All floor coating (care/treatment) products marketed in France are obliged to certify their products with an A+. The aim is to improve indoor air quality and, at the same time, enable consumers to choose environmentaly friendly products.
DiBt
DIBt is a German institute that tests and issues technical approvals for building materials.The aim is to improve the working climate for floor installers whilst ensuring a safe indoor air quality for the final consumer.
Danish Indoor Climate Labelling
Danish Interior Climate Labelling is a voluntary labelling system for products and materials which can document the effect of degassing. Indoor climate labelled materials are a natural component in sustainable construction, where a good indoor air quality contributes to social sustainability.
Anti Slip - R9
DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.
Sports test
European standard which specifies the requirements for sports floors and surfaces for indoor facilities, such as gloss, friction and reflectance.
Fire test
The European Standard EN 13501-1, which measures the reactions of building materials to fire. The reaction is determined by how much a product contributes to a fire and is classified from A to F.
EN 71-3
A European standard test for contamination of harmful substances. This test is especially relevant for worktops, toys and kitchen utensils.
Food contactable
If you wish to avoid a spillover of harmful substances from worksurfaces to food then look for the Glass and fork symbol. The manufacturer has to document that the surface treatment of the product does not release release harmful substances into food products. This is tested by an independent third party who assesses the composition of the product. Look for the symbol!
IBR
Voluntary labelling that ensures the best possible indoor climate as well as minimum of bad odours and other forms of contamination. The product is tested by a third party independent examiner.
Nordic Swan
Nordic Swan is the official ecolabel in Scandinavia. The Nordic Swan label creates sustainable solutions based on life-cycle assessment and an overall desire to reduce the environmental impact from production and consumption of goods. This makes it easy for consumer and professional shoppers to choose the best products and services for the environment.
Anti Slip - R10
DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.
Anti Slip - R11
DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.
Emicode EC1 Plus
Anti Slip - R9
DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.
Sports test
European standard which specifies the requirements for sports floors and surfaces for indoor facilities, such as gloss, friction and reflectance.
FIBA
FIBA Approved Equipment
This approval applies specifically to flooring coatings and maintenance products, certified under contract number M169-2024.
Level 1 Equipment
This designation refers to equipment certified for use in:
FIBA National Team and Club Competitions
Elite-level national and international club and national team competitions
These competitions represent the highest levels of basketball worldwide. National governing bodies may impose additional rules for their own club competitions, but the equipment must still conform to FIBA's Level 1 standards.
Regulatory Guidelines
FIBA National Team and Club Competitions are governed by Book 2 of the FIBA Internal Regulations, which provide detailed rules for FIBA-sanctioned competitions.
All equipment used in these competitions must be FIBA Approved at Level 1. The equipment may display the FIBA Approved Equipment logo and must follow FIBA's guidelines regarding logo usage and references to FIBA approval.
Compliance
To ensure consistency and safety, any flooring coatings and maintenance products used in elite basketball competitions must meet FIBA's strict standards. These standards guarantee high-quality playing surfaces, vital for the performance and safety of athletes at top-level competitions.