals, and elements known to pose serious risks to human health and the greater ecosystem that are prevalent in the building products industry. The International Living…
Reading the Declare Label
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Reading the Declare Label
Product & Manufacturing Information Product Identifiers Final Assembly Location(s) Life Expectancy Embodied Carbon Data (Optional) End of Life Options The top portion of the label helps consumers confirm they are specifying the product that matches the…
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS
DECLARE PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS
EXCEPTION OVERVIEW Although the aim of Declare and the Living Building Challenge is to move the building industry toward the complete phase-out of all chemicals on the Red List, the Living Building Challenge recognizes that there are current limitations in the…
General Product Information Reported
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » General Product Information Reported
The following identifying product information must be included in each Declare application: Product Name Manufacturers should report the product name(s) or product family name. The product name listed on the Declare label should be easy for specifiers to reference…
Changes to Program Clarifications (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q1 2022)
April 2022 Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. SMALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Addition of topic to provide clarity on citing small electrical components as part of an ingredient transparency disclosure in…
Embodied Carbon (Optional Reporting Field)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Embodied Carbon (Optional Reporting Field)
Embodied carbon reporting in Declare was introduced as a pilot program in 2019 and remains in pilot phase until further announcement. The following guidelines are for review and reference only. For manufacturers interested in learning more and disclosing their embodied…
Recycled Content
PROGRAM CLARIFICATIONS » Recycled Content
Recycled content requires disclosure of all known ingredients in the recycled content feedstock. At minimum, the primary recycled ingredient must be reported. Unknown residuals in recycled content are considered unintentional trace amounts that may be present in the…
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q2 2021)
July 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. PRODUCT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION REPORTED I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs Edit to clarify that…
Approved Product Emissions Standards
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance » I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs » Approved Product Emissions Standards
CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010 is an emissions testing and evaluation standard intended to be applied to any product with the potential to emit VOCs generally used within the envelope of…
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents
Summary of Changes » October 2020 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents
October 2020 EU Chemicals of Concern (optional) Added description of optional screening against two chemicals of concern lists used in European Union production and trade as an opt-in service available to manufacturers.
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q4 2020)
January 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. Summary of Changes in Declare 2.0 Clarification of changes to names of Declaration Status that previously went into effect with the…
Changes to Program Clarifications (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q1 2021)
April 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. New sub-topic: “LBC Red List and Annual Updates” consolidates information previously published in the sections, “I-13 Compliance:…
Exceptions and Declaration Status
PROGRAM CLARIFICATIONS » Exceptions and Declaration Status
The use of one or more Declare Program Exceptions by a manufacturer will impact a product’s Declaration Status and cannot result in a status of “LBC Red List Free”. Additionally, no products that disclose less than 99% of ingredients by weight may…
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q4 2020)
Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. PROGRAM FEES Clarification that fees are expressed in United States Dollars (USD) Clarification of separate fee structure for manufacturers based in Australia or New…
Unintentional Trace Amounts
PROGRAM CLARIFICATIONS » Unintentional Trace Amounts
There are instances when a Red List ingredient is present in a product because it naturally occurs in the product’s raw materials or was unintentionally added through certain manufacturing or reclamation processes. Therefore, as a general rule, products should have…
Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process
All Declare third-party verification claims must be reviewed by an ILFI-approved Verifier. The Verifier must have a current signed agreement with ILFI and be an ILFI Member in good standing. The steps in the process are outlined in the following four…
Systems Furniture
GLOSSARY » Systems Furniture
Systems furniture is defined as a modular furniture system that might include work surfaces, cabinetry, file systems, flexible partitions and office chairs to create or furnish a series of office workspaces. Only those furniture elements that are designed for…
General Product and Manufacturer Information
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process » General Product and Manufacturer Information
The Verifier will review the manufacturer-provided documentation confirming: All ingredients/materials included in the product at 100ppm or greater are represented All required product and manufacturer information has been provided Any additional required testing…
