EU market access for floor coverings is governed by the harmonised standard EN 14041, covering six essential characteristics including reaction to fire (EN 13501-1), formaldehyde emission (EN 717-1) and slip resistance (EN 13893).
The most common failures come from declaring a fire class that does not match the actual formulation, and from selecting the wrong formaldehyde test method. Start certification only after the formulation is frozen to avoid repeat testing.
FloorScore targets VOC emissions for the US market, requiring an SCS-accredited laboratory using California Section 01350 — typically a 4–6 week process.
