Always at the Table

Berkeley Analytical is well-connected with the research community, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and certification and verification bodies. We are always at the table!

ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers)—is a membership association that advances heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration with a keen eye on energy efficiency. In 2009, ASHRAE launched the Standard 189.1—Standard for the Design of High Performance Buildings, which is written in building code language. Berkeley Analytical tests low-emitting products and furniture for compliance with Standard 189.1.

ASTM International—ASTM is one the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, and its technical standards guide design, manufacturing, and global trade. Berkeley Analytical participates in the development and maintenance of ASTM indoor air quality standards through Subcommittee D22.05, currently chaired by Al Hodgson.

ASTRA (The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association)—is a membership association serving the independent toy and children product’s industry.

BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing Association)—is the trade association voice of the commercial furniture industry. It developed the voluntary ANSI/BIFMA standards (M7.1 and X7.1) and operates the level™ certification program for furniture sustainability. Berkeley Analytical is a member and contributed to development of the methods, participated in round-robin reliability tests, and has independently tested hundreds of furniture systems, components, and seating.

CARB (California Air Resources Board)—is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. It’s tasked with protecting public health through, among other activities, the minimization of exposures to toxic air contaminants.

CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools)—is a non-profit organization dedicated to making schools better places to learn. It publishes best practices manuals for States that have adopted CHPS and operates a building rating system for schools. Berkeley Analytical is a member of the CHPS Technical Committee, and tests products in accordance with the CA Standard Method Version 1.1, which is used to show compliance with criteria for the low-emitting materials attribute in CHPS’ Product Registry.

Cradle-to-Cradle™—is a certification program of MBDC for which BkA is an approved VOC emissions testing laboratory.

IAS (International Accreditation Service, Inc.)—accredits testing and calibration laboratories, and conferred ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 accreditation to BkA.

ICC (International Code Council)—develops and maintains the international building code for residential and commercial structures. With partner organizations, it is developing the International Green Construction Code™ (IgCC). Berkeley Analytical is an approved laboratory under the ICC-ES SAVE™ claims verification program.

ISO (International Standards Organization)—is an international network of national standards institutes and publishes standards that have broad market relevance. Berkeley Analytical is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025: 2005, the international standard by which a laboratory’s commitment to quality is evaluated.

ISIAQ (International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate)—is a nonprofit scientific membership organization that supports the creation of healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments. Berkeley Analytical is an active member and has presented at ISIAQ sponsored Indoor Air and Healthy Building conferences.

RFCI (Resilient Floor Covering Institute)—is an industry trade association of North American manufacturers who produce resilient flooring. Berkeley Analytical is an approved testing laboratory for RFCI’s FloorScore® program.

SCS (Scientific Certification Systems)—is a global leader in independent certification of environmental claims. Berkeley Analytical is an approved independent testing laboratory and regularly tests manufacturer’s products for compliance with calCOMPLiant™, FloorScore®, Indoor Advantage™, Indoor Advantage™ Gold, level™ (credit 7.6.1, 7.6.2), and SCS Sustainable Choice™.

TIA (Toy Industry Association™)—is a trade association for producers and importers of toys sold in North America. It developed the Toy Safety Certification Program (TSCP®) in accordance with ANSI rules to help assure compliance with the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Berkeley Analytical conducts phthalate testing in toys and child care articles in accordance with test method CPSC-CH-C1001-09.

UL-Environment—is a subsidiary of UL, and writes, validates, and certifies environmental claims. Berkeley Analytical is an approved independent testing laboratory.

USGBC (United States Green Building Council)—is a non-profit membership association dedicated to a sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGB developed the LEED green building certification program, a market-based tool for advancing sustainability. BkA conducts independent testing of products seeking compliance with LEED criteria for indoor environmental quality.