Approved Program and Label Reference
PROGRAM RESOURCES » Approved Program and Label Reference
Manufacturers that have received a Declare label have the right to refer to their products as the following: If your product has been issued a label with a “Declared” Declaration Status: “Product X” is participating in Declare. If your product has been issued…
The Watch List
PROGRAM RESOURCES » The Living Building Challenge Red List » The Watch List
With the release of the Living Building Challenge 4.0, ILFI also introduced the LBC Watch List. The intent of the LBC Watch List is to signal to manufacturers and project teams that ILFI has identified certain chemicals and compound groups for potential inclusion in…
Declare Third-Party Verifier Qualifications and Partnership Agreement
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Declare Third-Party Verifier Qualifications and Partnership Agreement
All Declare third-party Verifiers must meet one of the following criteria: Member of the Living Product Challenge Ecosystem, in good standing Approved Verifier through the Health Product Declaration Collaborative Third-Party Verification program. Both the…
Declare International Partner Program
PARTNERSHIPS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES » Declare International Partner Program
To meet the increasing demands for transparent building materials in international markets, the Institute has partnered with capacity-building organizations to provide outreach and support to international markets. The Declare International Partner Program provides…
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
GLOSSARY » Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
A volatile organic compound (VOC) is any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. As gases, VOCs are emitted into…
Program Fees
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DECLARE LABEL » Program Fees
Declare 2.0 has modified pricing tiers and fees to incentivize scaling. The applicable pricing tier is determined by the number of active labels a company* holds. Manufacturers that are based in New Zealand should reach out to declare.support@living-future.org for…
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE
The demand to understand the health impacts of building products is increasing. Human and environmental health considerations have emerged as crucial factors in material manufacturing and selection. Declare allows manufacturers of ecologically sound products to…
Declare Label Translation Protocol
PARTNERSHIPS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES » Declare Label Translation Protocol
As a supplement to the Declare International Partner Program, the Institute has launched a Declare Label Translation Protocol for manufacturers interested in translating their Declare labels in multiple languages. Manufacturers must adhere to the following…
LBC Imperative and Exception Verification
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process » LBC Imperative and Exception Verification
The Verifier will review and confirm compliance with applicable LBC Imperatives, including Healthy Interior Performance and Responsible Sourcing, which are each referenced separately on the label. I-14 Responsible Sourcing Verification Confirmation of responsible…
Mid-Cycle Update Policy
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DECLARE LABEL » Mid-Cycle Update Policy
Changes to product formulation invalidate the Declare label and require the manufacturer to resubmit documentation and pay a product license fee. To encourage companies to develop nontoxic alternatives, the fee is waived if the change is to remove a Red List…
LBC Red List and Annual Updates
PROGRAM CLARIFICATIONS » LBC Red List and Annual Updates
How Annual LBC Red List Changes Affect Product Manufacturers An LBC Red List annual update is published in January of each calendar year, and becomes effective for all products on the Declare submission platform and Declare database on February 1st. The only CASRNs…
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q4 2020)
January 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. General Product Information Reported INGREDIENT INFORMATION REPORTED Disclosure Threshold Light edits for clarity New Heading…
Changes to Program Resources (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q4 2020)
January 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. New sub-topic: Approved Program and Label Reference. Addition of information regarding claims that can be made by manufacturers that have…
Site-Installed, Wet Applied Products
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Ingredient Information Reported » Site-Installed, Wet Applied Products
VOC Content Reporting All site-installed, wet applied products must report regulatory VOC content in grams per liter. Products that exceed the CARB 2007 Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings or South Coast Air Quality Management District…
Ingredient and Declare Program Exception Verification
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process » Ingredient and Declare Program Exception Verification
The Verifier will coordinate with the manufacturer to collect all applicable supplier data to verify the constituent chemistry of all raw materials within the manufacturer’s products meets the following criteria: CASRNs are provided for all applicable…
EU Chemicals of Concern Screening (Optional)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » EU Chemicals of Concern Screening (Optional)
To support manufacturers that produce and/or import their products into the European Union market, ILFI offers an optional screening service against the EU REACH SVHC Candidate List and the ChemSec SIN List. This screening aligns with Declare’s 100 ppm (.01%)…
Declaration Status Overview
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Program Explanation » Declaration Status Overview
