Reason to celebrate: presentation of certificates for four environmentally friendly products

In the mattresses product group (DE-UZ 119), one product was also certified after the criteria were revised. The German company BeCo, based in Hesse, has had its “Pure strong” comfort foam mattress certified.

We sleep an average of seven hours a day. Only some fabric separates us from the mattress, which is why we are exposed to vapours unhindered. Emissions can manifest themselves in unpleasant odours that can disrupt healthy sleep, and therefore adversely affect well-being. Products labelled with the Blue Angel are particularly low in emissions. The individual materials must not contain any substances that are harmful to health. Flame retardants, per- and polyfluorinated chemicals and biocidal finishes are generally not permitted. Heavy metals or formaldehyde and other pollutants must be tested and comply with strict limits.
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In the product group of stoves for wood, another stove was certified with the Blue Angel when the certificate was presented to xeoos GmbH. 
The Blue Angel for stoves for wood (DE-UZ 212) was introduced in December 2019 to recognise particularly clean stoves and promote innovation in the industry. Because with an automated regulation of the air supply, the wood can burn much more efficiently and cleanly. Catalytic converters and dust separators also ensure that significantly fewer pollutants are blown through the chimney. To be awarded the ecolabel, stoves must comply with a limit of 15 milligrams of dust per cubic metre during testing - the legal limit is currently 40 mg/m3.

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The certificate ceremony for West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero wooden composite boards took place at the BAU 2023 trade fair.

Panel-shaped materials (construction and furnishing panels) for interior construction (DE-UZ 76) are sometimes installed over large indoor areas, which is why the lowest possible emissions from these products are advantageous from an environmental and health perspective. In chipboard and other materials, pollutants can separate from the binding agents and enter the indoor air. This may cause irritation of the mucous membranes in the eyes and nose, and coughing, malaise, headaches and breathing difficulties. Wood-based materials with the Blue Angel are low in emissions. The evaluation of emissions is based on the evaluation scheme (AgBB scheme) developed by the “Committee for the Health Evaluation of Building Products” - a federal and state committee with experts from the environmental and health authorities.

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