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Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q4 2021)
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January 2022 No changes.
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q4 2021)
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January 2022 No changes.
Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2022)
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April 2022 No changes were made to Introduction to ILFI in the April 2022 update.
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q1 2022)
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April 2022 Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. PROGRAM ALIGNMENT Update text of Enterprise Green Communities Criteria to reference Declare database filter to find compliant products
Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q1 2021)
April 2021 No changes.
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…
Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Introduction to ILFI (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Introduction to Declare (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
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 Introduction to ILFI (Q4 2020)
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No changes.
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 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 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 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.
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…
INTRODUCTION TO ILFI
INTRODUCTION TO ILFI
The International Living Future Institute is an inspiring hub for visionary programs. Our mission is to lead and support the transformation toward communities that are socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. Composed of leading green building…
Changes to the Introduction
Summary of Changes » October 2020 Updates » Changes to the Introduction
October 2020 Program Alignment Added headings to categorize different types of program alignment Added alignment to Enterprise Green Communities Criteria (2020) Added alignment to European Union Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and the SIN (Substitute It…
Changes to Glossary (Q4 2021)
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January 2022 No changes.
Changes to Glossary (Q1 2022)
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April 2022 Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. SMALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Edit to definition to clarify what constitutes a small electrical component for the purposes of the Declare…
Changes to Glossary (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Glossary (Q4 2020)
Corrections made as needed throughout for grammar, punctuation, nomenclature, typos, and links. New sub-topic: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Addition of ILFI definition of VOCs.
Changes to Glossary (Q1 2021)
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April 2021 No changes.
Changes to Glossary (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Glossary (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
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.
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…
Changes to Glossary (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Glossary (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to the Glossary during the January 2023 update.
Changes to Glossary (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Glossary (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to the Glossary during the Q1 2023 update.
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…
Changes to Program Clarifications (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
Changes to Program Resources (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
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 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…
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…
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:…
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…
Changes to Program Clarifications (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
Changes to Program Resources (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
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 Program Clarifications (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Program Clarifications (Q4 2020)
No changes.
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 Program Resources (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Program Resources (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Program Resources during the Q1 2023 update.
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
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 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q1 2021)
April 2021 No changes.
Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Declare Program Exceptions (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
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.
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 Program Requirements and Contents (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
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 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 Partnerships and Additional Services (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q1 2021)
April 2021 No changes.
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…
Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q4 2020)
No changes.
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 Partnerships and Additional Services (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Partnerships and Additional Services (Q4 2020)
No changes.
Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Program Requirements and Contents (Q4 2022)
January 2023 PRODUCT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION REPORTED I-10 Compliance: Interior Products with the Potential to Emit VOCs Conformant Certifications That Use CDPH as a Testing Standard MAS Certified Green was added to the list of CDPH-conformant…
Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (Q4 2022)
January 2023 Assessment Requirements and Documentation Collection Process Ingredient And Declare Program Exception Verification Added acceptable documentation for CE Mark or RoHS.
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 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 Declare Third Party Verification (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to Declare Third Party Verification during the April 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 (Q4 23)
Summary of Changes » January 2024 Update » Changes to Declare Third-Party Verification (Q4 23)
January 2024 THROUGHOUT Corrected “assessor” to “Verifier” throughout the section DECLARE THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION LICENSE FEES Title changed to Declare Third-Party Verification License Renewal, Fees, and Expiration Previous content…
Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
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.
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…
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) (Q4 2020)
Summary of Changes » January 2021 Updates » Changes to Declare Third Party Verification (3PV) (Q4 2020)
No changes.
Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q4 2021)
Summary of Changes » January 2022 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q4 2021)
January 2022 No changes.
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…
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.
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 ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q1 2021)
Summary of Changes » April 2021 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q1 2021)
April 2021 No changes.
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 ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q2 2021)
Summary of Changes » July 2021 Updates » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (Q2 2021)
July 2021 No changes.
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…
Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q4 2022)
Summary of Changes » January 2023 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q4 2022)
January 2023 No changes were made to the ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide section during the January 2023 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 Create and Maintain a Declare Label (June 2023)
Summary of Changes » June 2023 Update » Changes to Create and Maintain a Declare Label (June 2023)
June 2023 6 SIMPLE STEPS TO DECLARE This section was updated to reflect the Rush policy and clarify the process.
Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q1 2023)
Summary of Changes » April 2023 Updates » Changes to ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide (Q1 2023)
April 2023 No changes were made to the ILFI Declare Manufacturer’s Guide section during the April 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.
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.…
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%)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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-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…
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…