A product’s compliance with the requirements of the Red List Imperative is represented by the product’s Declaration Status. There are three possible Declaration Statuses: “LBC Red List Free” products disclose 100% of product ingredients plus residuals…
Program Overview
ILFI DECLARE MANUFACTURER’S GUIDE » Program Overview
Declare is an ingredients label for building products paired with an online database of healthy materials for building project specifications. It allows manufacturers of ecologically sound products to demonstrate market leadership in the growing movement toward…
April 2021 Updates
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates
The Declare Manufacturer’s Guide is updated quarterly to reflect new Clarifications and Exceptions resulting from Dialogue posts, add clarifying text, tables or graphics, and make other amendments or additions that improve the clarity and content of the Guide.…
The Dialogue
PROGRAM RESOURCES » The Dialogue
The Dialogue is the online forum for requesting precedent-setting clarifications, exceptions, and definitions related to program requirements. Through its responses to those requests, ILFI provides guidance on situations, devised strategies, or innovations that were…
Changes to Program Clarifications (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to Program Clarifications in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Program Resources (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to Program Resources in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Program Clarifications (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Program Clarifications in the April 2023 update.
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to Introduction to Declare in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Introduction to Declare in the April 2023 update.
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q1 2022)
April 2022 No changes were made to Program Requirements and Contents in the April 2022 update.
Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q1 2022)
April 2022 No changes were made to Partnerships and Additional Services in the April 2022 update.
Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to Partnerships and Additional Services in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Partnerships and Additional Services in the April 2023 update.
Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q1 2022)
April 2022 No changes were made to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) in the April 2022 update.
I-13 Compliance: Transparency and Red List Avoidance
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance » I-13 Compliance: Transparency and Red List Avoidance
Red List Compliance Products that receive a status of either “LBC Red List Free” or “LBC Red List Approved” are approved without further documentation for use in the LBC I-13 Red List Imperative. Products that have a declaration status of “Declared”…
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q1 2022)
April 2022 No changes were made to Create and Maintain a Declare Label in the April 2022 update.
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to Create and Maintain a Declare Label in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Changes to Program Requirements and Contents in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Create and Maintain a Declare Label in the April 2023 update.
Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2022)
April 2022 No changes were made to Introduction to ILFI in the April 2022 update.
Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to Introduction to ILFI in the January 2023 update.
Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Introduction to ILFI in the April 2023 update.
Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q1 2022)
April 2022 No changes were made to the ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide section in the April 2022 update.
I-14 Compliance: Wood Containing Products
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance » I-14 Compliance: Wood Containing Products
Wood Sourcing To fully align with the Responsible Sourcing Imperative within the Materials Petal of the Living Building Challenge, all wood containing products are required to confirm compliance with one of the following: FSC Chain of Custody Available…
Unpublishing of Expired Labels
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DECLARE LABEL » Unpublishing of Expired Labels
ILFI sends notifications to manufacturers (to the owner of the product submissions in 3E Exchange (formerly Toxnot)) about the renewal timeline of their label(s) at the following times: 60 days prior to the expiration date 30 days prior to the expiration date On…
Declare Third-Party Verification License Renewal, Fees, and Expiration
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Declare Third-Party Verification License Renewal, Fees, and Expiration
Renew with 3PV designation, no changes to the labeled product or product family (product): If there are no changes to the product that would affect any information disclosed on the Declare label, then the assigned Verifier and manufacturer must both approve the label…
Formal Clarification Requests on Declare Claims
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DECLARE LABEL » Formal Clarification Requests on Declare Claims
When a manufacturer, supplier, consumer or organization feels the reporting requirements of Declare have not been fully met by a manufacturer, or they have formal questions regarding a product or supply chain claim, they may submit a formal request for clarification.…
3E Exchange (formally Toxnot) and Declare
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DECLARE LABEL » 3E Exchange (formally Toxnot) and Declare
