The aim of the classification is to enhance the development and use of low-emitting building materials
Emission and odour testing provides reliable information of the emission level of building materials.
Various chemicals are emitted from building and interior decoration materials into indoor air. The M1 Emission Classification presents emission requirements for building materials, fixture and furniture used in office and residential buildings so that the classified products support good indoor air quality. M1 Emission Classification for low-emitting building materials is a type I ecolabel according to EN ISO 14024:2018 with restricted scope of indoor emissions. Read more about the M1 Classification in section What is M1?.
Products included in the classification:
- building and decorative materials
- fixtures: kitchen cupboards, worktops, doors
- non-upholstered furniture: tables, chairs, shelves and drawers
- upholstered office chairs
Important dates
Upcoming dates of the classification working group meetings:
March 7, 2023
April 4, 2023
May 10, 2023
June 12, 2023
Submit your application at least four (4) working days prior to the meeting in order to get it on the agenda. Please note that if the application requires additional information, it might be moved to the next meeting. All classification applications must be submitted using the online application form, as processing of applications sent via email or post cannot be guaranteed. Please note that product grouping application processed prior to testing phase does not eliminate the need to submit a classification application after successful testing. Working group’s decisions and classification documents for approved applications will be delivered to the email address given on the application within two (2) weeks of the meeting. For further information about the M1 application process and different types of applications, please see section How to apply for M1 Classification.
Contact information
Katri Leino, Product Manager
+358 400 861 088
m1(at)rakennustieto.fi
Jessica Karhu, Team Manager
+358 40 675 8899
firstname.lastname(at)rakennustieto.fi
News
It is now possible to include an additional voluntary limit value examination as part of the M1 Classification to verify compliance with the indoor air emission criteria of EU taxonomy, BREEAM or SINTEF. For more information, see section Additional voluntary limit value examination for building products on page How to apply for M1 Classification.