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Belgian VOC Emission Regulations for Construction Products and Floor Coverings
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Belgian VOC Regulations
The Belgian VOC Regulation — Royal Decree (Royal Decree C–2014/24239), published on August 18, 2014, specifies emission limit requirements for construction products released into indoor environments.
This regulation became mandatory from January 1, 2015, for products first placed on the Belgian market. Products without relevant emission documentation are not permitted to be placed on the market. The regulation applies to products such as floor coverings, floor leveling compounds, floor adhesives, floor coatings, resin-based flooring compounds and systems, and floor tapes sold in the Belgian market. The regulation prohibits the commercialization or supply of products that do not comply with the requirements. Floor covering products consisting of 100% natural stone, ceramic materials, glass or steel are exempt from this regulation.
Products placed on the market before September 1, 2014 may benefit from a transition period, during which resale is permitted until September 1, 2015.
The Belgian VOC Regulation is based on the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR) (EU) No. 305/2011. It is the third national regulation in Europe concerning emissions from construction products and incorporates principles from the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) as well as the French A+ VOC regulation requirements.
●Belgian VOC testing must be conducted by ISO 17024 accredited testing laboratories according to the new European emission testing method EN 16516. Products must comply with the regulatory requirements after 28 days of VOC emission testing.
●The Belgian VOC Regulation covers a wider range of requirements than the French VOC Regulation. However, Belgian VOC assessment can refer to the measurement principles of DIBt (German Institute for Building Technology) and AgBB (German Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products).
● In addition, existing test results obtained for voluntary labels such as the eco-INSTITUT label or Blue Angel can be evaluated according to Belgian regulatory requirements.
What are VOCs?
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) refers to compounds that exist in a gaseous state under normal environmental temperatures or have high volatility at such temperatures. These compounds can diffuse into the environment and directly or indirectly affect environmental chemical processes. VOCs are among the major pollutants contributing to ozone formation and the greenhouse effect.
Belgian VOC Emission Limit Requirements
The Belgian VOC Regulation specifies requirements for VOC and CMR emissions. These limits apply to total VOC emissions, total SVOC emissions, R-value, and emissions of acetaldehyde, toluene, formaldehyde, as well as Category 1A and 1B CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction) substances.
|
Substance |
Limit after 28 days |
|
TVOC (EN16516) Total Volatile Organic Compounds |
≤1000 µg/m³ |
|
TSVOC Total Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds |
≤100 µg/m³ |
|
Toloule |
≤300 µg/m³ |
|
Formaldehyde |
≤100 µg/m³ |
|
Acetaldehyde |
≤200 µg/m³ |
|
CMR Substances Category 1A and 1B |
≤1 µg/m³ |
|
R Value |
≤1 |
VOC and SVOC:
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) refers to organic compounds with boiling points ranging from 50°C to 260°C.
SVOC (Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds) refers to organic compounds with boiling points typically ranging from 240°C to 400°C.
Compared with VOCs, SVOCs are more difficult to degrade in the environment and remain for longer periods. They can also adsorb onto particulate matter and may be inhaled by humans.
SATISFY provides comprehensive VOC emission testing services, including preliminary assessment, preparation and submission of relevant documents, full testing process support, report interpretation, data analysis and improvement recommendations.
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