Starting in 2018, ILFI partnered with Toxnot, a technology partner with a focus on product transparency and hazards screening. In September 2023, Toxnot formally became 3E Exchange. 3E Exchange operates a data management platform that aligns with the needs of Declare…
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q1 2021)
April 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. READING THE DECLARE LABEL Updated explanatory guide and image to the Declare label and the information communicated through…
Living Building Challenge Compliance
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Living Building Challenge Compliance
In addition to ingredient disclosure and Red List avoidance, the Declare label also evaluates a product according to its compliance with all Imperatives applicable to the selection of building products within the Living Building Challenge 4.0 standard, including I-13…
Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q2 2021)
July 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. DECLARE THIRD-PARTY ASSESSOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Edit to add TrueNorth Collective as approved Declare Third-Party…
Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q1 2021)
April 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. DECLARE THIRD-PARTY ASSESSOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Added list of currently-approved assessors for Declare Third-Party…
Ingredient Information Reported
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS » Product-Specific Information Reported » Ingredient Information Reported
Disclosure Threshold Declare requires the disclosure of all intentionally added ingredients plus residuals at or above 100 ppm (0.01%). Within Declare, disclosure is defined as public disclosure on the label and in the Declare database of the ingredient name,…
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q1 2021)
April 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. PRODUCT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION REPORTED I-13: Transparency and Red List Avoidance Moved Heading “How Annual LBC Red List Changes Affect…
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q1 2021)
April 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. FORMAL CLARIFICATION REQUESTS ON DECLARE CLAIMS Revised the guidelines on clarification requests, which are now reviewed and evaluated…
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q4 2021)
January 2022 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. PROGRAM FEES Edit to add reduced pricing options for Declare portfolios of 50+ labels Edit to clarify the program definition of…
Legal Disclaimers
ILFI DECLARE MANUFACTURER’S GUIDE » Legal Disclaimers
Copyrights and Trademarks Copyright © 2024 by International Living Future Institute™ All rights reserved. No part of this document may be modified, nor elements of this document used out of existing context, without written permission. For information, contact the…
Changes to Program Resources (Q1 2022)
Summary of Changes » April 2022 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q1 2022)
April 2022 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. THE LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE RED LIST Update text to reference 2022 LBC Red List CASRN Guide and latest annual updates to the LBC Red…
Changes to Program Resources (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q1 2021)
April 2021 In addition to the following, corrections made throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. New sub-topic: “The Dialogue” provides guidelines for types of questions that should be submitted to the Dialogue for official…
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV)
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV)
The International Living Future Institute has collaborated with approved program third-party Verifiers to provide manufacturers with the opportunity for third-party verification of Declare label claims. This optional program offers an additional level of confidence and…
Third-Party Verification Overview
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Third-Party Verification Overview
The International Living Future Institute has collaborated with approved third-party Verifiers to provide manufacturers with the opportunity for an independent, objective verification of Declare label claims. This optional program offers an additional level of…
6 Simple Steps to Declare
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DECLARE LABEL » 6 Simple Steps to Declare
Establish ILFI Membership: Go to living-future.org/membership, select “Corporate Membership” and pay the annual corporate membership fee. Connect your ILFI Membership and 3E Exchange (formerly Toxnot) Account: Visit exchange.3eco.com and follow these…
Declare and the Living Building Challenge
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Declare and the Living Building Challenge
The Living Building Challenge acts to rapidly diminish the gap between current limits and end-game positive solutions. It aims to transform how we think about every single act of design and construction as an opportunity to positively impact the greater community of…
Final Documentation Submission and ILFI Review
DECLARE THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION (3PV) » Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process » Final Documentation Submission and ILFI Review
Following the previous three sections of documentation upload and qualification review, the Applicant will complete the following steps to submit the Declare application to ILFI, which then assigns the Verifier as a Partner on the submission. The Verifier should check…
Program Explanation
INTRODUCTION TO DECLARE » Program Explanation
Living Building Challenge Alignment Declare is a voluntary self-disclosure program that aims to transform the building materials industry toward healthier products through ingredient transparency. The Declare label evaluates a product according to its compliance…