Berkeley Analytical Achieves Blue Angel Accreditation

June 17, 2010 – Richmond, CA — Berkeley Analytical is now an accredited US testing laboratory for Blue Angel, Europe’s oldest environmental label. The accreditation—confered by BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing—authorizes Berkeley Analytical to conduct chemical emissions testing for ten Blue Angel environmental labels:

• Low-Emission Wood Products and Wood-Base Products (RAL-UZ 38)
• Low-Emission Floor Covering Adhesives and Other Installation Materials (RAL-UZ 113)
• Low-Emission Upholstered Furniture (RAL-UZ 117)
• Mattresses (RAL-UZ 119)
• Elastic Floor Coverings (RAL-UZ 120)
• Low-Emission Sealants for Interior Use (RAL-UZ 123)
• Low-Emission Textile Floor Coverings (RAL-UZ 128)
• Wooden Toys (RAL-UZ 130)
• Low-Emission Thermal Insulation Material and Suspended Ceilings for Use in Buildings (RAL-UZ 132)
• Low-Emission Upholstery Leathers (RAL-UZ 148) 

“Manufacturers can enhance their market opportunities in Europe with the Blue Angel eco-label, so we’re very pleased to be able to support our customers in extending their reach,” says Raja Tannous, co-founder and laboratory director for Berkeley Analytical. “We not only perform the necessary VOC emission testing, but we can also guide manufacturers through the documentation process.” 

The Blue Angel mark is only awarded to products that exceed legal requirements with respect to their use and emissions of harmful substances. The label printed on the product packaging prominently displays the note “Protects health because low in harmful substances and emissions.” 

Berkeley Analytical earned accreditation by successfully completing a rigorous inter-laboratory VOC emission study involving 38 participants.