What is an emission test?
One parameter to measure indoor air is the emission - the release of materials into the environment from a source – for example, a building material. The determination of emissions - VOCs and formaldehyde - is carried out as part of a chamber test (ISO 16000 parts 2, 3, 6, 9 and 11) and (EN 16516).
In Europe, this issue has grown in importance over the past years. This trend will continue, as some European countries have already implemented emissions regulations. Furthermore, in addition to developers and builders, tenants, buyers and owners are increasingly attaching great importance to sustainable solutions during construction. They want to know that low-emission products have been used and that the indoor air quality is safe.
OETI is accredited under ISO 16000 Part 2, 3, 6, 9, and 11, as well as EN 16516. Benefit from our experts' decades of experience in on-site odour testing and indoor air and emission chamber analyses of volatile organic compounds.
We offer VOC testing for products and indoor air and on-site odour testing.
What do we test?
Emission and odour tests for products
- Emission tests according to ISO 16000 series and EN 16516
- Emission tests in accordance with the German AgBB scheme
- EMICODE® tests for flooring installations, adhesives and construction products
- Emission tests for textile floor coverings on the basis of GuT test criteria
- Emission tests on the basis of eco-label criteria (Austrian Ecolabel, Blue Angel, nature plus)
- Emission tests in accordance with the French directive AFSSET/ANSES
- Odour tests of textile flooring based on GuT testing criteria
- Odour tests in accordance with SNV 195 651
- Odour tests based on VDA 270
Indoor air analysis
- Indoor air analysis: formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, gaseous substances like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, nitric oxide, …
- On-site odour test
- Fine dust measurements
If you want to have your indoor air quality tested and certified in accredited procedures, please click here for more info on our CLEANAIR certification, which is based on strict national and international reference values.
What are the advantages of testing emissions with OETI?
- Quality assurance using accredited methods: OETI meets all standard requirements. Regarding emission analysis, OETI is accredited under ISO 16000 Parts 2, 3, 6, 9, and 11, as well as EN 16516. You can be sure that your product meets the requirements for submitting public contracts.
- We offer emission chamber testing with state-of-the-art technical equipment.
- Proven safety for your customers and partners thanks to comprehensive emission tests.
- Boost the confidence of your customers and partners by optimally documenting the safety of your building and furnishing materials.
- Sustainability certifications by building owners and end consumers are being requested more and more often - and the trend is rising.
- Show your commitment to the environment and society to the outside world.
Who are our emission tests suitable for?
- Producers of floor coverings
- Importers of floor coverings
- Retailers in floor coverings
- Property developers
- Builders
OETI is a professional testing laboratory with outstanding expertise in carpet testing. We use this know-how to develop new products and improve the performance of existing products.
We have been working with OETI for over 30 years. The competence of the OETI Vienna staff is decisive for us when it comes to developing and implementing testing concepts aimed at investigating the causes of defects and damage that have occurred.
Complete satisfaction with OETI for over 15 years: we appreciate the extraordinary know-how, the quick, uncomplicated communication with the entire OETI team and the constant willingness to support us in technical matters.
The use of pollutant-free products and building materials is very important, mainly because the issue of allergens is becoming increasingly crucial for the end user. The CLEANAIR indoor air certification provides general contractors with an additional quality check.
For decades, OETI has certified our curtains and upholstery fabrics according to their flame retardancy and other technical properties. We are delighted with the customer orientation and the service speed.
OETI has been very helpful throughout the whole certification process and has supported us at all levels with the various challenges we faced. We can ask them any questions at any time.