The Carpet Cushion Council is the administrator of The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label (GL) program for cushion. Firms wishing to qualify products under the program complete and execute a CRI Green Label Participation Agreement provided by the Carpet Cushion Council and satisfy other pre-enrollment requirements.

Applicants submit product samples for testing of Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) and of three mandatory IVOCs (i.e. Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Formaldehyde, 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH)), measured against prescribed limits after 24-hours under ASTM Method D 5116. Product testing is performed by an independent testing laboratory approved under the program.

Upon successful initial testing, a product label ID number (assigned by CRI) is issued to the applicant. The participant is permitted to use the CRI GL logo on the approved product category in conformity with the CRI label format. The label can be used in product literature, on hang tags and sample backs, etc. Use of the label is not allowed until the product meets the program criterion. All samples are collected using the CRI sample collection protocol and are assessed by the program approved laboratory.

Participants in the program are informed of the results of tests by means of a written report from the Carpet Cushion Council indicating whether the tested sample meets (or exceeds) the program limits. Where indicated, the participant is expected to make process or formulation changes to bring emissions of the approved product category into conformity with program limits. Compliance is demonstrated by testing in accordance with the CRI sample collection protocol as assessed by the program-approved laboratory.

Participation in the CRI Green Label program for cushion can include both members of the Carpet Cushion Council and non-members.

The CRI Green Label program for cushion will be discontinued as of January 1, 2017. Products will be evaluated for participation in the CRI Green Label Plus program for cushion.

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